England are European champions again after securing Euro 2025 glory by defeating world champions Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout in Basel.
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 - as they had done throughout the tournament.
They will return to England as heroes on Monday and kick off their homecoming celebrations, which will continue with a homecoming parade in London tomorrow.
Sarina Wiegman paid tribute to her players to winning the most “chaotic and ridiculous” tournament - while Lucy Bronze revealed she had played with a fractured tibia.
The England players partied through the night after avenging their defeat to Spain in the 2023 World Cup final by making more history as England players.
Follow live reaction and analysis from the Euro 2025 final between England and Spain, below:
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England win the Euros: Latest news and reaction
- England celebrate historic Euro 2025 victory over Spain
- Lionesses defeat Spain on penalties to defend European title
- Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton are the heroes in the shootout
- Will England have a trophy parade after winning Euro 2025?
- England hero Lucy Bronze reveals she played entire Euro 2025 with fractured tibia
'We worked so hard, there's no better feeling'
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Mike Jones
Ella Toone spoke to BBC Sport about her feelings on becoming a two-time European Champion.
She said: "Amazing feeling. I felt all the same emotions as I did back then [at Euro 2022]. We worked so hard, winning a tournament for your country - there's no better feeling. We deserved that and we should be so proud of ourselves.
"There were times when people thought we were down and out but we never did. We had that belief in the squad that we were going to come out and win.
"That's the quiet confidence we have in ourselves. Amazing feeling. We're going to enjoy the night. I love a party, I'm a Tyldesley girl of course I love a party."
More Lionesses records
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Mike Jones
A record eleven different players scored for England during Euro 2025.
Keira Walsh, Lauren James, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Beth Mead, Aggie Beever-Jones, Lucy Bronze, Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly all finding the target.
It surpasses the previous highest total for a women’s team at the European Championship which was set by Germany in 2009, when 10 players found the net. Both nations went on to lift the title.
England fans wait outside Southend Airport as Lionesses return
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Jack Rathborn
Hampton's heroics
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Mike Jones
Hannah Hampton conceded just 27% of the penalties she faced at the tournament (3/11).
That's the lowest rate on record (since 2011) in a single edition of either the Women's World Cup or the Women's Euros (minimum eight penalties faced).
Leah Williamson’s place in England history is clear after defining moment in Euro 2025 final
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Jamie Braidwood
Amid the chaos, there was another moment of calm. Leah Williamson had just made history as England captain but first she paused.
While her teammates chased after Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton and as Michelle Agyemang and Jess Carter dropped to their knees on the pitch, Williamson turned to her beaten Spanish opponents and began to shake each of them by the hand.
No England captain had been here before, with Williamson becoming the first player in the country’s history to skipper a team to two tournament victories, as well as the first to lead a side to a title on foreign soil.
Spanish newspapers react to Lionesses’ Euro 2025 triumph as press hits out at ‘cocky’ Chloe Kelly
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Mike Jones
Spanish media has not taken kindly to Chloe Kelly’s “cocky” celebration after netting the decisive penalty that brought home a second consecutive European Championship for England.
The Arsenal winger tucked home her spot-kick after Spain missed three in a row, sealing the Euro 2025 title for the Lionesses as she wheeled away in celebration, running directly in front of heartbroken La Roja goalkeeper Cata Coll.
This has been lamented by the Spanish press, with Diario AS branding the celebration as “unnecessary”.
Lionesses use 'their voice for change'
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Mike Jones
Euro 2022 star Ellen White spoke about what’s next for the Lionesses after their victory at the Euros.
Speaking on BBC One she said: “These girls are constantly using their voice for change.
“Wanting to inspire a nation and wanting to gain more opportunities for young people and young girls.
“They're so inspiring - they want to make change. They are perfect role models.”
Euro-winning head coaches:
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Mike Jones
- 2025: Sarina Wiegman (England)
- 2022: Sarina Wiegman (England)
- 2017: Sarina Wiegman (Netherlands)
- 2013: Silvia Neid (Germany)
- 2009: Silvia Neid (Germany)
- 2005: Christina Theune (Germany)
- 2001: Christina Theune (Germany)
- 1997: Christina Theune (Germany)
- 1995: Gero Bisanz (Germany)
- 1993: Even Pellerud (Norway)
- 1991: Gero Bisanz (Germany)
- 1989: Gero Bisanz (West Germany)
- 1987: Erling Hokstad (Norway)
- 1984: Ulf Lyfors (Sweden)
Sarina Wiegman's records
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Mike Jones
Sarina Wiegman is the only manager to reach the final of all five major tournaments at which she has managed.
