Defending champion England has staged a remarkable late recovery from two goals down to take its quarterfinal against Sweden to extra time at the Women’s European Championship.

Sweden vs England LIVE!Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses will continue their Euros title defence tonight as they meet Sweden in Zurich. England wobbled in their first group stage game, slow to start as they fell to a surprise defeat at the hands of France,

It was a thrilling climax to a game in which England teetered on the brink of elimination, only to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

In a pulsating quarter‑final at the Women’s EURO, England pulled off a comeback for the ages, overturning a 2‑0 deficit to defeat Sweden via penalties and book a semi‑final clash with Italy.

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.

She reflected on triumphs past, hope of glory in the future but also the size of the task facing England right now. The teams have played each other twice since, both matches ending in draws with Sweden the unluckier.