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The Guardian
2 days ago
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- The Guardian
England squad ratings: how all the Lionesses performed in Euro 2025 triumph
Hannah Hampton (goalkeeper) Repaid her manager's faith after she was made England's No 1 before the tournament. Handled the pressure brilliantly with two player-of-the-match performances. Her two penalty saves in both of the Lionesses' shootouts were crucial, as was her shot-stopping throughout. Produced match-saving stops in the final to deny Esther González and Clàudia Pina while her last-minute effort against Italy ensured the game went to extra time. 9/10 Appearances 6 | Minutes played 630 | Saves made 17 | Goals conceded 7 | Passing accuracy 73.3% Lucy Bronze (defender) 'I think the only way to get her off the pitch is in a wheelchair,' Wiegman said after her exemplary quarter-final performance. England's warrior at right-back revealed after the final that she had played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia. Epitomises the Lionesses' never-say-die attitude and provided leadership. The scenes of her bandaging up her own leg during the Sweden game before ripping it off to bury her penalty – her first for her country – will live long in the memory. 8 Appearances 6 | Minutes played 598 | Goals 1 | Assists 0 | Balls recovered 36 | Passing accuracy 78.34% | Yellow cards 1 Alex Greenwood (defender) Came into the tournament having just recovered from a knee injury and played every game. Started at centre-back but was shifted to full-back after the loss to France exposed England's left side. Her return to the position where she began her career brought more stability. Struggled defensively at times but was a key outlet going forward and built a strong relationship with Lauren Hemp. 7 Appearances 6 | Minutes played 625 | Goals 0 | Assists 0 | Balls recovered 36 | Passing accuracy 82.5% | Yellow cards 0 Leah Williamson (defender) The first England captain to win back-to-back trophies and the first to do it overseas. Led her team by example both on and off the field while carrying an ankle knock. One of the best ball-playing centre-backs in Europe, her passing ability adds a different dynamic to the attack. A near perfect performance in the final where she didn't concede a single foul in 120 minutes. Only blemish was seeing her penalty saved. 8 Appearances 6 | Minutes played 580 | Goals 0 | Assists 0 | Balls recovered 47 | Passing accuracy 86.84% | Yellow cards 0 Jess Carter (defender) Struggled down the left against the speed of France and Sweden but looked much more comfortable when moved to centre-back. The character she displayed after receiving racist abuse was admirable. A quiet leader who gained her 50th cap during the tournament. Her performance in the final was standout for the way she commanded the backline and handled Spain's numerous tricky attackers with ease. 7 Appearances 6 | Minutes played 431 | Goals 0 | Assists 0 | Balls recovered 27 | Passing accuracy 73% | Yellow cards 0 Keira Walsh (midfielder) Ever present at the heart of midfield. Can struggle to impact proceedings when marked out of games but found herself higher up the field than normal and influencing the attack. Strong dynamic with both Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone. Rewarded with a goal against France. Tireless performance marshalling Aitana Bonmatí in the final and played a crucial role in the buildup to Alessia Russo's equaliser. 7 Appearances 6 | Minutes played 599 | Goals 1 | Assists 0 | Fouls committed 5 | Passing accuracy 82.67% | Yellow cards 0 Georgia Stanway (midfielder) Produced her best performance in an England shirt for quite a while in the final with her undimmed energy and tenacity in a challenge. Struggled at the start – not completely unexpected given her time out with injury – but grew into the tournament and role. Her two goals – one from the spot and one trademark effort from distance – contributed to the Lionesses' progression from the Group of Death. 7 Appearances 6 | Minutes played 519 | Goals 2 | Assists 0 | Fouls committed 7 | Passing accuracy 81.5% | Yellow cards 0 Ella Toone (midfielder) 'I've missed this Ella Toone. I've not had it for a while,' Toone said after her standout performance against Wales. There is no doubt it has been a tough year for England's No 10 after the loss of her father, Nick in September. Found her form at the perfect time. Her marshalling of Patri Guijarro in the final was tireless and effective. 