Women's Euro 2025

Alessia Russo produced a creative masterclass in matchday two as she laid on three goals in England’s 4-0 thrashing of the Netherlands, and her confidence will have been given a massive boost after she got her first goal of the tournament against Wales.

The 26-year-old scored 12 goals in 21 Women’s Super League appearances for Arsenal last season, and she scored against Sweden back in May 2024. She can build on her good form on Thursday.

Sweden captain Kosovare Asllani has been at the heart of everything Sweden have done going forward this tournament, and she will be a major threat to the Lionesses on Thursday.

Asllani, who topped the assist charts as she helped London City Lionesses to promotion from the Women’s Championship last season, assisted in all three of Sweden’s group games, as well as finding the net against Poland.

Stina Blackstenius’ 17 shots this tournament is more than any other Euro 2025 player, with this total including an incredible nine attempts on goal against Poland in matchday two.

The Arsenal striker has had at least three shots in all three outings so far, hitting the target five times and scoring in her last two appearances.

Only Spain (30) have been awarded more corners than Sweden (21) in Euro 2025, with Thursday’s underdogs having at least six corners in all three of their group games.

England are likely to be more competitive than any of their previous opponents, but the Lionesses did allow the Netherlands five corners in their 4-0 win over them in matchday two.