England's stunning penalty shootout victory over world champions Spain in Sunday's Euro 2025 final meant that the Dutchwoman has also won three successive European Championships.
She is only the second manager to achieve the feat after Christina Theune did so with Germany in 1997, 2001 and 2005.
Lionesses heading home
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Mike Jones
England’s players are heading back to the UK and will fly to London before heading to Downing Street for a reception this afternoon.
Here are the players leaving the team hotel this morning.
England player ratings v Spain: Hannah Hampton stars as Lionesses win women’s Euro 2025 final
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Lawrence Ostlere
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.
The Lionesses came back twice to reach the decider and book this revenge mission against the same side who beat them at the 2023 World Cup in Sydney.
Are England’s players paid per match?
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Mike Jones
England’s players receive what is essentially a nominal fee of around £2,000 per match and there has been equal pay between the men’s and women’s national teams since 2020. Most donate this to charity but they are not required to.
Top England internationals playing in the Women’s Super League can receive annual salaries that are in the low six figures, while top England internationals in the Premier League are able to double that in one week.
It was also also reported that the England men’s team who reached the Euro 2024 final last summer would have shared a bonus pot of £14m had they beaten Spain in the Berlin final.
Of course, many Lionesses players can boost their incomes through sponsorships and paid partnerships. However, the reliance on social media to generate additional income may put some players in a difficult position at a time when members of the squad are advocating for a social media boycott following the racist abuse suffered by Jess Carter at the tournament.
How much do England women’s players get paid?
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Mike Jones
Player bonuses
Before Euro 2025, Uefa’s executive committee confirmed that participating teams would be required to distribute between 30 to 40 per cent of their prize money received at the tournament to the players for the first time, in a move that mirrored the agreement announced by Fifa ahead of the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
The Lionesses also reached an agreement with the Football Association (FA) over performance-related bonuses before the Euros, avoiding a repeat of the row that broke out in the lead up to England reaching the World Cup final two years ago. The Guardian reported that England’s players would receive a collective bonus of £1.75m if they win Euro 2025.
The agreement with the FA ensures that England players can receive a performance-related bonus from their national association, on top of their guaranteed cut of the prize money distributed by Uefa.
Euro 2025 prize money
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Mike Jones
England are once again European champions, this time at Euro 2025, but there remains a significant pay gap when it comes to what the Lionesses players earn financially this summer.
Before the start of Euro 2025, Uefa confirmed record prize money of €41m (£34m) for the 16-team tournament. It represents an increase of 156 per cent on the prize money offered at Euro 2022, when it stood at just €16m.
England’s federation received just over €2m when the Lionesses lifted Euro 2022 but the Euro 2025 champions take home up to €5.1m, when performance bonuses are added on top of a base participation fee of €1.8m awarded to all teams at the tournament.
The total prize money on offer at the men’s Euro 2024 was €331m, with the champions Spain winning a maximum of €28.25m. The participation prize money for all 24 teams at the men’s Euros was €9.25m.
Poll of the day: Should England’s Euro 2025 win be marked with a bank holiday?
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Mike Jones
The Lionesses’ dramatic penalty shootout victory over Spain in the Euro 2025 final has sparked nationwide celebrations – and renewed calls for a bank holiday to mark the historic win.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made a surprise appearance at the stadium in Basel alongside his wife Victoria, describing the Lionesses as “history makers” after watching them defend their European title.
'Representing England is never a given'
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Mike Jones
After a tough year Chloe Kelly was rewarded with a permanent deal at Arsenal after her impressive loan spell.
"I knew that I had to get game time, and representing England is never a given,” she revealed.
“But what (Sarina) has done for the women's game, not just in England, but in the Netherlands, the whole women's game, she's taken it to another level."
Aitana Bonmati rues missed penalty
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Mike Jones
Aitana Bonmati was awarded Player of the Tournament but didn’t get the trophy she came for.
“I don't have much emotion left to be honest,” said the influential Spanish midfielder.
“I have emptied myself of emotion. We are all exhausted. We have spent many days here.
“I have to say sorry because it was my fault in the end but I was not able to score it (her penalty).
“Congratulations to our rivals. In my opinion, we were superior in the match. On some occasions, it is not enough in football.”
The sweary gift Sarina Wiegman used to inspire Lionesses before Euro 2025 final
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Jamie Braidwood
Sarina Wiegman used a sweary toiletry bag to motivate her England players before the Euro 2025 final, revealing the message “b****es get sh** done” as part of her team talk.
Wiegman sensed the opportunity to lighten the mood before England’s semi-final against Italy and delivered the same words before the Lionesses faced Spain in Sunday’s final.
