England captain Leah Williamson said the Lionesses are determined to not be a “flash in the pan” and “continue their legacy” as they prepare to face world champions Spain in the Euro 2025 final in Basel.
Sarina Wiegman’s side have the historic opportunity to become the first England team in history to defend a major tournament title, as they go in search of back-to-back European crowns after their Euro 2022 win three years ago.
"You don't want to be a flash in the pan, a memory, and before 2022 we said it was the start of something,” captain Williamson said. “So we're still trying to play our role. We know how powerful that is. I hope it continues to grow, the respect for women's football, for women, and women's sport in general."
Williamson did not think the Lionesses will be underdogs against world champions Spain, in what is a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final in Sydney. England will be out for revenge after Spain’s 1-0 win, while Spain are determined to enjoy the moment after their victory was overshadowed by Luis Rubiales.
England required miraculous escapes to defeat Sweden and then Italy in the knockout stages, with Michelle Agyemang’s dramatic equaliser and Chloe Kelly’s penalty rebound firing the Lionesses into a third consecutive final.
There were some concern over forward Lauren James after she picked up a knock to her ankle during the win over Italy. But the 23-year-old trained on the eve of the final and Wiegman has confirmed that she expects to have all 23 players available on Sunday.
Euro 2025 final live: Build-up to England v Spain
- England build up to Euro 2025 final against Spain
- England captain Leah Williamson delivers powerful message ahead of Euro 2025 final
- Lauren James trains on eve of England's Euro 2025 final and set to be available
- Wiegman: I have fallen in love with England after ‘craziest’ tournament yet
- Everything you need to know before Euro 2025 final
Is England vs Spain on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Euro 2025 final for free
01:00 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland will get their shot at back-to-back European titles after clawing their way to the Euro 2025 final in Switzerland - and they will face familiar opponents on Sunday.
England will take on Spain in a sensational rematch of the 2023 World Cup final after Aitana Bonmati’s goal in extra time sent the world champions through to their first European final with a 1-0 victory over Germany in Zurich.
Spain are looking to follow their World Cup triumph two years ago, where they beat England 1-0 in Sydney, with a first ever Euros title while the Lionesses will be out for revenge as they defend their title.
Is England vs Spain on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Euro 2025 final
Ella Toone says Lionesses ‘nearly killed’ Sarina Wiegman with late Euro 2025 heroics
00:00 , Jamie BraidwoodMidfielder Ella Toone joked England “nearly killed” Sarina Wiegman en route to the Euro 2025 final.
“I think we’ve nearly killed her twice this tournament,” said Toone. “She’s said we’ve definitely aged her, but five consecutive tournaments for Sarina being in the final and that’s just unbelievable.
“We know we’re in good hands, we know she’s a manager who can take teams right to the final, and she’s done a few good speeches to be fair, this camp, I’ll give it to her.”
Lionesses ‘nearly killed’ Sarina Wiegman with late Euro 2025 heroics
The contrasting England and Spain paths behind runs to Euro 2025 final
23:00 , Jamie BraidwoodAs England again wonder how Keira Walsh can evade Spain’s intense press in order to decide a major trophy, some in the Football Association are still marvelling at the shift. This is as high a level as you can get, and is now a frequent challenge, when they grew up just hoping to qualify for tournaments.
“I have trouble explaining to my kids sometimes that this isn’t normal,” FA chief executive Mark Bullingham laughs. “When you look at 1967 and through 50 years to 2020, we made one final.”
The contrasting England and Spain paths behind runs to Euro 2025 final
Aitana Bonmati reveals England’s mistake and the quality to define Euro 2025 final
22:00 , Jamie BraidwoodAt Euro 2025, Aitana Bonmati has already demonstrated her ability to be patient, and wait for the gaps to open up. Here, though, the world’s best player is sitting in front of a tactics board, pushing markers across a Subbuteo pitch and explaining how Spain defeated England to win the 2023 World Cup final.
