England's EURO 2025 defence is already hanging by a thread after trailing Sweden by two first-half goals and the omens don't inspire confidence for a comeback. Sarina Wiegman's side fell behind with

England aiming to reach sixth successive semi-final at major tournament.

In all, 10 of the 23-player squad from Euro 2022 are not in Switzerland, five of whom have retired, namely Earps, Kirby, Jill Scott, Ellen White and Rachel Daly. Bright, Demi Stokes, Nikita Parris, Bethany England and Ellie Roebuck are the others to miss out, while long-time captain Steph Houghton retired last year.

Lucy Bronze is adamant the "proper England" mantra within the team underlines how this is a group that can find a way to win a match "by any means possible."

England have made the fewest changes to their starting line-up between games out of the eight teams through to the quarter-finals

England star Leah Williamson said the day they won Euro 2022 was as happy as she's ever been, but the competitive spirit in the group means England are desperate for further success as they prepare for their Euro 2025 quarterfinal with Sweden Thursday.