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.

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Italy vs. England PREVIEW - Attacking Third

Italy are back in the knockout rounds of the Women's European Championship for the first time in 12 years, and midfielder Manuela Giugliano chalked it up to an energy in the team that she had not felt before.

The European Union has already prepared a list of tariffs worth 21 billion euros ($24.52 billion) on U.S. goods if the two sides fail to reach a trade deal, Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said in a newspaper interview on Monday.

Tournament favorite Spain has swept through Group B with a third straight win at the Women’s European Championship in Bern.

The Lionesses were lucky to go into the break only 2-0 down, with Sweden having the better chances and scoring through Kosovare Asllani and Stina Blackstenius. In the second half, England had an early chance when Lauren James made her way down the wing and delivered a precision cross to the darting Lauren Hemp,