Defeated Spain captain Irene Paredes said England benefited from 'luck' throughout their run to victory at Euro 2025. The Lionesses had fewer shots than Spain and saw much less of the ball in Sunday's final, but still managed to secure back-to-back European titles, with Chloe Kelly converting the winning penalty in the shootout.

England, as has been the case for much of Euro 2025, were not at their best in this final - but somehow they found a way to win. Spain were technically the superior side. Their attempted passes were over 750 and nearly doubled that of England’s. They had 22 shots to England’s eight.

England captain Leah Williamson has said her fellow Lioness Chloe Kelly is the player to watch when the team embark on a post-victory night out. The England team celebrated in Switzerland on Sunday night (27 July) after defeating Spain in penalties to defend their European crown, having won the Euros in 2022.

CHLOE KELLY once again inspired England to achieve what many thought was impossible. Sarina Wiegman’s incredible Lionesses defied their doubters again. They went the distance, through a third

The Lionesses were able to defend their European Championship against Spain in a close-fought final on Sunday evening, with ITV and the BBC bringing brilliant news for fans of women's football prior

England take on Spain in the Euro 2025 final at 5pm at St Jakob Park, desperate for revenge after their World Cup heartbreak.