Aitana Bonmati reveals England’s mistake and the quality to define Euro 2025 final
The secrets behind Sarina Wiegman’s success - and why latest final is not ‘luck’
21:00 , Jamie BraidwoodThey may have already used their nine lives, but England are through to their third consecutive major tournament final at Euro 2025.
Yes, England have been extremely fortunate to make it this far, requiring miraculous escapes to defeat Sweden and Italy in the knockout stages and overcome sub-par performances.
But if the Lionesses have had some luck on their side, there is no denying that reaching another final is an impressive achievement - one that is unprecedented in England’s history.
The secrets behind Sarina Wiegman’s success - and why latest final is not ‘luck’
England v Spain referee: Who is trailblazing Euro 2025 final official Stephanie Frappart?
20:00 , Jamie BraidwoodStephanie Frappart will referee the Euro 2025 final between England and Spain, in the lastest in a long line of achievements for the trailblazing French official.
Frappart, 41, is one of Uefa’s leading officials and has made history by taking charge of several high-profile men’s fixtures in recent years.
England v Spain referee: Who is Euro 2025 final official Stephanie Frappart?
How England can solve Spain problem to seize Euro 2025 glory
19:00 , Miguel Delaneyhe last few hours before a major final always have that strangely charged serenity. If that sounds like a contradiction, it only fits with the mood. At England’s Dolder Grand base, there's also one question left hanging in the rarefied air. Will Sarina Wiegman come up with something different for the Euro 2025 final – the team’s third in a row, and her fifth?
How England can solve Spain problem to seize Euro 2025 glory
Leah Williamson 'aware' of how much Euro 2025 final means to the nation
18:40 , Jamie BraidwoodLeah Williamson said England are “connected” to the nation back home and understand what it would mean to win just a second trophy since 1966 with victory on Sunday.
“The opportunity tomorrow and what’s on offer is the best thing in football,” Williamson said. “We wanted to be here until the end and have a chance to win the trophy.
“We don’t carry the weight of it but we’re aware of it because it means the same to us. We recognise the opportunity and we’ll do everything we can to do it.”
Lauren James injury latest as England provide update on Euro 2025 ‘scare’
18:15 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland forward Lauren James is set to be available for the Euro 2025 final against Spain after recovering from an ankle injury.
James was forced off at half-time during England’s semi-final win over Italy but has trained in the days before the final and is set to be fit.
Sarina Wiegman expects to have all 23 players available for selection, should they come through their final recovery, including James.
Lauren James injury latest as England provide update on Euro 2025 ‘scare’
England captain Leah Williamson delivers powerful message ahead of Euro 2025 final
17:53 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland captain Leah Williamson said the Lionesses are determined to not be a “flash in the pan” and “continue their legacy” as game-changers as they prepare to face world champions Spain in the Euro 2025 final in Basel.
The Lionesses have reached a third consecutive major tournament final and will defend the European title won at Wembley three years ago against a Spain team who defeated them in the World Cup final in 2023.
England captain Leah Williamson delivers powerful message ahead of Euro 2025 final
Spain head coach Montse Tome ahead of the Euro 2025 final
17:31 , Jamie BraidwoodAsked if Spain are under pressure as world champion ahead of playing England in the Euro 2025 final, head coach Montse Tome says Spain have already made history by reaching the Euros final for the first time.
“ I don't think about pressure. I think during the tournament we have been writing history, semi-finals, final for the first time, winning against Germany for the first time. We have been accomplishing objectives and that’s why we are here.
“We wanted to play six games and we are here [in the final]. England are defending the title, they are champions. We will compete and want to enjoy the game but we want to win. The journey has been spectacular.
Spain's captain speaks ahead of Euro 2025 final
17:11 , Jamie BraidwoodSpain captain Irene Parades ahead of facing England in the Euro 2025 final.
“England is one of the best national teams in the world. They deserve to be in the final. We will have players tomorrow who share clubs and we have played each other several times. They have made us suffer, we do the same. It will be a balanced game. All the respect tomorrow.
