da betcris： The Chelsea star got the nod ahead of Mary Earps and came up with two big saves to ensure the European champions will be in Switzerland next summer
da esoccer bet： Hannah Hampton came to the Lionesses' rescue as England avoided defeat in Sweden for the first time in 42 years in a nervy goalless draw that secured qualification for the 2025 UEFA Women's Euro. Sarina Wiegman's side started the game on the front foot, despite their hosts needing to win the game, but were left thanking their goalkeeper by full-time after she came up with two big stops in a chaotic end to a crucial match.
Georgia Stanway was England's best outfield player and looked most likely to instigate an opening goal, her cross just evading Alessia Russo in the first half before one shot of her own had Zecira Musovic scrambling and another hit the side netting either side of the break. However, Hampton, chosen ahead of Mary Earps again, was the busier of the two goalkeepers in the match, denying Filippa Angeldahl from close range despite being unsighted and doing the same from distance, the Real Madrid midfielder's shot moving all over the place before being parried away.
There were nervy moments in the Lionesses' defence as Leah Williamson got away with a desperate lunge on Rosa Kafaji, the talented young Swede staying on her feet under the challenge in the box, while Millie Bright twice bundled into Hampton as she rose to collect crosses. But the reigning European champions held on for their first positive result away at Sweden since 1982 and they will have a shot at defending that title after securing their spot at Euro 2025.
GOAL rates England's players from Gamla Ullevi…
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Hannah Hampton (7/10):
Made two fantastic saves to deny Angeldahl, despite being unsighted by the first. Flapped at a couple of crosses, albeit not helped by her defence.
Lucy Bronze (6/10):
Supported the attack well but made sure to honour her defensive duties, too.
Millie Bright (5/10):
Won plenty of duels yet also obstructed Hampton on a few occasions, twice when she was trying to collect crosses.
Leah Williamson (5/10):
Extremely lucky not to concede a penalty. Didn't lose the ball often but when she did, it put England in a bad position.
Jess Carter (6/10):
Nearly caught out by Rytting Kaneryd just before half time and will've been relieved to see her Chelsea team-mate fail to connect with a cross. Did well otherwise.
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Keira Walsh (6/10):
Covered well on a few occasions as Sweden got forward.
Georgia Stanway (7/10):
Looked the most likely to make something happen, either by creating it or scoring herself.
Ella Toone (5/10):
Surprisingly reluctant to shoot despite it opening up for her to do so on at least two promising occasions.
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Beth Mead (5/10):
Started brightly then struggled to really get involved going forward.
Alessia Russo (5/10):
Pressed well and worked hard up top, just struggled to keep hold of the ball at times.
Lauren Hemp (5/10):
Couldn't create much, despite plenty of running down the left.
Subs & Manager
Chloe Kelly (N/A):
England's first sub, at a surprising 74 minutes. Came on when her team were under the cosh and couldn't do much in attack as a result.
Niamh Charles (N/A):
Replaced Hemp in the final minute of the 90.
Grace Clinton (N/A):
On in stoppage time.
Fran Kirby (N/A):
On in stoppage time.
Sarina Wiegman (6/10):
Should've made subs earlier than she did, in order to wrestle the momentum back. Once she had waited too long, it was too dangerous to make any more and risk a move that could've disrupted a game in which the result was enough. Better game management needed on the pitch and from the dugout at moments, but the job is done.