England Reaches Euro 2025 Semi-Finals After Penalty Win Over Sweden

England's goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, who overcame a childhood eye condition affecting her depth perception, played a pivotal role in their dramatic Euro 2025 quarter-final victory over Sweden, saving two penalties despite sustaining a bloody nose during the match. After England fell 2-0 behind, substitutes Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang sparked a remarkable comeback, with Bronze scoring the winning penalty in a shootout that saw England maintain their perfect record of progressing from all four quarter-finals at the Euros. Hampton, who replaced the retired Mary Earps as England's first-choice keeper, credited the team's resilience and fan support for the turnaround, emphasizing their determination not to go home early. England has now reached the Euro semi-finals for the third consecutive tournament and won all three penalty shootouts under coach Sarina Wiegman. The substitutes' timely goals continue to be crucial in knockout games, with Agyemang's impact highlighted by Bronze as key to changing the game's dynamic. Hampton celebrated the team's commitment and said the victory showed "proper England is back," reflecting their grit and unity on the pitch.