“The team is here in an important moment. We are mature at all levels. We are in a good shape and have a good combination of players, which helps in order to be in a final. We are calm, we are cool, we are enjoying football. We don’t see pressure - we see this as an opportunity to continue writing history.”
England captain Leah Williamson: Lionesses can't be afraid
17:01 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland captain Leah Williamson speaks of the importance of not being “fearful of losing” in the Euro 2025 final.
“That’s the main thing. If you’re fearful of losing, even if you win, do you enjoy that experience, do you full take it in? Do you give everything that you have? Or are you expending energy in the wrong way?
“I think this team is so task-focused that whatever is in our way, we will try to overcome that together. I don’t think we’re a team fearful of losing. In football, anything can happen in football – there is so much out of your control.
“We focus on being the best people we can to each other, performing the best that we can and hopefully that gives you the result you want. But definitely not fearful of losing because you do expend energy in ways you don’t want to."
Leah Williamson confirms she is also fit for the Euro 2025 final
16:41 , Jamie BraidwoodLeah Williamson confirms she is fit for the Euro 2025 after recovering from her own ankle scare during the tournament, as she is asked to what extent she would play through injury ahead of such a big match.
"I can speak for every single member of the squad when I say that as long as we get the green light we would play through anything [pain]. My ankle is great. My mum rolled her ankle the other day so she's taken all the attention now. I had a scare but I want to be involved, I want to help the team so I'm ready to go tomorrow."
Sarina Wiegman and Leah Williamson press conference
16:26 , Jamie BraidwoodSarina Wiegman jokes that she has been having as many “heart attacks” as England fans late in games - but talks though her mindset when it comes to in-game substitutions.
“We want to be the best prepared. We’re trying to prepare what can happen and what we need. When we picked the squad we talked about what we might need in different scenarios. In the game, you do what you think is necessary. When we want to make a change, we can make it very quickly.”
Sarina Wiegman and Leah Williamson press conference
16:18 , Jamie BraidwoodLeah Williamson on whether England are underdogs against Spain.
“Tomorrow we play a game against the world champions that continues to prove themselves. They are the best at what they do. We think we’re good at what we do as well.
“There’s a lot of respect between the teams and I would be hesitant to say there’s an underdog. But we’re playing the world champions.”
Williamson says it was “horrible” to watch the 2023 World Cup final.
Leah Williamson: 'You don't want to be a flash in the pan, a memory'
16:16 , Jamie BraidwoodLeah Williamson on what she hopes the legacy of England’s Euro 2025 can be.
“The consistency of the girls. I wasn’t involved in 2023 but the landscape keeps changing and we’re trying to change with it. That’s a hard thing to do but it proves that the quality of the game continues to rise. We don’t want to be a flash in the pan, or a memory. We want to continue and that the respect for the women’s game and women can continue.”
Sarina Wiegman and Leah Williamson press conference
16:14 , Jamie BraidwoodLeah Williamson on the chance to win the trophy and become the first England team to win a tournament on foreign soil.
“We’re very connected to what it means to the nation. I think the opportunity of tomorrow is the best thing in football. We wanted to be here and for the chance to fight for the trophy. We don’t carry the weight of it, and how much it means, but we’re aware of it and will do everything we can to take it.
“The beautiful thing about 2022 was that I don’t think any of us will have that again. Being away from home is different, you represent your country somewhere else. The history on the line, it feels like every time this team plays [we have the chance to make history]. It’s a real privilege to be involved in, to continue the legacy we have already started.”
Sarina Wiegman and Leah Williamson press conference
16:09 , Jamie BraidwoodSarina Wiegman speaks to the packed room in Basel ahead of the Euro 2025 final. She confirms that Lauren James trained today and is available.
“We had 23 players and the pitch today and everyone came through. We have many players that can impact, and she can have an impact too.”
Is England vs Spain on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Euro 2025 final for free
16:03 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland will get their shot at back-to-back European titles after clawing their way to the Euro 2025 final in Switzerland - and they will face familiar opponents on Sunday.
