The Lionesses looked down and out as they trailed by two goals entering the last 15 minutes.
Kosovare Asllani pounced on a defensive mix-up to give the Swedes a second-minute lead and Stina Blackstenius doubled the advantage before the half-hour mark.
Lauren Hemp hit the bar for England, while our very own Ella Toone also had a couple of chances before she was taken off for Beth Mead midway through the second period.
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It was Sarina Wiegman's changes that proved pivotal for the holders, who halved the deficit when Lucy Bronze ghosted in at the far post to bury Chloe Kelly's cross.