England reach their first major women's tournament final since 2009 in stunning fashion as they put four past Olympic finalists Sweden at Euro 2022 in Sheffield.
England keeper Mary Earps was in fine form, pulling off numerous saves to deny Arsenal striker Stina Blackstenius - the best coming early in the second half when she reacted to tip a looping effort inches over the crossbar from close range.
After coming from behind to see off pre-tournament favourites Spain in the quarter-finals, England went one step further with this demolition of a Sweden side ranked second in the world. Kirby's cheeky chip added salt to Sweden's wounds and from then on it was a party atmosphere at Bramall Lane as England's place at Wembley was confirmed.Mead extends Golden Boot lead
But the Arsenal forward had England's first big chance of the match when she glanced a header inches wide of the post within four minutes and it took just over half an hour for her to make her mark. "It's nice to be up there [in the Golden Boot race] but sometimes being chased isn't always the nicest," Mead joked.
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