Is England vs Spain on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Euro 2025 final
England delayed at packed press conference
15:46 , Jamie BraidwoodA packed press room at St Jakob Park - with standing room only before the Euro 2025 pre-final press conferences. England have been delayed by 15 minutes until 4pm.
England's pre-Euro 2025 final press conferences coming up
15:35 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland manager Sarina Wiegman and captain Leah Williamson will appear at a press conference shortly before the Euro 2025 final against Spain. They’ll be speaking from St Jakob Park in Basel, which hosts tomorrow’s final.
All calm in Lionesses camp ahead Euro 2025 final clash with Spain
15:30 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland midfielder Ella Toone knows millions of people in the nation will be watching when the holders take the pitch against world champions Spain in Sunday's Euro 2025 final, but she said the team are not feeling the pressure.
"The pressure is just the stuff that we put on ourselves," Toone said.
"We said that we wanted to make the nation proud, and I think we've done that already. We've reached a final for the third time in a row, and that's something that we can hold our heads high (about) and we should be proud of that.
"We know that no matter what we do, we're always inspiring the next generation of young girls and boys starting out in their journey. No pressure from our side."
Why England and Spain’s unique rivalry goes beyond the Euro 2025 final
15:15 , Jamie BraidwoodAt kick-off in the Euro 2025 final, England and Spain will be rivals. But before and after, many will be friends and allies, united by a common cause. Keira Walsh is determined to win on Sunday, to become a two-time European champion as part of the first-ever England team to defend a title at a major international tournament.
But Walsh also wants Spain to enjoy their moment, to make up for what was lost. Spain will undoubtedly enjoy the occasion more if they beat England to add to their World Cup triumph, but Walsh was aware of the wider meaning.
Why England and Spain’s unique rivalry goes beyond the Euro 2025 final
Sarina Wiegman: I have fallen in love with England after ‘craziest’ tournament yet
15:00 , Miguel DelaneyShortly before Sarina Wiegman walks into one of the grand rooms at England’s five-star Dolder base overlooking Zurich, Ella Toone can’t help but laugh.
“We’ve nearly killed her twice in this tournament,” Toone says. It sometimes feels like at least twice in single games, especially those against Sweden and Italy.
“You’ve definitely aged me,” Wiegman told the players after the semi-final. You wouldn’t think it as she walks in for a more informal chat with media on the eve of the Euro 2025 final.
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Sarina Wiegman: I have fallen in love with England after ‘craziest’ tournament yet
The secrets behind Sarina Wiegman’s success - and why latest final is not ‘luck’
14:00 , Jamie BraidwoodThey may have already used their nine lives, but England are through to their third consecutive major tournament final at Euro 2025.
Yes, England have been extremely fortunate to make it this far, requiring miraculous escapes to defeat Sweden and Italy in the knockout stages and overcome sub-par performances.
But if the Lionesses have had some luck on their side, there is no denying that reaching another final is an impressive achievement - one that is unprecedented in England’s history.
The secrets behind Sarina Wiegman’s success - and why latest final is not ‘luck’
Spain 'ready for anything' ahead of facing England in Euro 2025 final
13:00 , Jamie BraidwoodSpain are remaining tight-lipped about what they expect from England in Sunday's Euro 2025 final in Basel, but midfielder Alexia Putellas says her side are ready for whatever Sarina Wiegman and her squad come up with.
"England is a team that can come up with many things -- they can be in a low block and move forward, or they can be a team that wants to do both things, (but) we are a team with a lot of resources," Putellas said.
"If they decide to be in the low block and move forward, we have been able to play (in the past) and score goals. We are well-balanced so that they do not move forward ... it's hard to get the ball off us, we are ready for anything."
Aitana Bonmati reveals England’s mistake and the quality to define Euro 2025 final
12:00 , Jamie BraidwoodAt Euro 2025, Aitana Bonmati has already demonstrated her ability to be patient, and wait for the gaps to open up. Here, though, the world’s best player is sitting in front of a tactics board, pushing markers across a Subbuteo pitch and explaining how Spain defeated England to win the 2023 World Cup final.
