Defending champs back in EURO final
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England target their second consecutive trip to the Women's Euro final, while Italy aim to reach the final for the first time since 1997
England are through to the 2025 European Championship final after beating Italy 2-1 in a dramatic semi-final showdown. The Lionesses fell behind in the first half as Barbara Bonansea ended a well-worked goal by firing high past goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and into the roof of the net.
The UEFA Women's Euro 2025 has four teams remaining, and two of them are England and Italy. Italy defeated Norway 2-1 after a last-minute winner scored by Cristiana Girelli, who scored both goals for the Italians.
After barely surviving against Sweden, England head into the Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy as overwhelming favourites.
Lucy Bronze has said England have "nothing to prove" after reaching the Euro 2025 final and thinks opposition defenders are "petrified" of Michelle Agyemang.
By Philip O'Connor GENEVA (Reuters) -Italy were within touching distance of a first Women's Euro final since 1997 until a stunning England comeback derailed their dream, but the Italians can look forward to a bright future as they reap the benefits of a more professional approach.
England fall behind after Barbara Bonansea opens the scoring for Italy on 33 minutes in the semi-final of Euro 2025.
England's super-subs saved the day with minutes to go against Italy as the Lionesses snuck into the Euro 2025 final.