England faced Sweden in the Euro 2025 quarter-final, trailing 2-0 at half-time. They equalized with two quick goals and prevailed in the shootout. Key moments included effective substitutions by manager Sarina Wiegman and significant contributions from 'super-subs.' England's defensive vulnerabilities were evident, yet a blend of resilience and luck proved instrumental in securing a victory. Manager Wiegman's consistent approach to player selection and timely rotations played a vital role in their success, echoing trends seen in previous tournaments.
"That's a quality that is so strong in this team, that togetherness and fighting back. It shows so much resilience," said manager Wiegman.
"We changed it and brought in other players. They brought different things to the game that really helped the team in that moment. That is so powerful from this team. That luck as well, yes, at least three times I thought we were out."
Wiegman's rotations arrived like clockwork in 2022 - midway through the second half, no matter the score, and always made a difference.
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