Two European heavyweights go head-to-head as England take on Italy in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 semi-finals. With a place in the final at stake, both sides will be looking to build on their quarter-final victories and continue their strong tournament runs. The Lionesses, reigning EURO champions, are aiming for back-to-back titles, while Italy are seeking their first final appearance since 1997.
In this preview, we cover everything you need to know about England vs. Italy at EURO 2025, including predicted lineups, team news, key stats, past meetings, and how to watch live.
England vs. Italy: Team News & Possible Lineups
The England Women’s National Football Team vs Italy Women’s National Football Team Lineups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News England
- Goalkeepers: Hannah Hampton, Khiara Keating, Anna Moorhouse.
- Defenders: Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Maya Le Tissier, Esme Morgan, Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben Moy.
- Midfielders: Grace Clinton, Jess Park, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Keira Walsh.
- Forwards: Michelle Agyemang, Aggie Beever-Jones, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Alessia Russo.
*Leah Williamson injured her ankle in the match against Sweden. An update on her is expected before the game.
What the coach has to say
Wiegman on another penalty shoot-out: “No. We have trained this. We know what players are capable of. We move on. Of course, we prepare again for a penalty shoot-out as it is always a scenario, but I will not make it a big point. It’s part of the game. Let’s see what we need Tuesday. Tomorrow, we start working on our plan against Italy and hopefully we can keep it a little bit calmer.”
On the quarter-final against Sweden: “I think what we can control of course is the team just fighting to get back in the game. That is what you see. I think that’s a quality that is so strong from this team, that togetherness and fighting back, not playing well and sticking together. That shows so much resilience.
Changing the picture and bringing other players in like Michelle [Agyemang], Chloe [Kelly], they bring different things to the game, and Beth of course [Mead]. That really helped the team in that moment. Also, Sweden in that moment had to adapt to some different things we did and before they could have adapted it was 2-2. That is so powerful of this team, and then luck: today I thought about three times we were out.”
Team News Italy
- Goalkeepers: Baldi, Durante, Giuliani
- Defenders: Boattin, Di Guglielmo, Lenzini, Linari, Oliviero, Piga, Salvai.
- Midfielders: Caruso, Giugliano, Goldoni, Greggi, Schatzer, Serturini, Severini.
- Forwards: Beccari, Bonansea, Cambiaghi, Cantore, GIrelli, Piemonte.
What the coach has to say
Head coach Andrea Soncin, after the win over Norway: “We are truly proud. Credit must go to those who were here in previous years. We’re reaping the rewards of their work. What the girls have done is extraordinary.
“Now we’ll enjoy this moment and, in a few minutes, we’ll start thinking about the semi-final. I told the girls to soak it all in – everything was amazing from the very first minute. We have to keep living this dream.”
England Women’s National Football Team vs Italy National Football Team Lineups
England Women Lineups
- Hampton
- Bronze
- Walsh
- Greenwood
- Williamson
- James
- Stanway
- Toone
- Hemp
- Russo
- Morgan
Italy Women Lineups
- Giuliani
- Lenzini
- Salvai
- Linari
- Oliviiero
- Caruso
- Giugliano
- Di Guglielmo
- Cantore
- Bonansea
- Girelli
England vs. Italy: Previous Meetings & Stats
England and Italy have faced each other in various competitions over the years, including international friendlies, the 2023 Arnold Clark Cup, back-to-back Cyprus Cups, and the UEFA Women’s EURO 2009. Of their last eight encounters, England have won five, Italy two, and one ended in a draw. Their most recent meeting was a friendly in 2024, where England secured a dominant 5–1 victory with goals from Wubben-Moy, Hemp, Toone, and Daly.
England reached the semi-finals after finishing as runners-up in Group D. They faced Sweden in the quarter-finals, a dramatic match that went to penalties after the Lionesses equalized in the final ten minutes of regular time. Both sides missed several penalties before Lucy Bronze scored and Holmberg missed for Sweden, sending England through.
Italy were drawn into Group B alongside Spain, Portugal, and Belgium. They secured a spot in the quarter-finals on the final matchday despite a loss to Spain. There, they faced Norway and won 2–1. Girelli opened the scoring in the second half, and although Hegerberg equalized, Girelli netted the winner in the 90th minute.
| Head-to-Head Streaks | ||
 | No losses | 5 |
| No clean sheet | 3 |
 | No clean sheet | 8 |
| | Both teams to score | 5/6 |
| First half winner | 4/5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Women’s EURO 2025 England vs. Italy?
You can watch the Women’s EURO 2025 match between England vs. Italy on ITV1 and RAI Play. Watching from somewhere else? Check the list with broadcasters here.
When was the last meeting between England vs. Italy?
The last meeting was on February 27, 2024, where England secured a dominant 5–1 victory with goals from Wubben-Moy, Hemp, Toone, and Daly.
What is England vs. Italy kick-off time?
England vs. Italy kicks off on Tuesday July 22, 21:00 CEST at Stade de Genève
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