With Italy waiting for England if they reach the semi-finals of Euro 2025, BBC Sport looks at how the Azzurre could threaten the Lionesses' quest to retain their title.

Another hero from Euro 2022, Millie Bright has been a key player for England since 2017 and was named captain for the last World Cup with Leah Williamson out injured. The Chelsea skipper lead her club to a domestic treble this season but pulled out of the last Lionesses squad because of burnout.

As the knockout stages arrive, England have shown their adaptability to recover from the opening defeat to France. But a quarter-final against a dangerous Sweden side may bring another tweak

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."

ZURICH (Reuters) -Sweden captain Kosovare Asllani said her team do not fear England but instead have a healthy respect for the European champions ahead of their Euro 2025 quarter-final showdown on Thursday.

She reflected on triumphs past, hope of glory in the future but also the size of the task facing England right now. The teams have played each other twice since, both matches ending in draws with Sweden the unluckier.

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