Build up and team news for the England vs Italy Women's EUROs semi-final
Here's how England and Italy lineup for this encounter.
Italy: Giuliani, Oliviero, Di Guglielmo, Linari, Giugliano, Cantore, Girelli, Bonansea, Caruso, Lenzini, Salvai
2025-07-22T17:35:53Z
Another big crowd is expected at the Stade de Genève for this semi-final clash.
2025-07-22T17:34:52Z
The Lionesses and the Azzurre's last EUROs meeting came in 2009, where Italy ran out 2-1 winners in the group stage.
Alessia Tuttino scored a late winner in style...
2025-07-22T17:26:17Z
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