Women's Euros
England held their nerve again. England fought to the bitter end again. England are European champions yet again.
In a tournament defined by never-say-die triumphs throughout, Sarina Wiegman’s side went toe-to-toe with Spain for 120 minutes in Basel and then shone from 12 yards to retain the European Championship crown they first won at Euro 2022, winning 3-1 on penalties after a pulsating 1-1 draw at St. Jakob-Park.
In the shootout, Hannah Hampton saved from Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati to put England on course for their Euro 2025 coronation, with Chloe Kelly dispatching the decisive spot kick to start the party.
Kelly also had a hand in England’s equaliser in normal time. Spain took control of proceedings early on and their first-half dominance was rewarded when Caldentey thumped home a header from Ona Batlle’s cross, finishing off a sumptuous team move.
