Lionesses are pride of the nation with Euros final just a match away

Players take time out to relive the drama of thrilling penalty shootout victory, but Italy await on Tuesday

- Jessy Parker Humphreys

High in the hills above Zurich, at England's luxurious base camp of the Dolder Grand hotel, Esme Morgan is only just coming to terms with what happened on Thursday night.

England recovered from 2-0 down to beat Sweden on penalties, thanks in part to the heroics of goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, and reach the semifinals of the Women's European Championships, in a match where the Lionesses looked certain to go out at numerous points.

"Sleep is still a little hard to come by," said the 24-year-old defender. "I'm still so excited by all the chaos and drama. It was a really fun evening in the end, although a bit stressful at the time."