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
One final cheer at Downing Street
19:51
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Will Castle
As the players and staff line up for one more group photo in front of Number 10, the squad lets out a big cheer as Euro 2025 champions.
“It was very lovely,” Wiegman said. When asked what Angela Rayner said to her, she replied: “Congratulations.”
The Lionesses re-emerge from Number 10
19:45
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Will Castle
After meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock, the England players have re-emerged from Number 10.
Some of the players went and said hi to Larry, Downing Street’s resident cat who serves as Chief Mouser of the Cabinet.
Leah Williamson’s place in England history is clear after defining moment in Euro 2025 final
19:45
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Chris Wilson
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. And while there were many heroes on yet another improbable night, to complete a “chaotic and ridiculous” tournament in the words of Sarina Wiegman, it was the clear-mindedness of Williamson that repeatedly shone through.
Angela Rayner meets to Lionesses
19:30
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Will Castle
Downing Street welcomes the Euro 2025 champions
19:18
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Will Castle
Hannah Hampton’s comeback story defies belief and leads England to Euro 2025 glory
19:15
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Chris Wilson
It was, as Sarina Wiegman said, a “fairytale”. But Hannah Hampton had believed from the start, having proved everyone wrong by just reaching Euro 2025. Even when Hampton overcame the doubts and the advice of doctors who said she would not become a goalkeeper, she did not think the England fans would welcome her after replacing a legend between the posts in Mary Earps.
Hampton finished the Euros as England’s hero in the penalty shootout win over Spain, perhaps as the tournament’s best player, and with Wiegman jumping into her arms after saving the spot kicks from Aitana Bonmati and Mariona Caldentey. “Every player has her own story and her journey has been incredible too,” Wiegman said. “It’s a little bit like a fairytale when you then stop those penalties in the final.”
Lionesses' Downing Street delay explained
19:10
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Will Castle
We’re hearing that the Lionesses were held up by rush hour traffic, even during the school holidays, between Southend Airport and Downing Street.
It led to them arriving at Number 10 nearing two hours later than scheduled.
Anatomy of a Euro 2025 final penalty shootout and how England claimed glory again
19:02
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Chris Wilson
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.
A first England side to defend a major title and a first England side to win on foreign soil, Leah Williamson has led a group of history-makers.
The Lionesses arrive at Downing Street
18:55
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Will Castle
The England squad have arrived for their visit to Downing Street - they’re a bit late, but I think we’ll allow them some leeway. They’ve had a big 24 hours.
They’ll be meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock.
Before heading into Number 10, they posed for a photo while decked in their medals. Cheers, whistles and whoops could be heard from the onlooking crowd.
Michelle Agyemang named Young Player of the Tournament
18:52
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Chris Wilson
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.
Attending the homecoming parade
18:44
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Chris Wilson
Those looking to attend the parade and ceremony in person are advised by the FA to plan ahead. While events kick off just after midday, the football body says it is expecting large crowds, so aiming to arrive early will likely help to secure a good spot.
Attendees have been asked to use public transport or walk to the event, as there will be a number of road closures in place in areas surrounding the event. There will also be no dedicated parking.
The FA says that the following stations can be used to access The Mall:
- Green Park (London Underground)
- Piccadilly Circus (London Underground)
- Victoria (London Underground, National Rail)
- Westminster (London Underground)
- Charing Cross (London Underground, National Rail)
England trophy parade: Route, map and schedule for Euro 2025 victory celebrations
18:36
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Chris Wilson
There are a few key timings to be aware of for anyone wanting to watch the events live:
- 12.10pm: Homecoming celebration starts with an open-top bus procession along The Mall
- 12.30pm: Start of the live Homecoming celebration staged event at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace
- 1pm: The Homecoming celebration is due to finish
The Homecoming celebration will be broadcast live on the BBC, ITV and Sky between 12pm and 1pm, with viewers able to tune in at any time.
