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CHLOE KELLY once again inspired England to achieve what many thought was impossible. Sarina Wiegman’s incredible Lionesses defied their doubters again. They went the distance, through a third
The Lionesses have returned to the UK after making history by winning a second consecutive Euros, as hundreds of jubilant fans waited to greet the team. The team touched down at London Southend Airport on Monday afternoon after a nail-biting victory over Spain in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday.
Spain's players have publicly bemoaned their "cruel" Euros final defeat to England in the aftermath, claiming the Lionesses were "lucky" to win the tournament in Switzerland. Sarina Wiegman's side triumphed on penalties to retain their European crown and become the nation's first team to win a major trophy on foreign soil.
Spain have lashed out at England following their heartbreaking Euro 2025 final defeat on penalties, accusing the Lionesses of time-wasting and calling them lucky champions. Despite dominating large parts of the game,
England, as has been the case for much of Euro 2025, were not at their best in this final - but somehow they found a way to win. Spain were technically the superior side. Their attempted passes were over 750 and nearly doubled that of England’s. They had 22 shots to England’s eight.
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Prince William and Princess Charlotte were in the stands cheering on the Lionesses in Basel, Switzerland in their Euros final against Spain on Sunday. And as soon as they secured a dramatic victory in penalties, the royal family led the way in summing up the nation’s pride.
The Lionesses were able to defend their European Championship against Spain in a close-fought final on Sunday evening, with ITV and the BBC bringing brilliant news for fans of women's football prior
England vs Spain - LIVE! 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 in the Euro 2025 final.
Football Association (FA) chief executive Mark Bullingham has offered a guarded response regarding Sarina Wiegman's long-term future as England boss following the Lionesses' dramatic Euro 2025 final triumph over Spain.