England's defence of their European title began disappointingly with a draw against Sweden. Despite taking the lead through Russo, defensive lapses allowed Sweden to equalize, emphasizing the need for improvement in upcoming qualifiers.
The match exposed England's struggles in controlling possession and defending against counter-attacks, leading to missed opportunities and a lack of creativity. Qualification for the Euros remains challenging, requiring better performances in a tough group.
This game highlighted England's need to capitalize on home advantage in a challenging qualifying group. The team's performance was lackluster compared to their dominant display in the previous Euro 2022 semi-final against Sweden.
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