Across sport, and certainly in football, It is rare to come across examples of the best in the world calmly articulating the little moments that separate their genius from the rest. But Bonmati is an exception in many respects and, at 27, the midfielder’s awareness of space and her ability to exploit it is what defines her generational talent.
Aitana Bonmati reveals England’s mistake and the quality to define Euro 2025 final
Lauren James involved in training this morning
11:03 , Jamie BraidwoodLauren James was part of a 23-player England squad involved in training this morning in Zurich.
“She’s still recovering,” Wiegman said yesterday. “She’s doing things on the pitch and we have two more days so we’re going to give her time.
“We don’t know yet [if she’ll be ready], but that’s what we’re going to go for – [we want to have] 23 players available for the game on Sunday.”
James took a knock to her ankle during England’s semi-final against Italy on Tuesday and was forced off at half-time.
‘Inevitable’ Michelle Agyemang has left Lionesses with one choice for Euro 2025 final
11:00 , Jamie BraidwoodAt some point, Michelle Agyemang may start playing a game for England when they are not behind. It could even be on Sunday in the Euro 2025 final. But for now, it is hard to think of anyone at this tournament who has a clearer understanding of their exact role and the impact they can make than the 19-year-old striker who began it with just one international appearance for her country, and who has now saved them from the brink twice in two games.
“She feels inevitable right now,” said Leah Williamson.
‘Inevitable’ Michelle Agyemang has left Lionesses with one choice for Euro 2025 final
How England can solve Spain problem to seize Euro 2025 glory
10:00 , Miguel DelaneyThe last few hours before a major final always have that strangely charged serenity. If that sounds like a contradiction, it only fits with the mood. At England's Dolder Grand base, there's also one question left hanging in the rarefied air. Will Sarina Wiegman come up with something different for the Euro 2025 final - the team's third in a row, and her fifth?
The route to Basel's St Jakob-Park has been tumultuous, with the England manager arguably getting her starting approach wrong in at least three games. There is nevertheless another crucial element.
How England can solve Spain problem to seize Euro 2025 glory
Aitana Bonmati is hoping to add another piece of silverware
09:00 , Jamie BraidwoodAitana Bonmati is hoping to add another piece of silverware to her trophy cabinet when Spain play their first Euro final, taking on holders England in Basel.
"It would close the circle a little bit -- this, together with the Olympic Games," Bonmati said. "We want to add the only tournaments that we are missing. For me personally, it would be very nice in the future to have the memory of having won the great tournaments at the highest level in football.
"The game on Sunday is unique, very one-on-one, where things are decided by the smallest margins. Anything can happen, no matter how experienced or knowledgeable you are," Bonmati explained.
"They have it too, they have lived through many finals. It is going to be a very equal match in that respect."
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Spain hero Aitana Bonmati reveals secret plan behind stunning winner in Euro 2025 semi-final
08:00 , Jamie BraidwoodAitana Bonmati revealed Spain had spotted Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger’s tendency to step away from her near post after scoring from the tightest of angles to send the world champions into the Euro 2025 final.
"We had studied Berger and sometimes the first post was left empty,” Bonmati told Spanish TV station RTVE, as world champions Spain progressed to their first-ever European final.
How much do England women’s players get paid? Lionesses’ Euro 2025 prize money explained
07:00 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland are once again through to a major international tournament final, this time at Euro 2025, but there remains a significant pay gap when it comes to what the Lionesses players are likely to earn financially this summer.
Do England’s players get paid? Lionesses’ Euro 2025 prize money explained
The secret to Chloe Kelly’s unbreakable confidence
06:00 , Jamie BraidwoodWhen the pressure is at its highest, Kelly has been able to rise above it and deliver for England, time and time again - this is how
ITV records biggest audience of the year for England’s Euro 2025 semi-final
05:00 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland’s dramatic Euro 2025 semi-final win over Italy was watched by a peak audience of 10.2m, with ITV drawing their biggest audience of the year as Chloe Kelly sent the Lionesses through to the final.
