England vs Sweden LIVE: Lionesses result and final score from Euro 2025 qualifier at Wembley

England 1-1 Sweden: Fridolina Rolfo’s header cancelled out Alessia Russo’s opening goal as the Lionesses were held at Wembley

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England were held to a draw by Sweden in their opening game of the Euro 2025 qualifiers as the Lionesses began the defence of their European crown with a point at Wembley.

Alessia Russo’s opening goal, set up by wonderful play from Lauren James, was cancelled out in the second half by Fridolina Rolfo’s back-post header.

Both sides had chances to win the match, with Stina Blackstenius missing a one-on-one for the visitors before Lauren Hemp had an effort cleared off the line.

It means the Lionesses face an uphill battle to claim one of two automatic qualifying spots for next summer’s Euros. After a change to the qualifying format, the Lionesses will take on France, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland in Group A3.

England vs Sweden LIVE: Latest Euro 2025 qualifier updates

• FULL TIME! Sweden grab draw at Wembley thanks to Rolfo’s header
• 88’ OFF THE LINE! Hemp denied by Eriksson as Sweden hold on for point (ENG 1-1 SWE)
• 64’ GOAL! Sweden stun Lionesses as Fridolina Rolfo heads in at the back post (ENG 1-1 SWE)
• HT! England lead at the break thanks to Russo’s header while Sweden carry threat (ENG 1-0 SWE)
• 24’ GOAL! Lauren James magic sets up Alessia Russo to head opening goal (ENG 1-0 SWE)
• England team news: Lionesses captain Leah Williamson on bench

[5 April 2024 15:59 · Sonia Twigg]

England vs Sweden

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the Lionesses’ first Euro 2025 qualifier against Sweden.

Stay tuned for all the build up and news from the game in the live blog.