England secured Women’s Euro 2025 glory after defeating world champions Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout.
Chloe Kelly’s winning spot kick and Hannah Hampton’s saves proved decisive for the Lionesses in a gripping contest that ended 1-1 after extra-time.
The Lionesses became the first England team in history to defend a major tournament title, but did it the hard way again after suffering an early setback when Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey broke the deadlock with a superb header.
But Sarina Wiegman’s side rallied in the second half through Alessia Russo, who leaped high to bury a header after a delightful cross from substitute Kelly, on for the injured Lauren James, who had passed a late fitness test.
England survived a scare in extra-time after good play from the reigning Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati and the world champions’ slick passing cut the Lionesses open before Salma Paralluelo missed inside the six-yard box after an audacious attempt at a backheeled finish. But Hampton and Kelly stepped up in the shootout to secure a 3-1 win.
Follow live reaction and analysis from the Euro 2025 final between England and Spain, below:
Key points: England v Spain Euro 2025 final
- 3' SAVE! Coll denies Russo with Lionesses on top early in Basel [ENG 0-0 ESP]
- 20' What a chance! Hemp denied by Coll from a tight angle [ENG 0-0 ESP]
- 25' GOAL! Caldentey drives a powerful header past Hampton to break the deadlock [ENG 0-1 ESP]
- 57' GOAL! Russo buries header to equalise [ENG 1-1 ESP]
- Kelly buries penalty to win shootout 3-1 as Lionesses defend European title
ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!
20:33
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Chris Wilson
Agyemang reacts
20:24
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Chris Wilson
Michelle Agyemang is next to speak to ITV.
“Yeah, I think straight after I cried my eyes out again. It feels surreal, im so grateful we’re hre, at the beginning it didn’t seem like we’d get here,” she says.
“It means a lot to me. It’s such a short amount of time, I’m so thankful,” she adds on being a ball girl a few years ago.
“Maybe stressing me out a bit less! I can’t complain!” she says on the tournament.
“I love you, and thank you for all the support,” she says to her family. “To share it with them, it’s beautiful”.
“I want to keep working hard, doing all I can to help my club and country,” she adds as she finishes.
Wiegman reacts
20:20
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Chris Wilson
I can’t believe it,” says Sarina Wiegman.
“Sometimes you think, when is this going to stop? I’m just going to enjoy the moment. This team, how we step up and never give up...[it’s amazing].
“We won, and I think we’ll have a party.”
When asked if she cried as the winning penalty went in, she adds: “Later on, something sunk in. I thought, oh my goodness, what’s happening here?
“It’s lovely. We just tried to win every game, and it’s really nice when it works!
“I’m just really proud of the team, the staff, how the staff put so much effort into the job, how they prepare.”
“Let’s first celebrate a little bit,” she says when asked if there’s more to come.
England player ratings v Spain: Hannah Hampton stars as Lionesses win women’s Euro 2025 final
20:15
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Chris Wilson
England are European champions again after triumphing in a dramatic Women’s Euro 2025 final in Basel.
Substitute Chloe Kelly fired in the winning penalty as England completed another spectacular shootout comeback to defend their title and beat world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties.
Here is how England’s players rated.
Wild scenes as England celebrate in Basel
20:13
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Jamie Braidwood
Lucy Bronze has bandages around her knee and can’t wait so Anna Moorhouse gives her a piggyback to carry her towards the England fans. After receiving the trophy, the England players have had their photo taken in front of their friends and family in the stands. Now they’ve doing the same in front of the England fans who were standing behind Hannah Hampton’s goal.
ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!
20:10
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Chris Wilson
‘We are the Champions’ rings around St. Jakob-Park as England lift the trophy!
They are champions of Europe for a second time.
ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!
20:06
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Chris Wilson
The England squad are now going up to collect their medals ahead of the trophy lift!
Carney: Hampton 'arguably player of the tournament'
20:05
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Chris Wilson
Karen Carney is full of praise for Hampton, saying: "She is exceptional with her feet, but what set her apart, was claiming crosses, stopping penalties.
“For me she's arguably player of the tournament,” she adds.
Agyemang wins young player of the tournament!
20:02
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Chris Wilson
The awards forth tournament are being given out now, with Michelle Agyemang awarded the best young player of the tournament!
