England v Switzerland: women’s football friendly – live

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61 minutes: Beever-Jones shows impressive resolve as she keeps the play going and has been outstanding throughout the match. This might be her final moment on the field, as substitutions are likely coming soon.

60 minutes in: England has stepped up their game once more, showcasing a smooth combination between Russo and Beever-Jones. Switzerland is holding their own, with Beney putting pressure on the defense and forcing another save from Hampton.

58 minutes: After the corner kick, the ball comes down to Clinton, but he sends it off target.

At the 57-minute mark, England nearly scored as Russo created an opportunity for Beever-Jones. Blindkilde and Brown passed the ball back and forth, but Herzog made an excellent save to deny them.

In the 55th minute, Hannah Hampton was called into action to stop a shot after Millie Turner and Millie Bright got caught up together. Iman Beney took the attempt.

Ireland lost to Wales 0-2, resulting in a 1-3 aggregate score.

Belgium 1-1 Ukraine (Belgium wins 3-1 on aggregate)

Carrie Jones found the back of the net in the 68th minute, putting Wales in a strong position to reach the finals.

52 min: England needs to react to that impressive Swiss substitution.

In the last 50 minutes, Switzerland has been much more aggressive in their offense. They seem to be more composed when in possession of the ball.

49 minutes in: England tries to pose a danger again, with Clinton stepping up. A well-executed play results in Gabby George sending in an excellent cross, but Russo heads it off target.

47 minutes into the match: Switzerland kicks off with great energy. Andrade takes a shot that ultimately ends up flying far down towards Ecclesall Road.

46 minutes: A near disaster occurred when Hannah Hampton mishandled a back-pass. She winced as the situation was resolved.

Back In Action At Bramall Lane!

There's one substitution for England: Jess Park is coming off, and Alessia Russo is stepping in. The Swiss team has made three substitutions.

Recent results from the Euro 2025 qualification matches:

Belgium secured a 1-0 victory over Ukraine, resulting in an aggregate score of 3-0.

Wales triumphed over Ireland with a score of 1-0 in the match, securing a 2-1 victory on aggregate.

Hannah Cain scored a penalty to give Wales a goal. There are 35 minutes remaining in the match.

Final results in the Euro 2025 qualifying matches:

Sweden triumphed over Ukraine with a score of 6-0 in the latest match, resulting in an overall aggregate of 8-0.

Finland won against Scotland with a score of 2-0, giving them a total aggregate of 2-0.

Austria lost to Poland with a score of 0-1 in the second leg, resulting in a 0-2 aggregate defeat.

Norway defeated Northern Ireland 3-0, resulting in a total aggregate score of 7-0.

Half-Time: England Leads Switzerland 1-0

The team is solely focused on one objective, but they've only managed to score once. Sarina Wiegman's squad showcased many encouraging aspects, though they seemed to lack a final touch when it came to scoring. There will be many adjustments ahead, but standout performers included Grace Clinton, Aggie Beever-Jones, and Gabby George, with Jess Park playing a central role in the action.

45 minutes: There won't be any extra time added to a half where England has completely taken control.

At the 44-minute mark, Millie Bright makes a powerful run but is stopped at the goalline. Shortly after, Le Tissier delivers a cross that is narrowly cleared away.

43 minutes in: England is awarded a free-kick on the left side. George steps up to take it, but just as it’s about to happen, Clinton trips and goes down.

41 minutes: Park and Beever-Jones come close to making something happen. They exhibit some great teamwork, but Park is thwarted by Sow from Switzerland. The Swiss team has had to defend heavily so far.

39 minutes: Switzerland launches an attack, and Hannah Hampton makes an impressive save against Schertenleib's shot.

At the Euro 2024 play-off, it's halftime in Dublin with the score tied at 0-0 between Ireland and Wales.

37 minutes in: This could be a prime example of defensive skill from Switzerland. England is making their way into the attack, with Beever-Jones making a turn, followed by a shot from Le Tissier. Herzog is there to make the save. She's had a great performance so far.

35 minutes into the game: Blindkilde Brown, who has been quite energetic, earns a corner. Beever-Jones heads away Le Tissier’s delivery, missing yet another opportunity.

At the 33-minute mark, the Swiss team has formed a solid defense with five players positioned at the back, really packed in and protecting their goal.

31 minutes: A moment from the park. The ball is continuously bouncing around among the England players. The only issue seems to be the lack of accuracy in their shots.

In just half an hour, Park, Le Tissier, and Clinton are having a wonderful time.

28 minutes: Beever-Jones breaks past the defense following some impressive teamwork. George delivers a cross that requires Herzog to make a save. England is dominating the game.

25 minutes: Beever-Jones and Grace Clinton appear to have developed a solid connection. Their teamwork earns a corner, which Le Tissier takes and sends to Bright, but she is unable to direct her header on target, sending it over the bar.

23 minutes: Le Tissier falls back to help with defense, but the England players are constantly eager to push forward.