8 Appearances 6 | Minutes played 427 | Goals 2 | Assists 2 | Fouls committed 2 | Passing accuracy 84% | Yellow cards 1 Lauren James (forward) When Lauren James is on the pitch, anything can happen. Her recovery from a hamstring issue that had kept her out since March was a massive boost but maybe too soon for her to show her best consistently. Player-of-the-match worthy performance against the Dutch and Wales with the iconic celebrations to boot but an ankle injury sustained against Sweden and Italy hampered her performance in the final as she was forced off early. 7 Appearances 6 | Minutes played 391 | Goals 2 | Assists 0 | Total attempts 14 | Passing accuracy 85.34% | Yellow cards 0 Lauren Hemp (forward) Another of England's injured cohort who just about made it back in time. Lack of minutes in the buildup to the tournament probably meant she wasn't always at her most effective but an ever-dependable outlet on the left. Her shift to the right side against Spain was a crucial tactical element to the Lionesses' success as she challenged Olga Carmona constantly with her speed. 7 Appearances 6 | Minutes played 528 | Goals 1 | Assists 0 | Total attempts 13 | Passing accuracy 77% | Yellow cards 1 Alessia Russo (forward) Goals always matter when judging a centre-forward's performance and she was unable to find the form in front of goal that had served her so well this season – until the final, when she scored a superb header to equalise against Spain. She was not helped by a lack of service but it is her work out of possession that really influenced England. Her tireless running and intelligence in activating the press was second to none. 8 Appearances 6 | Minutes played 507 | Goals 2 | Assists 3 | Total attempts 16 | Passing accuracy 82.84% | Yellow cards 1 Esme Morgan (defender) Made her first major tournament appearance against Sweden as a second-half substitute and was instrumental to the success of England's shift to a back three that changed the course of the match. Her aerial ability and pace were crucial in steadying the defensive ship. Strong against Italy despite the pressure of the occasion with a performance that displayed her growing maturity. 7 Appearances 2 | Minutes played 170 | Goals 0 | Assists 0 | Balls recovered 12 | Passing accuracy 94.5% | Yellow cards 1 Michelle Agyemang (forward) The breakout star of Euro 2025. Propelled into the senior side at the last minute, the 19-year-old forward grabbed her opportunities with both hands. Displaying a maturity beyond her years, she was one of the Lionesses' gamechangers. Saved England's tournament twice with late equalisers against Sweden and Italy, while she came on to provide fresh energy with the score level in the final. Never looked fazed by the pressure. 9 Appearances 4 | Minutes played 138 | Goals 2 | Assists 0 | Total attempts 6 | Passing accuracy 72.5% | Yellow cards 1 Chloe Kelly (forward) England's title winner not once but twice. When Kelly enters the pitch, you know something will happen. Her impact from the bench was undeniable as she challenged tiring defences with her direct running and pinpoint deliveries. Her trademark penalty style just added to the story. A rollercoaster of a year but she finishes on a high with Champions League and Euros winners' medals. 9 Appearances 6 | Minutes played 251 | Goals 1 | Assists 2 | Total attempts 8 | Passing accuracy 78.84% | Yellow cards 1 Beth Mead (forward) Ever reliable when called upon despite the disappointment of having to start from the bench. Her goal against Wales and the celebrations that followed were emotional. Asked to play in every midfield position in the knockout stages and did so with competence. Added crucial defensive cover in addition to her attacking abilities. 7 Appearances 6 | Minutes played 278 | Goals 1 | Assists 1 | Total attempts 3 | Passing accuracy 71.67% | Yellow cards 1 Niamh Charles (defender) Reliable whenever she was called upon. Her goalline clearance against Sweden was notable as was the way she brought composure to England's defence in the latter stages against Spain. Confident penalty in the final shootout. 6 Appearances 5 | Minutes played 78 | Goals 0 | Assists 0 | Balls recovered 3 | Passing accuracy 82% | Yellow cards 0 Aggie Beever-Jones (forward) Saw less game time than she was perhaps hoping for but caught the eye when given her opportunity. An instinctive goalscorer, she opened her major tournament account with a fine finish against Wales. Crucial impact and energy from the bench to help England over the line in the semi-final. 