Record digital audiences watch three of four quarter-finals, including England’s match against Sweden, live on the BBC

A few days later than planned, the Lionesses arrived at Euro 2025. A brace from Lauren James along with a goal apiece for Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone sealed a crushing 4-0 over the Netherlands on

England has got the defense of its Women’s European Championship title firmly back on track with a 4-0 win over the Netherlands, thanks to a Lauren James double.

Lionesses roar to huge win to stay alive at Women’s Euro 2025 - England 4-0 Netherlands: Lauren James scored twice as the Lionesses bounced back after being at risk of an early exit

England were magnificent as they swept aside Netherlands 4-0 in Zurich, just four days after they were so poor in their defeat to France at Euro 2025. If there were any nerves in the England camp, then they hid them well against the Dutch as the Lionesses proved once again that when their backs are against the wall,

England have made the fewest changes to their starting line-up between games out of the eight teams through to the quarter-finals

The Netherlands team was asked “Do you believe in miracles?” ahead of its final group-stage game at the Women’s European Championship.

France came from behind to win 5-2 against the Netherlands in their final game of Group D as Les Bleus ensured they pipped England to top spot.

Bronze and Agyemang goals spark comeback in Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final - England face a rematch with Sweden in a bid to reach the Euro 2025 semi-finals