Summary

  • England into first major women's tournament final since 2009

  • Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze put Lionesses 2-0 up

  • Sub Alessia Russo backheeled in superb third and Fran Kirby added fourth

  • England will play Germany or France in Sunday's final at Wembley

  • Get involved with #bbcfootball

  1. Russo learning from Whitepublished at 22:40 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    Alex Scott
    Former England and Arsenal defender on BBC One

    What she’ll see with Ellen White is working hard and closing down and that allows Russo to come on and the space has opened up for her. Ellen won’t have that impact coming on. She can’t come on and run in behind and do those cheeky things.

  2. Postpublished at 22:36 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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  3. 'I'm missing this song...'published at 22:34 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    England

    England scorer Beth Mead, speaking on BBC One (but clearly wanting to enjoy the party instead!): "I think when the full-time whistle went we didn’t know what to do. Unbelievable atmosphere. I enjoyed it. I’m really missing this song, I want to get involved."

  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 22:32 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

    #bbcfootball

    Alan Guest: Que sera, sera, whatever will be will be. We’re going to Wembley! Que sera, sera!

    Adam: How good is that? These girls are unstoppable. I don't fear France or Germany, I just have absolute confidence in this team. Brilliant

    Colin Reardon: Millie Bright is a rock!

  5. 'This is phenomenal'published at 22:30 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    Stephen Warnock
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live at Bramall Lane

    This is how you bring the women's game to the forefront. It's not just women and young girls. It's men and young boys in the crowd celebrating. This is phenomenal. This is how you build the women's game.

    .Image source, Reuters
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  7. 'This is going to be the norm'published at 22:23 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    Karen Bardsley
    Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I don't think people realise the impact this is going to have on the women's game in this country.

    In five or 10 years time this is going to become the norm.

  8. 'This will inspire a lot of people'published at 22:19 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    Ian Wright
    Former England striker on BBC One

    Sweden didn’t take advantage of their chances. England’s goal settled them down. Scoring early in the second half felt like there was no way back. I’m delighted.

    I feel they needed to take those chances. We were on the back foot. We rode our luck. We romped away with it because we have quality and a great manager.

    Mille Bright has been brilliant in every game.

    Lessi, not Messi, for what she [Russo] has done when she comes on. I don’t know what she has to do to start a game.

    Whatever happens in the final, if the girls aren't allowed to play football in PE like the boys what are we doing? This will inspire a lot of people. If there’s no legacy after this what are we doing.

  9. 'Someone pinch me'published at 22:14 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    Alex Scott
    Former England and Arsenal defender on BBC One

    Is this real? Someone pinch me. England were frustrated in the opener, they blew away Norway, they were on the ropes against Spain and today England found a way back into the game and brushed Sweden aside.

    We’re off to Wembley. Come on. Every single game you’ve had different players step up. People questioned Rachel Daly, a big performance. Leah Williamson and Millie Bright were rock solid. Great performances from different individuals every game.

    The amount of investment that has gone into the women’s game. This team to get to Wembley is special, they deserve every accolade.

  10. 'Incredibly proud'published at 22:12 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    England

    England boss Sarina Wiegman to BBC Sport: "I think they have shown a couple of time they are very resilient. We didn’t start well, we had a hard time. We found a way. The players in the game found a way to get out of their pressure. I’m so incredibly proud of them."

  11. 'What a night'published at 22:10 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    Izzy Christiansen
    England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live at Bramall Lane

    England have played at such a high level individually. Every player has produced a 7 or 8 out of 10 performance. This is so, so special what they are achieving right now. What a night.

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  12. Postpublished at 22:09 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    Oh, you want to see Fran Kirby's goal again? The one that sealed England's 4-0 semi-final win? Ah, go on then...

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 22:06 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

    #bbcfootball

    Mark Burt: This is a new England. They don’t take a step back, they don’t consolidate, they don’t ease off. These are the lionesses, hear them roar!!!

    Scott Walker: Oh my days. Lionesses you have been exceptional tonight... again. Cannot wait to watch you on Sunday... IN THE FINAL!!!

  14. Party, party, partypublished at 22:06 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    It's getting lively down the road from Bramall Lane at Devonshire Green, Sheffield. They are having the time of their lives.

    .Image source, PA Media
  15. Postpublished at 22:02 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    Let's be honest, this is the goal you all really want to see again.

    Here is Alessia Russo just casually back-heeling in. After coming on as a sub. In a Euros semi-final...

  16. Postpublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    It was Lucy Bronze's header, in a key moment just after half-time, that solidified England's grip on this semi-final.

    Here it is again...

  17. Postpublished at 21:58 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    Stephen Warnock
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live at Bramall Lane

    What does Lauren Hemp eat? Her energy levels are incredible. Wow.

  18. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

    #bbcfootball

    Warren Pilkington: What a performance from the Lionesses tonight. To beat world ranked number two Sweden 4-0 was impressive. Superb.

    Mark Burt: That’s how you win a semi final! Thank you England for putting a smile on the nation’s face.

    Sam Roberts: Absolutely fabulous performance from Lionesses. Onto Wembley to make history

  19. Postpublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    Before the game, Peter Gerhardsson admitted his side were underdogs. But that was surely mind games. He can't have expected his excellent side taking such a pasting. He's on the pitch now with his team, ashen faced.

    He's not the first international manager looking like that this tournament after facing England. Let's hope he is not the last.

  20. Postpublished at 21:51 British Summer Time 26 July 2022

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    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    England have only ever beaten Sweden three times before. What England have done in this second half is control a game and put a world-class team on the back foot. The game management has been excellent, the individual performances have been excellent.

    This second half in particular has been sublime.