7 Appearances 3 | Minutes played 74 | Goals 1 | Assists 1 | Total attempts 2 | Passing accuracy 79.34% | Yellow cards 0 Grace Clinton (midfield) Given limited time from the bench but replaced tired legs in midfield with efficiency on multiple occasions. Came on as the holding midfielder, which is not her natural position but performed it with confidence. 6 Appearances 5 | Minutes played 65 | Goals 0 | Assists 0 | Fouls committed 0 | Passing accuracy 78.41% | Yellow cards 0 Jess Park (forward) Made one appearance in her first major tournament as a senior coming on for Ella Toone. Played 45 minutes against Wales, looking comfortable in midfield. Would probably have hoped for more. 6 Appearances 1 | Minutes played 45 | Goals 0 | Assists 0 | Total attempts 1 | Passing accuracy 87% | Yellow cards 0 Anna Moorhouse (goalkeeper) Came into the squad off the back of an outstanding season at Orlando Pride, providing competition to a goalkeeping unit that was dealing with the loss of Mary Earps. Did not play. Khiara Keating (goalkeeper) Most likely England's No 2 in the tournament but was not called upon. A vivacious, bubbly character who, in her own words, brings the vibes and no doubt plenty of competition. Did not play. Maya Le Tissier (defender) Can count herself unlucky to be on the fringes after a superb season at Manchester United. Would have upped the levels in training and her leadership on the bench would have been key. Celebrations with Beever-Jones after the win against Sweden were an example of the team unit England have built. Did not play. Lotte Wubben-Moy (defender) The ultimate team player. Wiegman knows she can rely on her to step up behind the scenes and provide both competition and leadership on and off the field. Did not play. Sarina Wiegman (head coach) It often seems that Wiegman herself doesn't even understand how she has managed to win three straight European Championships. Guided England with composure and quiet leadership even in the tensest of moments. A clear bond with and trust in her players to create the environment where their resilience can thrive. Maybe a bit slow to make changes in games at times but it is hard to argue with her judgment given her record. 9
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
The shootout: every penalty, shot by shot, that won Euro 2025 for England
The story of England's Euro 2025 has been drama – and their win against Spain in the final was no different, with the Lionesses victorious in a nerve-racking penalty shootout to defend their European title. Here is exactly how the shootout unfolded after the match ended 1-1 following extra time. England MISS (Beth Mead) England 0-0 Spain It looked like England had got off to the perfect start as Mead's penalty went into the back of the net while she slipped over. However, following a review, Mead had to take her penalty again due to a double contact on her original strike. Mead's retaken penalty was saved by Cata Coll, her shot at a comfortable height on the goalkeeper's right. Spain SCORE (Patri Guijarro) England 0-1 Spain Guijarro's penalty went straight down the middle as Hannah Hampton dived to her left. England SCORE (Alex Greenwood) England 1-1 Spain Greenwood drove a confident penalty to her bottom right, Coll diving the right way but just unable to reach the defender's strike. Spain MISS (Mariona Caldentey) England 1-1 Spain The Spain goalscorer Caldentey hit a weak shot towards her right, Hampton going the right way to save the spot-kick which is at a comfortable height. England SCORE (Niamh Charles) England 2-1 Spain Charles hit a hard and low shot that slotted perfectly in the corner, after she sent the Spanish keeper the wrong way. Spain MISS (Aitana Bonmatí) England 2-1 Spain Sign up to Moving the Goalposts No topic is too small or too big for us to cover as we deliver a twice-weekly roundup of the wonderful world of women's football after newsletter promotion Similarly to Charles, Bonmatí struck the ball towards her bottom left but Hampton produced a spectacular save to deny her. England MISS (Leah Williamson) England 2-1 Spain A poor penalty from Williamson as she hit it slightly right of the centre of the goal. Coll guessed the right way to comfortably save the penalty. Spain MISS (Salma Paralluelo) England 2-1 Spain The Spanish winger dragged her penalty wide, as she attempted to find the bottom-right corner. England SCORE (Chloe Kelly) England defeat 3-1 Spain in shootout Kelly emphatically fired the ball into the top corner, following her signature run up. The winger's strike to settle the final mirrors her extra-time winner in the 2022 final.