England’s win was watched by an average audience of 8m, with the peak occurring as Kelly scored the winner in the 119th minute, while ITV’s streaming platform ITV X also saw its biggest day of the year with 17.2m streams.
ITV records biggest audience of the year for England’s Euro 2025 semi-final
Leah Williamson admits she has been ‘annoyed’ by England’s Euros performances before comebacks
04:00 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland captain Leah Williamson admitted that she has been “annoyed” by aspects of the Lionesses’ recent performances at Euro 2025, though added that the team “deserve their flowers” for reaching the final.
Williamson admits she was ‘annoyed’ by England’s Euros performances before comebacks
England are living a ‘fantasy’ at Euro 2025 – now they must get real
03:00 , Jamie BraidwoodAs the giddy talk in Geneva inevitably turned to endings, and comparisons with movies, match-winner Chloe Kelly described it as a “fantasy”. That might well refer to the improbability of England somehow winning despite performing so badly, even though that’s obviously not what the forward meant.
England are living a ‘fantasy’ at Euro 2025 – now they must get real
The contrasting England and Spain paths behind runs to Euro 2025 final
02:00 , Jamie BraidwoodAs England again wonder how Keira Walsh can evade Spain’s intense press in order to decide a major trophy, some in the Football Association are still marvelling at the shift. This is as high a level as you can get, and is now a frequent challenge, when they grew up just hoping to qualify for tournaments.
“I have trouble explaining to my kids sometimes that this isn’t normal,” FA chief executive Mark Bullingham laughs. “When you look at 1967 and through 50 years to 2020, we made one final.”
The Euro 2025 final will mark the third consecutive major final for Sarina Wiegman’s team, and also the fifth in five years across England’s women’s and men’s squads. But there is one country that matches that across both levels of the game, and that is Sunday’s opposition.
The contrasting England and Spain paths behind runs to Euro 2025 final
Why England and Spain’s unique rivalry goes beyond the Euro 2025 final
01:00 , Jamie BraidwoodAt kick-off in the Euro 2025 final, England and Spain will be rivals. But before and after, many will be friends and allies, united by a common cause.
Keira Walsh is determined to win on Sunday, to become a two-time European champion as part of the first-ever England team to defend a title at a major international tournament.
But Walsh also wants Spain to enjoy their moment, to make up for what was lost. Spain will undoubtedly enjoy the occasion more if they beat England to add to their World Cup triumph, but Walsh was aware of the wider meaning.
Why England and Spain’s unique rivalry goes beyond the Euro 2025 final
England’s Keira Walsh wants Spain’s players to ‘enjoy’ Euro 2025 final after World Cup controversy
Saturday 26 July 2025 00:00 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland midfielder Keira Walsh said it was “disappointing” that Spain’s players did not get more respect after winning the World Cup in 2023 and wants them to enjoy the moment when they face the Lionesses in the Euro 2025 final on Sunday.
Walsh wants Spain to enjoy Euro 2025 final after World Cup controversy
Social media companies not doing enough to protect England players from racism, says FA chief
Friday 25 July 2025 23:00 , Jamie BraidwoodSocial media companies are still not doing enough to prevent England players from suffering racist abuse online, according to FA chief executive Mark Bullingham.
Lionesses defender Jess Carter revealed before England’s semi-final against Italy that she had received “vile” and "abhorrent" racist abuse during Euro 2025.
Social media companies not doing enough to protect players from racism, says FA chief
Sarina Wiegman: I have fallen in love with England after ‘craziest’ tournament yet
Friday 25 July 2025 21:09 , Miguel DelaneyThe England manager will contest her fifth consecutive final when the Lionesses play Spain on Sunday, and explains why she has worried less and celebrated more at Euro 2025
Sarina Wiegman: I have fallen in love with England after ‘craziest’ tournament yet
Who will win the Euro final? Vote ahead of England and Spain showdown
Friday 25 July 2025 21:00 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland and Spain meet in Basel on Sunday for a Euro 2025 final full of history, rivalry and unfinished business.
