England beat Spain on penalties to win Euro 2025
Five of England's Euro 2025-winning squad have been nominated for the Women's Ballon d'Or, awarded to the best female footballer of the year.
Captain Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton all make the list after the Lionesses successfully defended their title in Switzerland this summer.
Scotland's Real Madrid midfielder Caroline Weir is along among the nominees.
Chelsea full-back Bronze, 33, played the entire Euros with a fractured leg.






