England and France advance to Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals
Georgia Stanway opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 13th minute, followed by goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Beth Mead, and Aggie Beever-Jones. Despite a late consolation from Wales' Hannah Cain, England's attacking prowess ensured a comfortable passage to the next round.
Midfielder Keira Walsh praised the team's performance, saying, 'We just wanted to be confident and enjoy it, and I think we obviously play better football when we do that. There was more flow to the game tonight, better connections.'
Meanwhile, France topped Group D with a perfect record after a thrilling 5-2 win over the Netherlands. Delphine Cascarino starred with a decisive double, helping her side recover from an early deficit. France will now meet Germany in Basel, while world champions Spain take on hosts Switzerland in another quarter-final clash.
Cascarino, who has been in fine form, expressed her satisfaction with the team's progress. 'I'm having a good Euros, and it's a real pleasure to play in a major tournament. I hope we can go a long way,' she said.
With Sweden and Germany posing strong challenges, the knockout stages promise high-intensity encounters as the tournament progresses - AFP
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