Aitana Bonmati wins player of the tournament.
Michelle Agyemang named Young Player of the Tournament!
20:01
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Jamie Braidwood at St Jakob Park
Incredible! The England players were lined up waiting to give Spain a guard of honour, then they parted ways to allow Michelle Agyemang to collect the Young Player of the Tournament award! The 19-year-old scored two goals to save England twice in the knockout stages. They would not be here without her.
Hampton: 'We're the team that never gives up in this tournament'
20:00
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Chris Wilson
Hannah Hampton is next to react, and she calls England “the team that never gives up in this tournament”.
“It was massive, I don't really know what was going on. They just yelled at me, the fans, it's an amazing moment, I don't think I'll come to terms with what has happened for a while.
"I knew she [Kelly] would step up and score. It was an amazing moment,” she adds.
"It's up there, that's for sure,” she adds when asked if it’s the best day of her life.
“There are a lot of things I had to deal with before the tournament, my teammates helped me through. To stand here, as back-to-back Euros winner [is amazing]” she adds.
Kelly reacts
19:55
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Chris Wilson
Chloe Kelly has just won a second Euros for England, and she’s the first to speak to ITV.
“You know what, this teams shows exactly what it’s like to be English. I’m so proud, it’s unbelievable,” she says.
She returns to cal it “a huge moment for every girl out there with that dream, you can do it! Keep shooting for the stars.”
England players celebrate with Jill Scott
19:54
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Jamie Braidwood at St Jakob Park
England have prepared Euro 2025 champions scarves for the occasion. Then, the Lionesses players take it one by take to hug Jill Scott, a champion at Euro 2022, on the touchline. Hannah Hampton collects her second player of the match award from the tournament. Just incredible.
Spanish players in disbelief
19:50
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Jamie Braidwood at St Jakob Park
England led in the knockout stages for around two minutes of the 470 they played.
The Spain players are in complete disbelief, stunned as they stagger around the pitch.
How have England done it again???
ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!
19:49
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Chris Wilson
Tears all around on the pitch in Basel as the magnitude of a second European Championship win sinks in.
Many of the class of ‘22 are out there in tears, with first-time winners including Hannah Hampton and Michelle Agyemang almost looking bewildered!
ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!
19:48
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Jamie Braidwood at St Jakob Park
Chloe Kelly puts her hands to her head as Leah Williamson finds her and pulls her in for a long embrace. Hannah Hampton has been mobbed by her team-mates, the hero again for England and the player of the match!
Sweet Caroline belts out in Basel! Kelly grabs a microphone from somewhere and sings along!
ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!
19:47
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Jamie Braidwood at St Jakob Park
Chloe Kelly... spins the ball on the circle... she’s been here before...
.. and then it’s ecstasy! ENGLAND HAVE WON THE EUROS AGAIN!
Michelle Agyemang and Jess Carter collapse! Kelly sprints away!
Leah Williamson stops and shakes hands with the Spanish players! Lucy Bronze can’t even walk!
PENS: England 3-1 Spain - ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!
19:46
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Chris Wilson
Kelly looks very calm as she makes her way into the penalty area and lines up the spot kick.
She runs up and rifles it past Coll, who dived the right way but could do nothing to stop it!
PENS: England 3-1 Spain - ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!
19:45
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Chris Wilson
Chloe Kelly steps up. She's already won one Euros for England...
And she’s won another!
PENS: England 2-1 Spain - Paralluelo misses!
19:45
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Chris Wilson
Salma Paralluelo steps up and fizzes her penalty wide, off-target!
It’ll be Chloe Kelly to win it...
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Jamie Braidwood at St Jakob Park
IT’S GOING TO BE CHLOE KELLY TO WIN THE EUROS FOR ENGLAND
PENS: England 2-1 Spain - Williamson misses!
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Chris Wilson
Lionesses captain Leah Williamson steps up next.
She telegraphs the penalty though and Coll guesses correctly, clawing it away as she dived.
PENS: England 2-1 Spain - Bonmati misses!
19:43
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Chris Wilson
Ballon d’Or holder Aitana Bonmati is next to take.
She looks calm as she runs up but she hits a tame low effort that Hampton saves!
