England destroy former Champions Sweden to book WEURO final place
Alessia Russo scored a stunning goal as England destroyed former champions Sweden to book the WEURO final spot in front of a record WEURO attendance.
A second-half masterclass saw the Three Lionesses beat former champions Sweden 4-0 at Bramall Lane, Sheffield.
Four goals from four different scorers gave the hosts a deserved place in the WEURO2022 final in front of a record crowd in Sheffield.
Lucy Bronze provided the assist for the first goal scored by the brilliant Beth Mead to put England 1-0 up at the break.
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Mead returned the favor three minutes into the second half when she assisted Bronze who headed in a second to double the lead for the Lionesses.
After the hour mark, a sensational effort from Alessia Russo added a third for England to put the game well beyond Sweden.
Fran Kirby completed the incredible display with a cheeky finish 13 minutes from time to seal a comfortable and convincing victory for the home side.
England are looking to go one step further than in 2009 when they finished as runners-up.
A record crowd sees England reach their first final in 13 years
Bramall Lane in Sheffield was packed as a record crowd watched home team England put four goals past a helpless Swedish team.
The match between the two semi-finalists became the most watched UEFA Women’s EURO semi-final in history.
A remarkable 28,624 people were at the Lane to see England breeze past Sweden to move one step closer to their first ever WEURO crown.
England will be delighted to have come out on top when it mattered most, with victory their fourth over Sweden in 26 meetings
With Sweden out of the way now, the Three Lionesses will face either Germany or France in what is expected to be a sell-out Wembley Stadium for the final on Sunday.