England Women held 1-1 by Sweden | OneFootball

Grace Clinton of England is tackled by Julia Zigotti Olme of Sweden. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

England drew 1-1 with Sweden in front of over 63,000 at Wembley, to start their UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Qualifying campaign.

Fridolina Rolfo fired narrowly wide of Mary Earps far post, shortly before England took the lead when Alessia Russo stooped to head home a Lauren James cross.

Rolfo headed Sweden level at the far post from a cross by Rosa Kafaji, who had only just come off the bench.

The visitors might have added a quick second with Stina Blackstenius through on goal but she slipped her shot wide.

Fridolina Rolfo (18 Sweden) shoots under pressure from Lotte Wubben-Moy (5 England). (Alexander Canillas / SPP)

Lauren Hemp was denied by the legs of keeper Jennifer Falk as well as Magdalena Eriksson on the line from the follow up

Falk also turned a Beth Mead effort behind in the closing minutes, as England had to settle for a home point.

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