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England vs Italy is scheduled for a 8pm BST kick-off on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The match will take place at the Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland. TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV. Coverage will start on ITV1 at 7pm BST ahead of the 8pm kick-off. Live stream: ITVX will offer a live stream service.
England seek a repeat as the Lionesses get stronger each game, while Spain have impressed with their signature flair in possession on the hunt to add a Euro title to their World Cup triumph. Germany are a proven foe with physical play and organization,
England is optimistic that captain Leah Williamson will play against Italy in the Women's European Championship semifinals on Tuesday.
As a bloodied Hannah Hampton saved two penalties to send England into the Euro 2025 semi-finals, it was all the more impressive given she was advised at a young age against pursuing football because of an eye condition that affects her depth perception.
Raw emotion and a never-say-die attitude came to the fore as the European champions somehow made it into the semi-finals
With Italy waiting for England if they reach the semi-finals of Euro 2025, BBC Sport looks at how the Azzurre could threaten the Lionesses' quest to retain their title.
In all, 10 of the 23-player squad from Euro 2022 are not in Switzerland, five of whom have retired, namely Earps, Kirby, Jill Scott, Ellen White and Rachel Daly. Bright, Demi Stokes, Nikita Parris, Bethany England and Ellie Roebuck are the others to miss out, while long-time captain Steph Houghton retired last year.
Lucy Bronze is adamant the "proper England" mantra within the team underlines how this is a group that can find a way to win a match "by any means possible."