England will aim to book their place in a second consecutive Women’s Euro final this evening when they take on Italy, live on talkSPORT.

The Lionesses came out on top of an instant classic against Sweden in the quarter-finals, winning in a dramatic penalty shootout. 

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Sarina Wiegman’s side came from 2-0 down to draw level in the last 11 minutes before going on to survive two Swedish game-winning spot-kicks to win.

It means their title defence is still intact and they’re now only one more victory away from claiming a place in the showpiece clash. 

Italy are going to be tough to beat though, as they come into this game off the back of stealing a late 2-1 win over Norway.

The winner of this game will face Spain or Germany in Sunday’s final.

England vs Italy: talkSPORT coverage 

This Women’s Euro semi-final will take place on Tuesday, July 22. 

Kick-off at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland is set for 8pm UK time. 

talkSPORT will have live coverage of the game presented by Adrian Durham. 

Commentary will come from Joe Shennan and former England striker Tash Dowie. 

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

The game will also be broadcast live on ITV and ITVX from 7pm. 

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England vs Italy: Team news

England captain Leah Williamson trained with the rest of the squad on Monday despite doubts over her fitness for this clash. 

Williamson rolled her ankle against Sweden, but it seems like she will be able to feature along with Lauren James, who also took a nasty ankle knock in the same game. 

Jess Carter may be given some time out of the spotlight after releasing a statement revealing she was the target of racist abuse. 

Meanwhile, Chloe Kelly could come into the starting line-up after making a game-saving impact off the bench in the quarter-finals. 

As for Italy, veteran striker Cristiana Girelli scored two last time out and will be leading the line for her country against in this tie.

There are no injury concerns in the Italian camp. 

England squad

• Goalkeepers: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Khiara Keating (Manchester City), Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Pride)
• Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Jess Carter (Gotham FC), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal)
• Midfielders: Grace Clinton (Manchester United), Jess Park (Manchester City), Georgia Stanway (Bayern München), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Chelsea)
• Forwards: Michelle Agyemang (Arsenal), Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea), Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Manchester City), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Alessia Russo (Arsenal)

Italy squad

• Goalkeepers: Rachele Baldi (Inter), Francesca Durante (Fiorentina), Laura Giuliani (AC Milan)
• Defenders: Valentina Bergamaschi* (Juventus), Lisa Boattin (Juventus), Lucia Di Guglielmo (Roma), Martina Lenzini (Juventus), Elena Linari (Roma), Elisabetta Oliviero (Lazio), Julie Piga (AC Milan), Cecilia Salvai (Juventus)
• Midfielders: Arianna Caruso (Bayern München), Manuela Giugliano (Roma), Eleonora Goldoni (Lazio), Giada Greggi (Roma), Eva Schatzer (Juventus), Annamaria Serturini (Inter), Emma Severini (Fiorentina)
• Forwards: Barbara Bonansea (Juventus), Michela Cambiaghi (Inter), Sofia Cantore (Juventus), Cristiana Girelli (Juventus), Martina Piemonte (Lazio)

England vs Italy: What has been said? 

After somehow making it through to the semis on penalties, Wiegman admitted the win over Sweden was a tough one to watch. 

The Lionesses boss said: “It was one of the hardest games I’ve ever watched. Very emotional. 

“We could have been out of the game three or four times. When you’re 2-0 at half-time, it’s not good.

“Although we started really badly, at the end it got better, but we didn’t create anything so we had to change shape and we scored two goals – that was crazy.

“We missed a lot [of penalties], and they missed even more. 

“I need to decompress, I think.”