England's journey towards Euro 2025 got off to a challenging start as they faced a disciplined Sweden side in a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium. The match saw Alessia Russo scoring for England in the first half, only to be equalized by Fridolina Rolfö for Sweden in the second half.
The draw highlighted the tough competition in the qualification group, which includes powerhouse teams like France and the Republic of Ireland alongside Sweden. England's head coach, Sarina Wiegman, acknowledged the difficulty of the group but expressed disappointment at not securing a win.
