"That was one of the hardest games I have ever watched. We could have been out four or five times," England boss Wiegman told the BBC.

Defending champion England staged a remarkable late recovery from two goals down to take its quarterfinal against Sweden to extra time on Thursday at the Women’s European Championship.

An incomprehensible penalty shootout followed a goalless extra half-hour, where just five of 14 spot-kicks were converted.