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Football Weekly WFW: England victorious after shootout chaos and Italy stun Norway – Football Weekly
Jul 18, 2025
Tom Garry, a Guardian writer focused on women's football, joins Jonathan Liew, a journalist covering England's Euro semi-finals, and Marva Kreel, a commentator for women's football. They discuss England's nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Sweden, sharing the emotional highs and lows of the match. The trio highlights standout performances, especially Chloe Kelly's bravery. They also reflect on the evolving challenges in women's football, including Italy's return to the semifinals and Norway's struggles, setting the stage for an exciting clash against Italy.
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England's Resilience Shines Bright
- England showed poor performance for the first hour but demonstrated incredible resilience to come back and win.
- Their ability to refuse giving in is a defining trait of the team's decade-long success in major tournaments.
The Power of Self-Belief
- England's self-belief sets them apart even when fundamentals falter.
- This mentality creates pressure on opponents and fuels their comeback nature in tight matches.
Penalty Shootout Chaos
- Chloe Kelly admitted she was bursting for a wee during her penalty kick, explaining a quirky hopping run-up.
- The chaotic shootout saw multiple missed penalties under immense pressure and fatigue.