England vs Switzerland LIVE: Latest updates as Lionesses take on Euro 2025 hosts at Bramall Lane – UK Times

6 mins: Sydney Schertenleib receives her first touches of the ball in midfield and is immediately brought down inside her own half. Switzerland play the free kick qucikly and sweep down the right wing before sending in a fine cross.

Grace Clinton tracks back perfectly for England and wins the interception before completing a clearance out of her own box.

3 mins: When Switzerland turn the ball over England’s press is very strong and sharp forcing Noelle Maritz to misplace a pass straight out of play.

The Lionesses recover possession and look to take control again.

Aggie Beever-Jones gets the ball rolling in Sheffield as England’s fresh line up look to impress Sarina Wiegman tonight.

They work the ball around the back line before coming forward through Millie Bright on the left side. There’s no urgency from the Lionesses as they attempt to draw Switzerland out of a low block.

Keira Walsh (49 currently) could become the fourth player to make 50 appearances for England under manager Sarina Wiegman after Lauren Hemp (53), Georgia Stanway (53) and Ella Toone (51).

The players make their way out onto the pitch at Bramall Lane. Qualification for the Euros next summer is secured now it’s all about preparing for the tournament.

The national anthems are played and kick off is up next…

In their goalless draw with the USA on Saturday, England recorded their fewest shots (4) and expected goals figure (0.07) in any of their 56 games under manager Sarina Wiegman.

But, England have recorded two clean sheets in their last four games (vs. Sweden & USA), as many shutouts as they managed across their previous 10 matches across all competitions.

Switzerland lost 0-6 to Germany last time out, their heaviest defeat in friendly since a 0-7 defeat to the Germans in June 2022 – back then, the Swiss lost their following game after that loss, 0-4 to England.

England have won just six of their 11 games in all competitions in 2024 (drew three, lost two).

It gives them their worst win-rate (54.5%) in a calendar year when they’ve played 10+ games since 2007 (50% – Played 14, won seven, drew four, lost three).

“That’s the best way a team needs to be,” said Jess Park when asked how it feels to be competing for places in the line-up. She added: “If there’s no competition, it’s not going to bring out the best in you and I think that’s the important thing.

“It’s nice to be around a lot of the younger girls that I know as well and that I’ve grown up with and played with before. That’s really nice to have them in and around camp. They kind of look to me to help them out now as well, so that’s really nice.”

Jess Park spoke about what it feels like to be brought into the national team and playing regularly for the Lionesses. She said: “I’ve learnt a lot from playing at club level and obviously, I’ve had a lot more experiences now internationally.

“I feel like I’m getting there. I’m really getting comfortable in the environment with my team-mates and coming onto the pitch and being on the pitch. I feel like it’s really progressing.

“Sustaining the attacks for a bit longer and creating them really clear-cut chances will be a really massive part in our development. I think that’s something we need to focus on.”