All of these channels also offer respective online live TV streaming services for those with devices connected to the internet.
England trophy parade: Route, map and schedule for Euro 2025 victory celebrations
18:28
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Chris Wilson
Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses will be bringing the trophy home on Tuesday 29 July as they have a homecoming celebration in London.
Fans will have an opportunity to celebrate with the team as they travel down The Mall in an open-top bus before taking to the stage for aceremony in front of Buckingham Palace.
The event will not be ticketed and free to attend, the Football Association (FA) has confirmed, inviting fans, residents and businesses to join the celebrations. The ceremony will be supported by the UK government.
Inside England’s Euro 2025 party - including celebrations with ‘coffee dog’ Reggie
18:20
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Chris Wilson
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 the world champions, with Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton starring in the shootout.
There were emotional scenes at Basel’s St Jakob Park with Sarina Wiegman admitting she was looking forward to some “more dancing” during their trophy celebrations.
“I might have a drink but I will not be drinking as much as the players," Wiegman laughed.
After spending the previous night before the game in Basel, England returned to their luxury five-star Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich to continue their Euro 2025 party.
Chloe Kelly among four England players in Euro 2025 team of the tournament despite starting zero games
18:12
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Chris Wilson
Lionesses super-sub Chloe Kelly is among the England quartet to feature in the Euro 2025 team of the tournament after guiding her side to back-to-back European Championships.
Having also proved the match-winner three years earlier at Wembley, Kelly fired in the deciding penalty in the final’s shootout to retain England’s crown and down world champions Spain.
Kelly has been hailed for her contributions in England’s triumph after providing game-deciding contributions in all of England's Euro 2025 knockout matches.
Why the true potential of the Lionesses’ legacy goes further than you think
18:04
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Chris Wilson
In the most demanding moments of the Euro 2025 final, when the England players had to go to the depths of their will, they also felt something different. They didn’t endure the same tension as in previous games, or even the same doubt.
It was a common sentiment, from substitute Niamh Charles to Sarina Wiegman. Charles insisted there wasn’t a single moment when she thought England would lose to Spain. Wiegman, even more strikingly, admitted that marked a change from the quarter-final and semi-final.
“To be honest, I didn’t have that. I had a couple of times in the Sweden game and the Italy game and I thought: ‘We might be going home tomorrow.’” They of course went home on Monday anyway, but with the trophy itself.
Aitana Bonmati rues missed penalty
17:56
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Chris Wilson
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 truth behind Chloe Kelly’s unwavering confidence
17:48
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Chris Wilson
Fair play to the Spanish press for finding another element of a Chloe Kelly penalty that some may find “unnecessary”. And no, it was not spinning the ball back onto the spot, or the little stamp either side of the circle, or the raising of the left leg before skipping into the run-up, all parts of Kelly’s routine which are, to her, completely necessary.
It was instead Kelly’s little side-eye to Spain goalkeeper Cata Coll, after thumping her penalty into the net to win England the Euros, that caught some attention. Kelly’s focus was on running towards the England fans after producing the winning moment in a second consecutive Euros final, and there was only a fleeting glance in Coll’s direction.
But it was enough to transmit the feeling that everybody already knew, anyway, that when the moment came, Kelly was going to remain composed and deliver another clutch moment. It was never in doubt, even if Kelly had her previous penalty saved in the semi-final win over Italy and admitted to missing three penalties in training before the Euro 2025 final. “I don't miss penalties twice,” Kelly said.
England return to heroes' welcome
17:40
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Chris Wilson
Four Lionesses named in Team of the Tournament
17:32
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Chris Wilson
Four England players have been picked for the Euro 2025 Team of the Tournament.
Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo feature alongside a quarter of Spanish players including Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas, who have won the last four Ballons d’Or between them.
Here is the team in full:
Hampton; Bronze, Paredes, Linari, Kett; Patri, Bonmati, Putellas; Brand, Kelly, Russo.