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
David Beckham and Amanda Holden lead celebrations after Lionesses' Euros triumph
Social media is ablaze with celebrations and congratulatory messages following the Lionesses' historic win in the Euro 2025 final. Tonight, England took on Spain live from St Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, in the hopes of replicating their Euro 2022 success against Germany at Wembley. And boy did they, as Sarina Wiegman's squad triumphed over their former rivals, having lost to Spain once before in the World Cup final. With no intention of admitting defeat at any point, the 1-1 game was taken to penalties, which led to England thrashing their opponents 3-1 and going on to lift that glorious trophy. It's safe to say the scenes were emotional as the Lionesses pulled one another into hugs and wiped away tears after Alex Greenwood, Niamh Charles, and Chloe Kelly scored in their shoot-outs, causing the stadium to erupt. The reactions were just as wild back home, too, as celebrities including Piers Morgan, Amanda Holden, Rylan Clark, and Alan Carr were keen to wish captain Leah Williamson and her teammates a very big well done. 'BOOOM! Well done @Lionesses – and great to see an Arsenal star score the winning penalty. Congrats @chloekelly', posted long-time Arsenal fan Morgan on X. 'YESSSSSSS @Lionesses GO ON GIRLLLSSSS', wrote an excitable Rylan. Alongside a snap of herself with Williamson at Glastonbury last year, country music icon Shania Twain had the most fitting use for her most famous lyric, writing: 'SO happy for the Lionesses … Let's f***ing go girls!!' 'They've done it again.. Back To Back! Massive', tweeted Rio Ferdinand alongside a smiley snap with the team. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer penned: 'Champions! Congratulations @Lionesses — what a team. What a game. What drama. You dug deep when it mattered most and you've made the nation proud. History makers.' And while a homecoming parade will be held in London on Tuesday for the Lionesses, Labour leader Sir Keir previously suggested a bank holiday would not be implemented if the team were to win, despite overwhelming demands from footie fans. Over on Instagram, Spice Girl Mel B posted, 'Yes yes yesssss!!! Girl power!!!!!!!!' on her Story, while Jess Glynne, who is dating Alex Scott, also watched along from home. The Hold My Hand hitmaker shared a video of her TV and could be heard shouting: 'Come on, the girls! What are you sayin'? Oi oi! Proud of you! Come on.' Ever the supportive girlfriend, she also shared a clip of Scott, whom she began dating in 2023, presenting for BBC Sport, writing alongside it sweetly: 'My womannnnn'. Elsewhere, Holden and Carr watched the nail-biting final together, along with their crew, as they are currently away shooting their new series of Amanda & Alan's Greek Job. The hilarious TV duo filmed themselves soaking up the glory as England won the match before bursting into the Three Lions anthem. Ashley James also filmed herself and showed her family giddy with joy after Kelly successfully bagged the winning penalty, while Stacey Solomon caught the action from her widescreen TV in Pickle Cottage. The Loose Women and Sort Your Life Out star was joined by what sounded to be her entire brood, who grew justifiably rowdy once England's victory was sealed. 'Smashed it gals', Solomon wrote alongside a gorgeous clip of her sons dancing around in the living room. Also watching from home was Romeo Beckham, while dad Sir David Beckham posted a slew of pics in the aftermath of the win. Ever the patriot, the sporting legend's Insta Story was full of lion and England flag emojis as he heaped praise on the 'champions' and tagged several players, adding a special 'well done' to Michelle Agyemang. While Becks is currently holidaying in sunnier climates with his famous family and therefore not at tonight's match, one public figure who did put in an appearance was Prince William. More Trending The Prince of Wales took daughter Charlotte to the final and later shared a joint personal message in celebration. This also marked the first time the 10-year-old Princess has ever signed off an official message. It read: 'What a game! @lionesses, you are the champions of Europe and we couldn't be prouder of the whole team. Enjoy this moment @England. W & Charlotte.' The Prince of Wales, who is patron of the Football Association (FA), sat next to the PM for the match and later made his way to the pitch for the trophy ceremony. Other famous faces sharing their reactions to England's epic win this evening included Peter Andre, James Bond favourite Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jessie Ware, Ashley Cain, and Amelia Dimoldenberg. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Ian Wright names 'major favourite' for 2027 Women's World Cup after England win Euros MORE: Hannah Hampton was told she would never play football due to a serious eye condition MORE: Why Beth Mead was allowed to take penalty twice in England's Women's Euro 2025 triumph over Spain
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Lionesses fans in disbelief at Lucy Bronze's injury revelation after victory over Spain in Women's Euros final