Who will come out on top – the defending champions, or the team that denied them last time?
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Who will win the Euro final? Vote ahead of England and Spain showdown
England’s Ella Toone reveals area where Euro 2025 final could be won or lost
Friday 25 July 2025 20:00 , Jamie BraidwoodElla Toone believes England’s Euro 2025 final could be won and lost in midfield, ahead of what promises to be a pivotal contest against Spain’s world-class trio of Barcelona stars.
Spain’s midfield features two two-time Ballon d’Or winners in Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas, with Patri Guijarro’s performances at the Euros also earning high praise.
England’s Ella Toone reveals area where Euro 2025 final could be won or lost
Sarina Wiegman ‘not for sale’ as FA determined to fight off offers if England win Euro 2025
Friday 25 July 2025 19:00 , Jamie BraidwoodThe Football Association is determined to fight off any offers for Sarina Wiegman if the Lionesses win Euro 2025, with chief executive Mark Bullingham insisting the England manager is “not for sale” at any price.
Wiegman has now reached five major tournament finals in a row, including the last three with the Lionesses, and has the chance to become the first England manager in history to defend a title when her team take on world champions Spain on Sunday.
Sarina Wiegman ‘not for sale’ as FA to fight off offers if England win Euro 2025
Ella Toone jokes that Lionesses ‘nearly killed’ Sarina Wiegman with late Euro 2025 heroics
Friday 25 July 2025 18:04 , Jamie BraidwoodMidfielder Ella Toone joked England have “nearly killed” Sarina Wiegman en route to booking their boss a trip to an unprecedented fifth straight major tournament final in dramatic style.
Ella Toone jokes that Lionesses ‘nearly killed’ Sarina Wiegman with Euro 2025 heroics
The secrets behind Sarina Wiegman’s success - and why latest final is not ‘luck’
Friday 25 July 2025 18:00 , Jamie BraidwoodThey may have already used their nine lives, but England are through to their third consecutive major tournament final at Euro 2025.
Yes, England have been extremely fortunate to make it this far, requiring miraculous escapes to defeat Sweden and Italy in the knockout stages and overcome sub-par performances.
But if the Lionesses have had some luck on their side, there is no denying that reaching another final is an impressive achievement - one that is unprecedented in England’s history.
The secrets behind Sarina Wiegman’s success - and why latest final is not ‘luck’
Sarina Wiegman on Lauren James injury
Friday 25 July 2025 17:37 , Jamie Braidwood“She’s still recovering,” Wiegman said. “She’s doing things on the pitch and we have two more days so we’re going to give her time.
“We don’t know yet [if she’ll be ready], but that’s what we’re going to go for – [we want to have] 23 players available for the game on Sunday.”
James recovered from a hamstring injury to be fit for the Euros and has started all five of England’s games at the tournament.
Lauren James injury update revealed ahead of Euro 2025 final
Friday 25 July 2025 17:36 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland forward Lauren James is still recovering from her ankle injury and is a doubt to be fit for the Euro 2025 final against Spain on Sunday.
James took a knock during England’s semi-final against Italy on Tuesday and was forced off at half-time, but was seen taking some part in training on Friday afternoon.
Sarina Wiegman is prepared to give James a chance to be fit, but time is running out with just two days to go before England face Spain in Basel.
Lauren James injury update revealed ahead of Euro 2025 final
When is England v Spain? Euro 2025 final kick-off time and TV channel
Friday 25 July 2025 17:35 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland will get their shot at back-to-back European titles after clawing their way to the Euro 2025 final in Switzerland - and they will face familiar opponents on Sunday.
Spain are looking to follow their World Cup triumph two years ago, where they beat England 1-0 in Sydney, with a first ever Euros title while the Lionesses will be out for revenge as they defend their title.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Euro 2025 final.
When is England v Spain? Euro 2025 final kick-off time and TV channel
