It wasn't until the 19th minute that England created a chance as Raheem Sterling's run from halfway set up Kane to fire narrowly wide from 25 yards, shortly before Trippier's low cross was smothered by Robin Olsen as England appeared to come to life, with the tricky Sterling and the right back at the heart of their best moves.

Half an hour in Trippier's cross was put out for a corner which Maguire headed powerfully into the net. It was the eighth goal England have scored from a set piece in the tournament.

Sterling should have increased England's lead after finding space behind the Swedish defense, but Olsen got down well to force him wide.

Sweden had created nothing in the first half, but it needed a fine save from Pickford to stop Marcus Berg's powerful header in the first minute after the break. It was a huge moment; England breathed again and resumed control.

In the 59th minute a patient move ended with Trippier crossing from the right and Ali peeled off at the far post to plant a powerful header past Olsen to make it 2-0.

Then it was Pickford's turn with another stunning save to deny Claesson as Sweden looked certain to score, before he tipped Berg's effort over the bar as England suffered a brief wobble before seeing the game comfortably over the line.

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