Lionesses late for Downing Street
17:24
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Chris Wilson
The England squad are behind schedule for their trip to Downing Street, where they’ll be meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock.
That was supposed to get underway at around 5pm BST, though it’ll be delayed quite a bit.
The numbers behind Lionesses Euro 2025 success
17:16
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Chris Wilson
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Goalscorers for the Lionesses in Switzerland. Lauren James, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Michelle Agyemang and Alessia Russo netted twice each with one apiece for Bronze, Kelly, Keira Walsh, Beth Mead, Lauren Hemp and Aggie Beever-Jones.
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Shootout saves by Hannah Hampton – two each in the quarter-final against Sweden and the final against Spain.
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England have now won all four of their shootouts under Wiegman’s management. Kelly has scored the decisive penalty in three of those.
110km/h
The speed of Kelly’s winning spot-kick in the final, according to the technology inside the ball. Equivalent to 68.4mph, it was the fastest of any goal at the tournament.
The numbers behind Lionesses Euro 2025 success
17:08
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Chris Wilson
Here are some of the Lionesses key statistics from Euro 2025:
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Manager Wiegman has won the title three times in succession, having also lifted the trophy in 2017 with her native Netherlands. Only former Germany coach Tina Theune has previously won three consecutive Women’s Euros.
England join Germany and Norway as the only teams with multiple Women’s Euros titles, with only Germany previously retaining the trophy.
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Minutes played in the tournament by full-back Lucy Bronze, who revealed after the final that she had been suffering from a fractured tibia.
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Combined goals or assists for England substitutes at the tournament, the most for a team at the Women’s Euros in Opta’s official records.
Lionesses arrive at Southend Airport!
17:03
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Chris Wilson
The players haven't stayed around for long, making their way straight onto the bus, which duly takes off for the capital.
Hundreds lining the streets near the terminal as the squad bus makes its way through.
Lionesses arrive at Southend Airport!
17:01
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Chris Wilson
Chants of “Football’s Coming Home” as the England squad make their way to the bus.
Lionesses arrive at Southend Airport!
16:58
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Chris Wilson
The Lionesses are emerging from the terminal at Southend Airport, led by captain Leah Williamson!
The numbers behind Lionesses Euro 2025 success
16:55
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Chris Wilson
As England Women bask in the glory of their second successive European Championship title, the numbers behind their historic triumph provide interesting reading.
Sarina Wiegman’s side came from behind to beat Spain in a thrilling penalty shootout to defend their European crown.
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.
They return to England as heroes on Monday and kick off their homecoming celebrations, which will continue with a homecoming parade in London tomorrow.
England men’s team should ‘take a lesson’ from the Lionesses, says Starmer
16:47
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Mike Jones
The England men’s football team should “take a lesson” from the Lionesses, Sir Keir Starmer has said, following their dramatic Euro 2025 victory.
England became European champions again on Sunday evening after defeating Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout in Basel.
The prime minister – who is a football fan himself – said the Lionesses have “captured the hearts of the nation”, adding the team are an inspiration for young people across the country.
Lionesses set to arrive at Southend Airport
16:41
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Chris Wilson
The arrival pictures are in!
Lionesses set to arrive at Southend Airport
16:35
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Chris Wilson
Fan favourite Jill Scott is now signing autographs, with the Euro 2022 winner the first notable arrival into Southend Airport.
Lionesses set to arrive at Southend Airport
16:30
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Chris Wilson
Are England’s players paid per match?
16:24
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Chris Wilson
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.
Player bonuses
16:16
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Chris Wilson
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.
Lionesses set to arrive at Southend Airport
16:04
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Chris Wilson
There’s a freestyler keeping the crowd entertained outside Southend Airport, and there were cheers for easyJet staff members (presumably cabin crew) as they emerged from the terminal.
The players and staff have just posed for a group photo in front of the plane, so they should be emerging soon.
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