Leah Williamson, England's captain, expressed the need for greater respect towards Sweden's track record in women's football, noting their consistent progress in major tournaments since 1995. Sweden has repeatedly reached the semi-finals of recent Euros and performed well in the World Cups and Olympics. Williamson described Sweden as relentless and a formidable opponent, emphasizing their ability to secure medals. England, on the other hand, demonstrated attacking prowess in their recent games, winning decisively despite early challenges in the tournament. Both teams are preparing for a highly anticipated Euro 2025 quarter-final match in Zurich.
Leah Williamson emphasized that Sweden deserves more respect due to their remarkable history, stating they have reached the knockout stages of every Women's European Championship since 1995.
Williamson pointed out that Sweden's success often goes unnoticed, mentioning, 'they always show up and they always seem to pose a threat to most teams, and normally come out with a medal or [be] a semi-final team.'
Despite their initial loss to France, England bounced back impressively in the group stage, scoring 10 goals in their last two matches, showcasing a fantastic display of attacking football.
Beth Mead highlighted the unique threat posed by Sweden, stating, 'We have played a lot in the past and hopefully we can nullify what they're very good at and bring our strengths into the game.'
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