21 minutes in: The new players from England are really making an impact. It looks like Clinton got tripped, but VAR, which we have for this match, determined that it wasn’t a foul. Somehow.

19 minutes: George gets an opportunity, as Beever-Jones and Brown assist her, but she fails to keep the ball low.

18 min: Gabby George sends an excellent pass from the left side. Maya Le Tissier has a fantastic opportunity but miscalculates her angles, hitting the ball off-target.

16 minutes in: Ruby Mace falls back to disrupt the offensive play.

14 min: The threat has been dealt with, and Switzerland begins to advance down the field. Millie Bright steps in to regain possession and push the ball back up.

In just 13 minutes, Clinton, who seems to be involved in every play, earns a corner kick.

11 minutes in: England aim to regain control, featuring Beever-Jones at the forefront. Park and Clinton work to connect, while Beever-Jones makes another strong impression. However, she’s thwarted by Swiss goalkeeper Herzog. (Do her teammates refer to her as the Desert Queen? Or perhaps Heart of Glass?)

9 min: England has begun strong, and Grace Clinton is making a great impression as a starter. Sarina Wiegman has plenty of choices to work with.

England Wins 1-0 Over Switzerland!

Park sends the ball in, and Turner’s header hits the post, but Clinton is there to score her third goal for England.

6 min: Gabby George, who has been performing exceptionally well for United, allows the ball to roll out of play. Meanwhile, Clinton makes a turn and gets fouled. This results in a free-kick in a risky area. Park will take the kick.

In just four minutes, both Blindkilde Brown and Mace made their initial appearances for the England team. Grace Clinton quickly handled an early offensive move from Switzerland.

As anticipated, England is dominating possession, but the pace is slow and there seems to be a lack of cohesion.

Off We Go At Bramall Lane!

1 minute: Let's check out what this revamped team can accomplish. There's quite a bit of excitement coming from the England band, with some members hailing from Sheffield.

Here are the national anthems being played, and there’s no sound of booing in the air.

In their final match of 2024, the Lionesses will face off against the hosts of Euro 2025, following their victory in the 2022 Euros. The stadium at Bramall Lane is sure to be filled with enthusiastic fans.

Ireland and Wales have started their match in Dublin, and the score is currently tied at 1-1 after the first game.

Before the match, Sarina Wiegman shared her thoughts with ITV. "As a team, we aim for a strong performance and to carry out our game strategy effectively. The newcomers have integrated smoothly and have performed admirably all week. I’m eager to see how they perform in their positions tonight."

Gabby George has faced some challenges recently. While she's been away from our team for her rehabilitation, she's performed well during her time with Manchester United. I'm optimistic that she can excel both as a solid defender and a skilled forward.

Scotland's hopes of reaching the Euros have come to an end. They failed to turn things around against Finland, suffering a 2-0 defeat in the match, which means they lost 2-0 on aggregate as well.

Jess Park is the only remaining player, and Millie Bright has been appointed as the team captain. We also saw Laura Blindkilde Brown and Ruby Mace making their first appearances at this level, along with Gabby George, who has returned to the squad. Gabby previously played for Everton and has now joined Manchester United after being away from the game for six years.

England Makes Ten Changes From Wembley Squad

England's lineup includes Hampton, Morgan, George, Mace, Turner, Bright, Park, Le Tissier, Beever-Jones, Clinton, and Blindkilde Brown. The substitutes are Bronze, Earps, Stanway, Mead, Walsh, Naz, Carter, Russo, Williamson, Moorhouse, Greenwood, and Wubben-Moy.

Switzerland's first-choice lineup includes Herzog, Stierli, Marti, Maritz, Schertenleib, Crnogorcevic, Sow, Vallotto, Calligaris, Terchoun, and Beney.

The disappointing news coming from the play-offs in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Scotland is trailing Finland 2-0 on the night and 2-0 overall. There are just 10 minutes remaining in the match.

Northern Ireland suffered a defeat against Norway, finishing 3-0 in the match and 7-0 overall in the aggregate score.

Following the match against Emma Hayes that ended in a 0-0 tie, the team heads up the M1 to Sheffield for a friendly against Switzerland. Sarina Wiegman sees this as a chance to try new strategies, given that they have seven months and four friendlies ahead. "This is an opportunity for us to test different ideas and give various players a chance to play. We aim to gather as much insight as we can and refine our style of play while assessing our current situation," she said.

This marks England's last warm-up match before they dive into six Nations League games scheduled from February to June. As a result, we can anticipate a variety of playing styles and team line-ups. With many choices still up in the air, the Lionesses are preparing to defend their title. The hosts for Euro 2025 will be visiting Bramall Lane for this encounter.

Additionally, we will bring you updates from the playoffs, where Ireland and Wales are set to compete against each other. We’ll also report on the disappointing news that Scotland and Northern Ireland will not be participating in Switzerland next year.

The game starts at 7:45 PM. Come join me!