PENS: England 2-1 Spain - Charles scores!
19:42
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Chris Wilson
Niamh Charles steps up and rifles a low effort in, sending Coll the wrong way.
Cruel double-touch from Mead
19:42
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Jamie Braidwood at St Jakob Park
There are boos in the stadium as the replay shows Mead touched the ball twice after slipping. It’s cruel, but in the rules that it has to be a retake. That slip looked to be in Mead’s head as she took the retake
Cruel double-touch from Mead
19:42
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Jamie Braidwood at St Jakob Park
There are boos in the stadium as the replay shows Mead touched the ball twice after slipping. It’s cruel, but in the rules that it has to be a retake. That slip looked to be in Mead’s head as she took the retake
PENS: England 1-1 Spain - Caldentey misses!
19:42
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Chris Wilson
Mariona Caldentey sees her penalty saved as Hampton guesses the right way! It was a tame penalty at the perfect height for the ‘keeper.
PENS: England 1-1 Spain - Greenwood scores!
19:41
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Chris Wilson
Alex Greenwood to take next.
She jogs up and hits it across her body and into the corner! Enough power on it to beat Coll, who guessed the right way.
PENS: England 0-1 Spain - Guijarro scores!
19:40
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Chris Wilson
Guijarro steps up and places it down the middle, narrowly missing the feet of Hampton.
PENS: England 0-0 Spain - Mead misses!
19:39
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Chris Wilson
Beth Mead steps up and she slips as she takes it! It goes in but she has to re-take as she’s hit it twice as she slipped.
She steps up again and Coll guesses the right way and saves it!
PENS: England 0-0 Spain
19:37
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Chris Wilson
The coin toss is done and it’ll be the Lionesses to take first. Beth Mead steps up.
England head to penalties in Euro 2025 final
19:37
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Miguel Delaney in Basel
Here's the latest from Miguel Delaney inside St Jakob-Park:
So to penalties. England deserve to be here for their resolve, because they dug in right to the depths of their will. That is the culture Wiegman has inspired, that ultimately frustrated Spain. The world champions had a lot of openings and possession throughout that extra-time but they so struggled to get beyond England's defiant core. Williamson led a brilliant defence of the area. And what about Stanway, who put in an incredible shift? Walsh also worked superbly given the pressure she was under
FULL-TIME! England 1-1 Spain
19:36
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Chris Wilson
No time for team talks now, just selecting penalty takers!
Hannah Hampton is taping some instructions and research to her arm!
FULL-TIME! England 1-1 Spain
19:34
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Jamie Braidwood at St Jakob Park
The England players high-five each other as Chloe Kelly turns to the England fans and asks for more. The Lionesses have scrapped through extra time to reach their second penalty shoot-out of Euro 2025. The rollercoaster continues.
Who’s your five?
Mine would be: Kelly, Greenwood, Mead, Walsh, Williamson
FULL-TIME! England 1-1 Spain
19:33
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Chris Wilson
120 +2 mins
Surely the last attack as Bonmati spreads it wide to Batlle...
But Spain can’t work it into the box and the full-time whistle goes!
England 1-1 Spain
19:32
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Chris Wilson
120 +1 mins
Agyemang heads the ball on but Mead can't reach it.
At the other end, Bonmati puts the cross in but Carter defends it well, and she wins a goal kick as it bounces back off the Spanish midfielder. That could be that.
England 1-1 Spain
19:31
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Chris Wilson
120 mins
Spain in possession as we approach the end of the 120, but Bonmati loses the ball briefly and Kelly clears.
Moments later, Agyemang wins a vital free-kick near her own box, and England might have a final chance to score.
We’ll have two minutes of added time, too.
England 1-1 Spain
19:29
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Chris Wilson
118 mins
Spain’s latest attack sees Ouahabi stand up a cross to the back post that Lopez heads straight at Hampton.
In the middle of the pitch, Agyemang wants a foul but the referee gives it the other way! That stopped a promising England counter.
England 1-1 Spain
19:27
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Chris Wilson
116 mins
Spain are let off the hook as the ball in is tame and England concede a foul anyway.
England 1-1 Spain
19:26
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Chris Wilson
114 mins
Tireless pressing from Hemp and she does well to win a corner off Ouahabi.