Chamberlain on Hampton
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Mike Jones
Former England goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain spoke on BBC 5 Live Breakfast this morning and addressed Hannah Hampton’s impact on England’s tournament.
“Hannah Hampton has had a phenomenal tournament,” she said.
“She stepped up in a big way and she’s been fantastic. She stepped up when her country needed her. She’s number one because she earned the right to be number one.
“She’s managed to remove any negative thoughts she had and focus fully on knowing her own ability, and knowing the fact that she’s done all the work and earned the right to be there, and perform at the top level which she’s done time and time again in this tournament.”
FA ready to grow women's football
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Mike Jones
Bullingham also spoke to BBC Sport in Basel.
He said the FA will look to capitalise on last night's triumph to grow women's football even further in the UK.
"We're ready, we already have a great plan in place and now we can turbo charge that. We want to give every young girl the chance to play at their local club and at their school," Bullingham said.
"It's making sure every club has the opportunity to welcome girls and make sure they have a pathway to play. Also also in schools making sure girls have equal access, which we have worked closely with the government on.
"We want to get to the point where we should have the same number of women and men playing the game. This will be a big step forward to that."
Bullingham on extending Wiegman's contract
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Mike Jones
FA Chief Mark Bullingham was asked when talks about extending Sarina Wiegman's contract would continue and he said: "It's a little bit early for that.
“We are delighted she is with us for the World Cup and we will have that conversation at an appropriate time.
"She is an incredible manager and we're delighted to be working with her, so that has to be up to her. We will have those conversations when they're ready to go."
Carter praises fans for support
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Mike Jones
“The support I felt from the fans was incredible,” Jess Carter went on to explain about he preparations for the Euro 2025 final.
“I can't thank them enough because without the fans, my teammates and my family, I don't know if I'd have every had the courage to back on the pitch and play again.
“I'm not normally someone who struggles with the hate they received because everyone is going to have their opinion. But this tournament has been tough and I wasn't sure I'd be able to get back on the pitch and do me.
"Everyone of those fans, I'm not ever going to be able to show my thanks enough, but they have been incredible, and I hope they will continue to cheer on the Lionesses every single day."
Jess Carter admits she was ‘scared’ to play Euro 2025 final after racist abuse
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Mike Jones
England defender Jess Carter admitted she was “scared” to play in the Euro 2025 final after suffering racist abuse during the tournament as she thanked her teammates for their support.
Carter told ITV: "I was super scared to play for the first time in my life.
“But when I woke up and I saw my team, and the support I had and the belief I had from my team-mates, my family and my manager.
“I knew I could just come out and give it my all. That's all you can do."
Jubilant Princess Charlotte celebrates Lionesses Euro 2025 win with her father Prince William
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Mike Jones
A jubilant Princess Charlotte has been spotted celebrating alongside her father, the Prince of Wales, as England secure back‑to‑back European Championship titles.
The Lionesses fought back from a one-goal deficit against Spain at St Jakob‑Park in Basel to win Euro 2025 after a tense penalty shootout. The victory made the Lionesses the first team ever to defend their Euro crown since the tournament began in 1984.
What has the goverment said about the parade?
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Mike Jones
Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, said: "The Lionesses' incredible win has done our country proud.
“Now, we have the chance to cheer these heroes home at their homecoming parade.
“The Lionesses didn’t just set out to win the tournament, they wanted to change society – and this government is rising to that challenge.
“Whether it is supporting girls and boys to pursue school sport, investing in grassroots facilities across the country or bidding for the 2035 Women's World Cup, we are laying the foundations for a decade of change by breaking down the barriers to participation and inspiring the next generation of players."
What has the FA said about the trophy parade?
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Mike Jones
FA Chief Executive, Mark Bullingham, said: "Our history-making Lionesses are Champions of Europe for the second successive time, and have become the first England Senior team in history to win a tournament overseas.
“We are so proud of all of the players, Sarina and the support team who have all been part of this incredible achievement. They have all worked unbelievably hard and we know the nation shares our pride.
“The victory celebration in London on Tuesday will give England fans an opportunity to celebrate with the players, and be part of history.
“We’ve had amazing support from our fans both in Switzerland and at home throughout the tournament, and we look forward to celebrating together and creating some lifelong memories.”
How can I watch the Lionesses victory parade?
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Mike Jones
The homecoming celebration will be broadcast live across the BBC, ITV and Sky between 12pm noon and 1pm. Fans can also follow coverage of the event across England’s social media channels.
The event is free to attend, with the Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force welcoming home the victorious England team.
