England win Euro 2025 – live: Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly deliver Lionesses' dramatic penalty shootout victory
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 again after suffering an early setback when Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey broke the deadlock with a superb header.
But Sarina Wiegman 's side rallied in the second half through Alessia Russo, who leaped high to bury a header after a delightful cross from substitute Kelly, on for the injured Lauren James, who had passed a late fitness test.
England survived a scare in extra-time after good play from the reigning Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati and the world champions' slick passing cut the Lionesses open before Salma Paralluelo missed inside the six-yard box after an audacious attempt at a backheeled finish. But Hampton and Kelly stepped up in the shootout to secure a 3-1 win.
Bronze: "We got the job done"
Today was Lucy Bronze's 36th appearance at a major tournament for England.
'I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, and then I have hurt my knee on my other leg,' she tells the BBC.
On ITV, she adds: '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.
'It's so different, last Euros we played fantastic, this one we showed a different side, a fight, a resilience,' she adds.
'We were reigning champions but we were fresh faced. It's an amazing achievement, but we never doubted ourselves.
'It's just…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.
'We've inspired the nation in a different way,' she adds as she finishes.
Chris Wilson27 July 2025 20:50
Bronze says she played with a broken tibia
Lucy Bronze has just told the BBC that she played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia!
We'll being you more quotes from that one soon.
Chris Wilson27 July 2025 20:45
Leah Williamson: 'What an honour'
When asked what this win means, a beaming Leah Williamson says 'everything'.
'The girls who have won twice, for the ones who've never won it before, I'm so happy for them. What an honour to be in this time.
'I believe it but I'm struggling. Everything we say, try and live by, we do, and every single person who shows up every time. We stuck to the game plan.
'So many players that have done so much, they give everything, before we even get to the football bit.
'I feel I should be saying something monumental, but I just don't have the words.
'I'm so proud, and I feel so lucky. Everyone turned up today, and that's what happens.
'It is staying home,' she adds as she finishes.
Chris Wilson27 July 2025 20:40
ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!
Chris Wilson27 July 2025 20:33
Agyemang reacts
Michelle Agyemang is next to speak to ITV.
'Yeah, I think straight after I cried my eyes out again. It feels surreal, im so grateful we're hre, at the beginning it didn't seem like we'd get here,' she says.
'It means a lot to me. It's such a short amount of time, I'm so thankful,' she adds on being a ball girl a few years ago.
'Maybe stressing me out a bit less! I can't complain!' she says on the tournament.
'I love you, and thank you for all the support,' she says to her family. 'To share it with them, it's beautiful'.
'I want to keep working hard, doing all I can to help my club and country,' she adds as she finishes.
Chris Wilson27 July 2025 20:24
Wiegman reacts
I can't believe it,' says Sarina Wiegman.
'Sometimes you think, when is this going to stop? I'm just going to enjoy the moment. This team, how we step up and never give up...[it's amazing].
'We won, and I think we'll have a party.'
When asked if she cried as the winning penalty went in, she adds: 'Later on, something sunk in. I thought, oh my goodness, what's happening here?
'It's lovely. We just tried to win every game, and it's really nice when it works!
'I'm just really proud of the team, the staff, how the staff put so much effort into the job, how they prepare.'
'Let's first celebrate a little bit,' she says when asked if there's more to come.
Chris Wilson27 July 2025 20:20
England player ratings v Spain: Hannah Hampton stars as Lionesses win women's Euro 2025 final
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.
Here is how England's players rated.
England player ratings after Hannah Hampton stars in Euro 2025 final
The Lionesses came through a tight and tense final with Spain to defend their crown
Chris Wilson27 July 2025 20:15
Wild scenes as England celebrate in Basel
Lucy Bronze has bandages around her knee and can't wait so Anna Moorhouse gives her a piggyback to carry her towards the England fans. After receiving the trophy, the England players have had their photo taken in front of their friends and family in the stands. Now they've doing the same in front of the England fans who were standing behind Hannah Hampton's goal.
Jamie Braidwood27 July 2025 20:13
ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!
'We are the Champions' rings around St. Jakob-Park as England lift the trophy!
They are champions of Europe for a second time.
Chris Wilson27 July 2025 20:10
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