Stanway does come off, with Grace Clinton replacing her as Kelly prepares to take the set-piece.
England 1-1 Spain
19:24
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Chris Wilson
112 mins
Spain are keeping up the pressure, and England haven’t been able to knit together a solid attacking opportunity over the last few minutes. Like Russo before her, Agyemang is a little isolated in attack.
Caldentey leads the next Spain attack, driving forward before spreading it to Lopez, but the youngster’s touch is a little loose and she hooks an effort well over.
Georgia Stanway is the latest England player who needs treatment.
England 1-1 Spain
19:22
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Chris Wilson
110 mins
Almost a chance for the Lionesses as Hemp nicks it away from the defender right on the edge of the box, but England can’t capitalise before they concede the foul on Pina to stop the counter.
Spain work the ball forward and win a corner after some decent defending. The ball in is headed to Paralluelo, and she’s around six yards out as she tries to volley in on the turn, but she misses the ball!
Another let-off for the Lionesses.
KICK-OFF! England 1-1 Spain
19:15
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Chris Wilson
Back underway already! 15 minutes to potentially decide it.
Spain have made a change, with Leila Ouahabi on for Olga Carmona.
Lucy Bronze has come off too, making way for Niamh Charles.
HALF-TIME! England 1-1 Spain
19:14
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Chris Wilson
That was the last action of the half. Sarina Wiegman is giving a half-time team talk now.
England 1-1 Spain
19:14
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Chris Wilson
105 + 2 mins
CLOSE!
England had a spell of good pressure but Spain attack as the half comes to an end, with Batlle and Bonmati exchanging passes before the latter plays it into the space. The full-back fizzes in a perfect cross between the ‘keeper and her defenders, but Paralluelo can’t sweep it in from three yards!
She tried the inside-of-the-boot flick but mis-timed it!
England 1-1 Spain
19:11
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Chris Wilson
105 mins
Some great play from Mead and Hemp before the latter breaks into the box but goes down too easily under the challenge from Aleixandra.
We’ll have two minutes of added time.
19:10
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Chris Wilson
103 mins
Agyemang holds up play well and works it wide, though Hemp can’t deliver a good enough cross this time.
The England striker slides in and barely touches Guijarro, but the free kick is given anyway.
England 1-1 Spain
19:04
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Jamie Braidwood at St Jakob Park
Sarina Wiegman said after England’s win against Sweden that the only way to get Lucy Bronze off the pitch would be in an ambulance. We’re not quite there yet but the right back has been struggling since midway through the second half and appears determined to try and play on.
KICK-OFF! England 1-1 Spain
18:56
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Chris Wilson
We’re back underway in the final!
FULL-TIME! England 1-1 Spain
18:51
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Chris Wilson
The referee blows the whistle for full-time and we’ll have extra time once again for the Lionesses at Euro 2025!
EXTRA TIME! England 1-1 Spain
18:51
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Jamie Braidwood at St Jakob Park
For the third game in a row, England head to extra time. They have given us our money’s worth and their tournament will go the full distance.
It’s been a massive effort from Sarina Wiegman’s side but Spain have more energy at the moment. Who could Wiegman turn to next? Aggie Beever-Jones and Grace Clinton have to be candidates.
England 1-1 Spain
18:50
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Chris Wilson
90 +3 mins
A few tired passages of play bit neither side is settling for extra time.
Guijarro does brilliantly on the edge of the box to beat the defender and lay it off to Paralluelo, but she miscontrols it and Lopez fires over.
England 1-1 Spain
18:40
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Chris Wilson
83 mins
Both players are fine to carry on for now.
England get straight up the pitch, with both Walsh and Toone doing well to win and keep possession, but the latter gives away a free kick moments later.
England 1-1 Spain
18:33
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Chris Wilson
76 mins
Carter concedes a free-kick on the right, and Pina will have a chance to put in a dangerous delivery.
The ball in has too much on it, and Agyemang wins possession to give England the chance to go forward again.
England 1-1 Spain
18:31
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Chris Wilson
73 mins
It’s much more equal than the majority of the first half at the moment. If anything, England are arguably on top, though they’ve had a few reminders of the dangers Spain present on the counter.
