For England, the build-up to the Euros, where they are the defending champions, was "tumultuous", said the BBC. "Distractions off the pitch" included two senior players – Mary Earps and Fran Kirby – announcing their retirements, and then captain Millie Bright withdrew from the squad saying she couldn't "give 100% mentally or physically".

Defending champions England take on the underdogs of Italy in the first Euro 2025 semifinal. Get all the updates and instant analysis from the game in Geneva from 2:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. BST). Defending champions England take on the underdogs of Italy in the first Euro 2025 semifinal.

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