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By Megan Feringa Alessia Russo said England fell below their usual standards as they slumped to a 1-1 Euro 2025 qualifying draw with Sweden to begin their European title defence. Russo opened the scoring before the half-hour mark after heading home Lauren James ’ cross. However, England struggled to match Sweden’s verve and tenacity, and the visitors eventually gleaned a deserved leveller through Fridolina Rolfo in the second-half. Sweden should’ve claimed all three points had Arsenal and Sweden striker Stina Blackstenius not contrived to drag her effort wide when presented with a one-on-one o…