Pina is the latest to test Hampton, cutting on the outside before fizzing in an effort that the England ‘keeper beats away.
England 1-1 Spain
18:29
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Jamie Braidwood at St Jakob Park
The England fans behind Hannah Hampton’s goal chants Michelle Agyemang’s name on repeat. The 19-year-old is brought on in the 70th minute of the Euro 2025 final, just a month after being a surprise one-cap pick for the tournament. What a story and she deserves this opportunity based on how she has changed games from the bench and saved England.
England 1-1 Spain
18:26
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Chris Wilson
69 mins
CLOSE!
More good work from Kelly. She picks it up on the left and her first thought is to run at Batlle, and she works the space for the shot before testing Coll with a low drive that is tipped past the post.
England 1-1 Spain
18:24
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Chris Wilson
67 mins
That goal has given England so much belief, with the Lionesses now winning far more duels and loose balls.
Walsh is the latest to win the ball well, but she can't find Russo with the through ball.
At the other end, Spain win it and swarm forward but Del Castillo fires well wide at the near post.
Chloe Kelly makes the difference for England once again
18:21
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Miguel Delaney in Basel
What a moment for England and the Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delaney has the latest from Basel:
And the next goal is England's! Chloe Kelly again makes the difference, her directness providing the cross from Alessia Russo scores the equaliser. Spain had been supremely dominant since their goal but there had been a slackening off after half-time, that Kelly has exploited. Russo has meanwhile had a poor tournament in front of goal, if not in performance. What a moment to step up.
England 1-1 Spain
18:21
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Chris Wilson
65 mins
Better build-up from England again, with Russo doing well to bring the ball down before spraying it wide to Kelly, though the chance goes begging after Greenwood can't collect the next pass.
Moments later, England put plenty of pressure on Spain in their own box, almost forcing a mistake before Hemp concedes a foul on Carmona.
England 1-1 Spain
18:17
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Chris Wilson
61 mins
Putellas clips the ball in from the free-kick but it ends with a header aimed right at Hampton.
Moments later, Spain come on the attack again but Carter twice does well to clear and then block the follow-up shot.
England 1-1 Spain
18:15
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Chris Wilson
59 mins
England are level and what a goal it was. The question now is whether they can make the most of any momentum that goal will give them.
Moments after scoring, Russo is the first player to be booked for a late challenge.
Not long after, Bronze scythes down Carmona and is the second player to be shown a yellow card.
GOAL! England 1-1 Spain
18:14
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Jamie Braidwood
Chloe. Kelly. What a cross. And an outstanding header from Alessia Russo!
Leah Williamson goes straight over to Sarina Wiegman to receive some instructions from her manager. That is a huge moment. Spain are stunned.
GOAL! England 1-1 Spain
18:14
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Chris Wilson
57 mins
GOAL! What a finish this is, and England are level!
Russo and Kelly combine. Walsh drives forward and lays off the pass to Kelly, who checks back and swings in an inch-perfect cross that Russo meets, with the Arsenal striker cushioning a lovely header back across the ‘keeper and into the corner.
Lauren James limps out of Euro 2025 final in major England blow
18:01
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Chris Wilson
England suffered a major blow during the first half of the Euro 2025 final against Spain when Lauren James was forced off with injury.
James passed the ball out of play in the 39th minute with Spain on top after taking the lead through Mariona Caldentey, and went to ground holding her ankle.
The Chelsea winger also came off during England’s semi-final win over Italy but had trained in the days before the final and passed fit to start the game.
HALF-TIME! England 0-1 Spain
17:48
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Jamie Braidwood
Sarina Wiegman marches down the touchline towards the tunnel with her notepad in her left hand. There is work to do to turn this around, especially against such an excellent Spain team. For the third game in a row, England go into half-time behind.
England 0-1 Spain
17:40
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Chris Wilson
39 mins
Though Spain have had far more of the ball over the last 10 minutes or so, England haven’t had to deal with the same pressure or produce the last-ditch defending, though there have been some good blocks.
There’s some bad news for England though, as Lauren James has kicked the ball out of play to receive treatment.
England need composure after early setback against Spain
17:35
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Jack Rathborn
After a lively opening, the Ind