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Wiegman ‘relieved’ as England secure Euro 2025 qualification
Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo (left) and England's Leah Williamson in action during the Uefa women's Euro 2025 qualifying match between at Gamla Ullevi in Gothenburg, Sweden, July 16, 2024
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ENGLAND boss Sarina Wiegman admitted her relief after her side secured qualification for Euro 2025 on Tuesday evening.
A goalless draw against Sweden in Gothenburg was enough for the Lionesses to secure direct qualification for next year’s tournament in Switzerland.
Reigning champions England finished second in Group A3 and earned a hard-fought point to avoid a play-off scenario for qualification.
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