England vs Spain – Women's Euro 2025 final LIVE SCORE: Thriller into EXTRA-TIME after Russo equaliser
Mariona Caldentey scored for the Spaniards with a headed effort of her own in the 25th minute, after some good work from Ona Batlle on the right.
The Lionesses missed two big chances to take the lead early, as a combination of Alessia Russo and Lauren James could not convert first, and then Lauren Hemp missed moments later.
Lauren James went off injured for the Lionesses, just before half-time, before Russo converted a Chloe Kelly cross to level the scores.
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Today, 15:03 By Zorawar Assi
Spain's road to the Euro 2025 final
Group stage (1st)
Spain 5-0 Portugal
Spain 6-2 Belgium
Italy 1-3 Spain
Quarter's final and Semi final
Spain 2-0 Switzerland
Germany 0-1 Spain
Spain have been breezing past their opponents this Euro's but will know England will be their toughest test.
Today, 14:48 By Zorawar Assi
England's road to the Euro 2025 final
Group stage (2nd)
France 2-1 England
England 4-0 Netherlands
England 6-1 Wales
Quarter's and Semi final
Sweden 2-2 England (2-3 penalties)
England 2-1 Italy
Today, 14:28 By Zorawar Assi
Last time out
England have been involved in plenty of drama this Euro's.
Before overcoming Italy in the semi's, they were up against Sweden in the quarter finals where they found themselves 2-0 down with little under 15 minutes to play!
However, two goals from Bronze and Agyemang in 104 seconds sent this thriller to a penalty shootout.
And after a staggering NINE missed penalties, the Lionesses eventually booked their spot in the semi-final.
Even against Italy in the following stage the drama didn't end!
England were now trailing right up until practically the last kick of the game until Agyemang equalised forcing the game to go extra time.
Chloe Kelly then found the winning goal with practically the last kick of extra time in the 119th minute! - Can this final bring even more drama?
Today, 14:05 By Zorawar Assi
Fans flooding the streets
Today, 13:58 By Zorawar Assi
Atmosphere building ahead of final
Today, 13:41 By Zorawar Assi
Lionesses roaring
Welcome to SunSport's official coverage of England's huge Euro's final against Spain - and it promises to be an absolute thriller.
The Lionesses trophy defence was on the brink of coming to an end when they were losing in the semi's against Italy right up until the 96th minute!
They then dramatically won the game in the 119th minute of extra time thanks to Chloe Kelly.
Standing in the way of Sarina Wiegman's back to back Euro triumph is Spain who are definitely going to be England's toughest test as they lost to the Spaniards two years ago in the World Cup final - making this a revenge match for England.
It was a 1-0 win also deep into extra time that allowed Spain to progress through to the final against Germany last time out and they will definitely have a wind in their sails as they know they're capable of beating this England side.
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