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.

An ecstatic Italy coach Andrea Soncin credited past players for paving the way after clinching their first Women's Euro semifinal berth since 1997.

Team unity drove Italy to end their 28-year wait to reach the semi-finals of the Women's European Championship, Italian midfielder Giada Greggi told Reuters after their 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway.

Cristiana Girelli's 90th minute WINNER vs. Norway sends Italy to Euro Semi-final - Attacking Third

The European Union has already prepared a list of tariffs worth 21 billion euros ($24.52 billion) on U.S. goods if the two sides fail to reach a trade deal, Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said in a newspaper interview on Monday.

Cristiana Girelli scored a 90th-minute winner as Italy beat Norway 2-1 on Wednesday to book their spot in the semi-finals at the Women's European Championship.

Aitana Bonmati will start Spain's clash with Italy at Women's Euro 2025 on Friday after recovering from a bout of viral meningitis which briefly threatened her tournament.