England fans have been left stunned after Lucy Bronze revealed she played the entire Women's Euro 2025 tournament with a fractured tibia — an injury she had kept secret until after the final. The 33-year-old was taken off at half-time in extra time during Sunday's final, which ended 1-1 before England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties in Basel. But when asked about the new knee injury she picked up during the game, Bronze casually disclosed that she had already been playing through far worse. 'I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia,' she told BBC Sport. 'And then I have hurt my knee on my other leg. 'That's why I got a lot of praise from the girls after the Sweden game, as I've been in a lot of pain. If that's what it takes to play for England, that's what I'll do. Very painful.' The previously undisclosed injury sparked an outpouring of disbelief and admiration across social media on Sunday night. 'Lucy Bronze played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia!!!!! Wow. She was already incredible but this is something else,' wrote journalist Giulia Bould. 'She's not human I swear, that's just crazy! Absolute machine!' added fellow reporter Karen Fazackerley, while another fan tweeted all in caps: 'Lucy Bronze played this whole tournament on a fractured tibia? What the hell.' Bronze started all six of England's games at Euro 2025, racking up 600 minutes — more than any other outfield player except Keira Walsh (601) and Alex Greenwood (628), and just behind goalkeeper Hannah Hampton (632). Her heroics in Switzerland came off the back of a treble-winning season at Chelsea as she helped her club lift the WSL, FA Cup, and League Cup. Reflecting on the tournament after England's second shootout triumph in 11 days, Bronze said the Lionesses never lost faith. 'There was a lot of noise on the outside,' she added. 'We stuck together and dug deep. To win on penalties... this team is so inspiring to be part of. What we have done today is unbelievable.' 'Winning on penalties is an amazing feeling, but to lose on penalties is a horrible way to lose a final. I know a lot of these girls from Barca missing penalties — it is difficult, I've been there a couple of years ago. This year it was meant for England.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
England's Alex Greenwood is the talk of the town ahead of Euros final
One street in Merseyside has become a pilgrimage for England fans in recent years. Above the Hyper Bar on Stanley Road in Bootle is a huge mural for Alex Greenwood, whose journey to the highest stages in international football began on the streets of the Sefton town. Greenwood attended St Monica's RC Primary School on Aintree Road and later Savio Salesian College, which is now called The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco, on Netherton Way. Greenwood has played every game in this year's Euros, helping England to progress to the final for the second successive tournament. The Lionesses, who won the trophy back in 2022, have made it to the final again on Sunday against Spain, the opponents who won the World Cup at England's expense in 2023. Now Greenwood, who will likely start at left-back, and her teammates have the chance to enact revenge. READ MORE: Alex Greenwood's life with Scouse boyfriend and family's 'sacrifices' READ MORE: 'I got married in a dress from SHEIN and no one believed me' One man who's expecting a busy weekend is Andy Milligan, the 54 year-old manager of Hyper Bar. Andy, who has lived in Bootle for over four decades, knows Greenwood's family well. While many of them will be swapping Bootle for Basel to watch the final live, he is still expecting a big turnout. Speaking to the ECHO ahead of the game, Andy said: 'I've known some of the family for many years. "I've been in touch with Alex's mum. There will be some family members here, but the bulk of them are all going over to the final themselves. 'I had the whole gang year for the very first game, about 30 to 40 of them. They were all made up with the turnout, but then the result wasn't what they wanted (a 2-1 defeat against The Netherlands.) We've been in touch constantly throughout.' Andy hopes that Greenwood's mural is a symbol of Bootle's regeneration. The town is set for a £2m-a-year financial boost for the next decade by the government, which Andy says is much needed after HMRC, a large employer in the town, closed its offices in 2022. He said: 'It's quite surprising. It's brought a lot of attention to Stanley Road, not just to the bar. There's a lot of development work going on at the moment. 'There were about 3,500 people working across the road and all of a sudden there was none. It was a massive source of cash for the community. Hopefully moving forward, it's going to change things and it will be back to a bustling community again. 'I think what she's accomplished so far has inspired a lot of people. I think women's football has become much, much bigger. There's a lot of people talking about it. It's become one of the main topics at the moment, along with the Isak transfer to Liverpool. A 5pm kick-off should work well for turnout.' Despite her success, Andy says Greenwood remains grounded in the real world. He said: 'She's a very down to earth person. She's got a really nice personality. She's very family oriented. That's a big thing for her mum, her sister and the rest of the gang. They are all very close.' Andy feels that England's route to the final, which involved a victory on penalties in the quarter-final and a late winner in extra-time of the semi-final has set up an enticing contest. He said: 'They're literally battled to get there which is building the excitement. Spain are a very talented side, a very quick side. It's building up to be what could be a really great final.'