When is the Lionesses trophy parade?
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Mike Jones
The Lionesses’ Euro 2025 parade will be on Tuesday 29 July with an open-top bus procession along The Mall in London.
It will start at 12.10pm BST, finishing with a staged ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace starting at approximately 12.30pm.
Behind the scenes with the Royals
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Mike Jones
Prince William and Princess Charlotte shared a behind-the-scenes video of their trip to the Euro 2025 final.
The Prince of Wales took his daughter to watch the Lionesses and both were at pitchside during the post match celebrations.
Toone pays tribute to late father after Euros win
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Mike Jones
Ella Toone paid tribute to her late father after England won Euro 2025.
Her father passed away in September last year and Toone revealed a special moment she shared with her mother.
“My dad, I went up to see my family and my mum she said there was a spare seat next to her,” she said.
“He was there and that was the sign I was looking for today.
“My family, my dad, everyone who has got me here today, they have been my support network from the very start.”
Ella Toone’s emotional tribute to late father moments after Euro 2025 final win
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Jamie Braidwood
Ella Toone paid tribute to her late father Nick moments after England won Euro 2025, in what was the midfielder’s first trophy since he passed away in September last year.
Toone was in tears after England’s shootout victory over Spain and looked towards the sky as she was hugged by Alessia Russo, Keira Walsh and Alex Greenwood.
What's next?
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Mike Jones
Once this victory sinks in, attention will soon turn to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
That’s just the nature of football, there’s always another tournament to compete in, another hurdle to leap over.
That tournament takes place between 24 June and 25 July in two years time.
Sarina Wiegman’s contract runs to the end of that tournament and the FA will be keen to maintain her services as long as possible.
'We didn't do it the easy way'
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Mike Jones
Lucy Bronze admitted that England made winning the Euros hard work but praised the belief within the team.
“We’ve seen it all, even with Beth re-taking the first one [penalty]. We didn’t do it the easy way, but we always believed in ourselves and it showed,” she said.
“It’s so different, last Euros we played fantastic, this one we showed a different side, a fight, a resilience.
“We were reigning champions but we were fresh faced. It’s an amazing achievement, but we never doubted ourselves.
“I don’t think I can put it into words. I’m so proud of playing for England, I’d do anything for this team to win.
“There’s nothing I can say to express the feeling I have.”
Kelly on her penalty routine
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Mike Jones
Chloe Kelly has a rather unusual penalty routine. A skip first then into the run up before striking the ball.
She was asked about it as part of the Euro 2025 final dicussions and said: "To be honest, it started when I was at Everton quite a few years ago now.
“It is something that works for me, I can't explain it too much. My routine that works for me and I take my time and I take my breath.
"Taking a penalty normally would probably be a bit weird to me."
England’s Chloe Kelly reveals she missed three penalties in last training session before Euro 2025 final
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Mike Jones
England’s Chloe Kelly reveals she missed three penalties in last training session before the Lionesses Euro 2025 final win against Spain.
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 in Sunday’s final (27 July).
Speaking in a press conference after the win, Kelly revealed she had missed three penalties in training.
She said: “Taking the penalty, I actually missed three in training yesterday, but it is the belief in this squad. I am really proud to be English right now.”
Anatomy of a Euro 2025 final penalty shootout and how England claimed glory again
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Jack Rathborn
England held their nerve when Spain crumbled in a tense penalty shootout to settle a gripping Women’s Euro 2025 final in Basel.
Hannah Hampton’s remarkable story of resilience was complete with two immense saves and Chloe Kelly stepped up at the right time to blast the Lionesses into the history books.
Here’s how the 3-1 win on penalties unfolded at St-Jakob Park:
Carney praises Hampton
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Mike Jones
Speaking on ITV yesterday, Karen Carney was full of praise for England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton who saved two penalties in the shootout to help the Lionesses win the trophy.
Carney said: "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.”
Michelle Agyemang named Young Player of the Tournament
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Mike Jones
After the game the England players lined up waiting to give Spain a guard of honour.
Before that happened they parted ways to allow Michelle Agyemang to head to the stage and collect the Young Player of the Tournament award.
The 19-year-old scored two goals to save England twice in the knockout stages and they would not have won the tournament without her.
England celebrate Euro 2025 victory
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Mike Jones
Inside England’s Euro 2025 party - including celebrations with ‘coffee dog’ Reggie
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Jamie Braidwood
England’s triumphant Euro 2025 winners celebrated into the night in Switzerland after defeating Spain on penalties to defend their European crown.
The Lionesses completed a remarkable tournament of comebacks by fighting from behind to beat t