Women's football Williamson wary of threat posed by 'strong' Sweden

CAPTAIN Leah Williamson says England won't downplay the danger posed by Sweden after booking a Euro 2025 quarterfinal with the Scandinavians in Switzerland.

- Rachel STEINBERG

Defending champions England beat Wales 6-1 on Sunday night in St Gallen to claim their place in the last eight, qualifying as Group D runners-up behind France, which means they will face the Swedes in Zurich tomorrow night.

Some have suggested the Lionesses have come out on the more favourable side of the draw - now guaranteed to avoid World Cup holders Spain until a potential final - but Williamson disagrees with that mentality.

“Sweden are a fantastic team,” she said. “They're relentless in the way they go about their game.