England win Euro 2025 after dramatic final
England 1 - 1 Spain (England won 3-1 on penalties)
England etched their name into the history books once again with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Spain.
Author | Lauren W
Stadium | St. Jakob-Park
Chloe Kelly, who famously scored the winner in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley, was the hero once more. She calmly converted the decisive penalty after Spain missed three in a row, with goalkeeper Hannah Hampton making two crucial saves.
It is the first time any England team has won a major tournament on foreign soil. The result also reinforces Sarina Wiegman’s status as one of the finest managers in the game, having now secured three consecutive European titles with two different nations.
The Lionesses became the first team to win a single-legged Euros final after trailing at half-time, showing remarkable resilience yet again. They had fallen behind in all three knockout matches and once more found a way to respond.
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Mariona Caldentey’s first-half header gave Spain control, but it did little to dent England’s belief. Wiegman turned to her bench, introducing Kelly for the struggling Lauren James, who had been included despite fitness concerns.
Kelly’s impact was immediate. Her whipped cross was met by Alessia Russo, who glanced a header into the far corner to level the score.
From there, England defended with determination and discipline, withstanding pressure and preparing for the shootout with quiet confidence. When the moment came, they held their nerve and completed one of the most significant triumphs in the country’s footballing history.
Which players stood out?
Lauren Hemp was undoubtedly England's standout player, consistently providing a long-ball option along the right wing and pressing Spain's defense into making mistakes, especially during the first half.
Even in extra time, she continued to sprint for the ball, dribble past opponents, and create disruption with her unpredictability. On the opposite wing, Kelly made an immediate impact by setting up a goal and successfully converting her penalty kick.
Meanwhile, defender Jess Carter returned to the team and displayed a composed performance.
Best clips of the celebrations
Check out this short that was recently uploaded onto the Super News Affiliate YouTube account. That song has definitely become a key part of all football celebrations now.
Best reaction
Jennifer spoke about the wider impact of the tournament on Facebook, saying: "Women's football has been on such a trajectory of growth for a long, long time. 2022 kicked it on. Another win back to back after the first time on home soil is just another bit to add to the legacy of these Lionesses."
Helen described them as perfect role models in a post on Bluesky, she added: "These girls continuously use their voices to create change, aiming to inspire a nation and secure more opportunities for young people and girls."
