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Is England vs Sweden on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Lionesses tonight

jamie braidwood
·2 min read

England begin the defence of their European crown as the Lionesses return to Wembley to face Sweden in the opening game of the Euro 2025 qualifiers.

Sarina Wiegman’s side lifted their first major title as they won Euro 2022 in front of a sold-out Wembley with their historic extra-time victory over Germany.

England have managed to land in the ‘group of death’ in qualifying and will compete for two automatic spots along with Sweden, France and the Republic of Ireland.

England’s group includes three of the four teams who reached the Euro 2022 semi-finals - indeed, the Lionesses thrashed Sweden 4-0 to reach the Wembley final, but attention now turns to Euro 2025 in Switzerland next summer.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of England vs Sweden tonight

When is England vs Sweden?

The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Friday 5 April at Wembley.

Is the match on TV?

England vs Sweden will be shown on ITV 1 and online on ITV X, with coverage starting at 7:30.

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What is the England team news?

Leah Williamson is not fit enough to start as the captain returns to the bench, with Keira Walsh instead leading the side tonight.

Lotte Wubben-Moy partners Alex Greenwood in defence, while Grace Clinton makes her second England start in midfield.

The front three sees Alessia Russo start down the middle with Lauren Hemp and Lauren James on the wings.

And there’s lots of attacking firepower on the bench, with Beth Mead, Rachel Daly, Chloe Kelly, Fran Kirby, Ella Toone and Jess Park all options.

England line-up

England XI: Earps; Bronze, Wubben-Moy, Greenwood, Charles; Walsh, Stanway, Clinton; Hemp, Russo, James

Sweden XI: Falk; Lundkvist, Sembrant, Eriksson, Andersson; Angeldal, Asllani, Zigiotti Olme; Rytting Kaneryd, Blackstenius, Rolfo