Led by captain Ada Hegerberg, Norway's squad exuded togetherness at Euro 2025, which had been lacking at recent tournaments, but they never managed to find a consistent rhythm on the pitch as they lost 2-1 to Italy to exit the competition on Wednesday.

They were star prospects aged 18 when Norway last played in the quarterfinals at the Women's European Championship.

Tasked with “bringing the group together”, Grainger left her post with Wales to take the lead in Norway. In her 16 matches in charge, Norway have won seven, drawn six and lost three. Grainger has had to navigate injuries and absences to key players during the UEFA Nations League, including Chelsea’s Guro Reiten, without the help of friendlies.

Norway forward Elisabeth Terland lamented her team's failure to capitalise on key moments after a late defensive error allowed Cristiana Girelli to score her second goal, sending Italy to the Euro 2025 semi-finals on Wednesday with a 2-1 win.

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England hold their nerve to advance to a UEFA Women's Euro 2025 semi-final meeting with Italy, as Sweden pay the penalty