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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jim Waterson Media editor

England’s Euro 2022 win over Sweden draws peak TV audience of 9.3 million

Alessia Russo celebrates
Alessia Russo celebrates scoring England’s third goal with a back-heel. Photograph: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

England’s Euro 2022 semi-final triumph over Sweden attracted a peak audience of 9.3 million viewers on BBC One, making it among the most-watched television broadcasts of the year.

The figures do not include the many viewers who will have watched using the BBC’s online streams, or in public spaces such as pubs or fanzones. The audience were rewarded with a comprehensive 4-0 victory at Bramall Lane, featuring Alessia Russo back-heeling the ball into Sweden’s goal.

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