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.

Julia Brunton, 73, helped to pave the way for England's modern-day success when she was selected for the first FA-affiliated women's team since the 1921 ban on women's football was rescinded.

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

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

A homecoming celebration for the Lionesses in central London will start with an open-top bus procession along The Mall.