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Lionesses' victory roar! Penalty shoot-out wins England's SECOND Euro final and revenge over Spain after THAT World Cup heartache - and it's Chloe Kelly AGAIN who seals it, watched on by Prince William and Charlotte
The Lionesses have roared to victory in a nailbiting penalty shootout that saw them triumph over Spain. After a gruelling 120 minutes of play against the World Cup winners and holding their nerve through penalties, the England players have gone wild with celebrations. It was Chloe Kelly again who scored the decisive goal after coolly slotting the crucial penalty into the back of the net, following two huge saves from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. England won the shootout 3-1 after an initial scare when Beth Mead slipped on the opening kick. Supporters stood on tables, waved flags, threw drinks in the air and excitedly hugged each other as England claimed victory, while the Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer watched on from the stands in Basel, Switzerland. Fans draped in England flags joined the Prince of Wales and his daughter Princess Charlotte in holding their heads in their hands as Mariona Caldentey put Spain 1-0 up at the end of the first half. But thankfully Arsenal striker Alessia Russo managed to successfully divert Chloe Kelly 's cross into the back of the net in the 57th minute - sending Lionesses supporters into raptures and equalising the score. William and Charlotte were pictured in Switzerland for the Euros final as the royal family led the nation in wishing good luck to England's Lionesses. Shortly before kick-off, an image of the pair was posted on the Prince and Princess of Wales 's X account with the caption 'let's go, Lionesses'. The Prince of Wales, who is patron of the Football Association (FA), applauded the national anthem as he stood next to Charlotte in the stadium. He was also joined by Sir Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria. In a show of support ahead of the final, the Band of the Grenadier Guards performed Three Lions on the Buckingham Palace forecourt, while the royal family's official X account posted: 'Wishing the very best of luck to the @Lionesses in the Women's Euro Final this evening.' William posted a good luck message on Saturday which read: 'Good luck to the Lionesses tomorrow. 'The nation is so proud you are through to the final, after some stunning comebacks! We are all cheering you on! W.' It comes as the boyfriend of England star Ella Toone backed the Lionesses today ahead of their big game tonight where the squad will seek 'redemption' in the Women's Euro Final. Joe Bunney uploaded a post to social media today which he captioned 'Big day ahead. Redemption time. Come on girls' in reference to the team's nailbiting loss to Spain in the 2023 World Cup Final. England's women now have the opportunity to seek their revenge as they play the country tonight. England fans react as they watch a live broadcast of the Women's Euro final The big screen showing the record overall tournament attendance figure during the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final Supporters watching the match in Basel, Switzerland were also pictured kitted out head-to-toe in red and white. In a post uploaded to X this morning the Royal Family shared a clip of guardsmen performing the iconic England anthem 'It's coming home' outside Buckingham Palace. The accompanying caption read: 'Let's go girls!! Wishing the very best of luck to the Lionesses in the Women's Euro Final this evening.' Downing Street also shared in the football fever as it decked outs its railing with bunting and displayed the flag of St George in its windows.
Reuters
4 minutes ago
- Reuters
England beat Spain in penalty shootout to win Euro 2025
BASEL, Switzerland, July 27 (Reuters) - England beat Spain 3-1 in a penlty shootout to win Euro 2025 on Sunday, successfully defending the title they won in 2022 after an enthralling encounter. The match ended 1-1 after extra time. Spain dominated possession and made the breakthrough in the 25th minute as Ona Batlle crossed and the England defence was caught flat-footed, allowing Mariona Caldentey to head the ball past Hannah Hampton. England levelled in the 57th minute, Alessia Russo heading home from a Chloe Kelly cross. With the game deadlocked at 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time, England's Chloe Kelly netted the winner in the penalty shootout.
The Independent
5 minutes ago
- The Independent
Patri's dramatic dive leaves England's Michelle Agyemang shocked during women's Euros final
England's teenage super-sub Michelle Agyemang was left aghast after being penalised for a foul on Spanish midfielder Patricia Guijarro during extra time of the Euro 2025 final – with replays later showing Patri's amateur dramatics may have swayed the referee. Agyemang, who was once again sent on in the second half of a Euro 2025 match by England manager Sarina Wiegman to change the game, slid in on Patri, clearing out the ball before making contact with her opponent on her follow-through. French referee Stephanie Frappart had an otherwise excellent game but appeared influenced by Patri's theatrics, after she leapt into the air before writhing on the ground in apparent agony. And Agyemang was stunned, with mouth agape, as her whistle blew for a foul. Fortunately for the England forward it was a foul and no more, as Frappert chose to keep her cards in her pocket. The two teams played out an enthralling 1-1 draw over 90 minutes in the women's Euros final at St Jakobs-Park in Basel, Switzerland to send the game into extra time. Mariona Caldentey's first-half goal for Spain was cancelled out by Alessia Russo 's header in the 57th minute, and though both sides had a number of decent chances, neither found the net.
