Sweden embraces its underdog status at the Women's European Championship but could change perceptions if it defeats England in Thursday's quarterfinal in Zurich.

England defender Lucy Bronze says they can win "by any means possible" before quarter-final against Sweden Sarina Wiegman adds they are "in a good place" and "ready to go" Sweden captain Kosovare Asllani says they "respect England" and she does "not dwell" on 4-0 semi-final defeat at Euro 2022 Sweden boss Peter Gerhardsson says both teams are better than in 2022 and they have "belief they can win" Match is live on BBC One & iPlayer and BBC Radio 5 Live at 20:00 BST on Thursday Neil Johnston,

Sarina Wiegman called for a ‘proper England ’ performance as the Lionesses prepare to face Sweden in the quarter-finals of 2025. The defending champions got their tournament off to a poor start in Switzerland when they were beaten by France, but responded amid significant pressure to thrash the Netherlands 4-0.