Alessia Russo has referred to as on England to stay targeted as they give the impression of being to seal Euro 2025 qualification.
The Lionesses face Republic of Eire at Carrow Highway in Norwich on Friday earlier than ending their marketing campaign with an away journey towards Sweden on July 16 as they bid to succeed in subsequent summer season’s Euros in Switzerland.
Sarina Wiegman’s facet sit third in Group A3 with seven factors, behind second-placed Sweden on objective distinction with France main the best way on 9 factors, however Russo remains to be assured the reigning European champions can seal qualification regardless of not being prime of the group.
“Of course that’s what we want [qualification],” the Arsenal striker mentioned.
“We need to be certified, and sit up for that and have a give attention to it. This group is hard, however finally that is the objective.
“We all know what we need to do as a bunch, we all know our requirements, we all know what we wish out of this camp.
“I believe that is all that issues going into the group. Like I mentioned, it is a prime group, and the groups in it are all very powerful and all very totally different.
“We know what we can do, and what we can control to hopefully come out on top.”
England are nonetheless firmly within the hunt for Euro 2025 qualification regardless of sitting third within the group behind France and Sweden
England, who can seal qualification with a second-placed end within the group, opened their qualification marketing campaign again in April with a 2-0 win towards Republic of Eire, due to first-half objectives from Lauren James and Alex Greenwood.
Russo is anticipating one other hard-fought conflict with Eileen Gleeson’s facet at Carrow Highway.
“They are a really tough side to come up against,” Russo mentioned.
“Different to the likes of Sweden and France – they maybe play a bit deeper. We find it a little bit more difficult to break them down, but that’s what it’s like in a lower block.
“They’re powerful, they’re aggressive, and really passionate. I believe we felt that within the away sport towards them. It is undoubtedly not a simple take a look at developing.”
We’re all one crew, one England. We’re backing them like they’d have carried out with us. They’re all very skilled and so they know what it takes to win”.
What’s subsequent for England?
The Lionesses return to motion on Friday with their closing two Euro 2025 qualifying matches. Sarina Wiegman’s facet host Republic of Eire at Carrow Highway on July 12 after which finish their marketing campaign with an away journey towards Sweden on July 16.
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Wiegman’s facet sit third in Group A3 with seven factors, behind second-placed Sweden on objective distinction with France main the best way on 9 factors.
The Lionesses earned an necessary victory over France to spice up their qualification hopes having misplaced to the group leaders at St James’ Park three days earlier in June.
The Republic of Eire can not qualify robotically after shedding all 4 of their Group A3 matches and as a substitute will enter the play-offs.
England, the present European champions, can nonetheless end in prime spot though it’s out of their palms. Nonetheless, second place remains to be sufficient to qualify for Euro 2025.
What’s the Euro 2025 qualifying schedule?
Qualifying matchdays 5 and 6: July 10 to 16 2024
Play-off draw: July 19 2024
Play-off spherical one (two legs): October 23 to 29 2024
Play-off spherical two (two legs): November 27 to December 3 2024
Euro 2025 finals draw: December 16 2024
Euro 2025 finals: July 2 to 27 2025 (Switzerland)
