England win Euro 2025 – live: Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly deliver dramatic penalty shootout victory

Key points: England v Spain Euro 2025 final

• Kelly buries penalty to win shootout 3-1 as Lionesses defend European title
• 57' GOAL! Russo buries header to equalise [ENG 1-1 ESP]
• 25' GOAL! Caldentey drives a powerful header past Hampton to break the deadlock [ENG 0-1 ESP]
• 20' What a chance! Hemp denied by Coll from a tight angle [ENG 0-0 ESP]
• 3' SAVE! Coll denies Russo with Lionesses on top early in Basel [ENG 0-0 ESP]

Kelly: 'Representing England is never a given'

Kelly was rewarded with a permanent deal at Arsenal after her impressive loan spell.

"I knew that I had to get game time, and representing England is never a given. But what (Sarina) has done for the women's game, not just in England, but in the Netherlands, the whole women's game, she's taken it to another level."

Kelly: 'Thank you to everyone who wrote me off'

At the beginning of this year, Kelly was still at Manchester City, lacking playing time, and so unhappy that she took to social media to express her wish to leave the club and a situation she shared at the time had "a huge impact on not only my career but my mental wellbeing", even considering whether or not she wanted to stay in the game.

Kelly was left out of Sarina Wiegman's first squad due to a lack of minutes after securing a deadline-day loan move to Arsenal but was called up as an injury replacement in February and has enjoyed revelatory tournament, cementing herself as the most superlative of English super-subs.

"There were a lot of tears at full time," said Kelly, "Especially when I saw my family, because they are the people that got me through those dark moments and I am so grateful to be out the back end. If that's a story to tell someone who might be experiencing the same, then tough times don't last.

"Right around the corner was the Champions League final, I won that, and now a Euros final.

"So thank you to everyone who wrote me off. I'm grateful."

Kelly hails 'incredible woman' Wiegman

Chloe Kelly thanked her detractors and said England boss Sarina Wiegman "gave me hope when I didn't have any" after she fired home the winning penalty in their Euro 2025 final triumph over Spain in Switzerland.

Substitute Kelly - who scored the extra-time winner in the Euro 2022 final - cooly converted after Hannah Hampton made two spectacular saves and Salma Paralluelo missed, writing more personal history and a satisfying ending to a fairy-tale 2025, one that began with the 27-year-old doubting if she would even make this squad.

"She's amazing," said Kelly, asked about a coach who has now led teams to three consecutive European trophies.

"She is an incredible woman. What she's done for this country, we should all be so grateful. What she has done for me individually, she gave me hope when I probably didn't have any, and she gave me an opportunity to represent my country again."

England’s Chloe Kelly celebrates after scoring the winning penalty (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)

Brown-Finnis hails Hampton saves

Former England goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis, speaking on BBC Radio 5Live, praised Hampton for two big saves in the shootout.

"Hannah Hampton has been put in the spotlight in this tournament," she said. "Has she stood up? Has she stood tall? The tallest of the tall, the biggest of big.

"To help your team win back-to-back European Championships - be proud Hannah Hampton."

Hannah Hampton of England saves the second penalty from Mariona Caldentey (Getty Images)

White 'so proud' of England team

Ellen White, part of the England squad that won Euro 2022, said: "This England team just epitomises resilience don't they? The mentality, the hard work, the togetherness. I want to burst into tears I'm so proud of every single one of them.

"Sarina Wiegman has won three Euros in a row, that's extraordinary, and that girl Chloe Kelly, wow, that mentality to score that winning penalty, and credit to Hannah Hampton as well."

Kelly has been at the centre of so much late drama in this tournament, and it felt fitting that she struck the winner.

And White added: "It was a ridiculous penalty with that much pressure. I love the confidence, everything about her energy. She's had an up-and-down year but she's come out on top."

‘I don’t miss penalties twice’: Chloe Kelly’s ice-cold confidence

Chloe Kelly's ice-cold confidence shone through in her post-match interview after her winning spot kick during penalties secured England's Euro 2025 win.

The Lionesses became the first England team in history to defend a major tournament title with their victory against Spain.

Kelly's winning goal followed two huge saves from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton.

"I don't miss penalties twice," the Arsenal forward told the BBC.

"I was cool. I was composed then. I knew I was gonna hit the back of the net."

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Jubilant Princess Charlotte celebrates Lionesses Euro 2025 win with her father Prince William

A jubilant Princess Charlotte has been spotted celebrating alongside her father, the Prince of Wales, as England secure back‑to‑back European Championship titles.

Hannah Hampton’s comeback story defies belief and leads England to Euro 2025 glory

It was, as Sarina Wiegman said, a “fairytale”. But Hannah Hampton had believed from the start, having proved everyone wrong just to reach Euro 2025. Even when Hampton overcame the doubts and the advice of doctors who said she would not become a goalkeeper, she did not believe the England fans would welcome her after replacing a legend between the posts in Mary Earps.

Sarina Wiegman details how England claimed glory at ‘chaotic and ridiculous’ Euro 2025

England manager Sarina Wiegman hailed her team for coming through the “most chaotic and ridiculous tournament we have played” after leading the Lionesses to Euro 2025 glory in Basel.

England defeated world champions Spain on penalties to defend their European title as Hannah Hampton made crucial saves in the shootout and Chloe Kelly scored the decisive kick.

The Lionesses led for just four minutes and 52 seconds during the knockout stages of the tournament, requiring comebacks and late goals to get over the line and become the first England team to win a major title on foreign soil.

England hero Lucy Bronze reveals she played entire Euro 2025 with fractured tibia

England defender Lucy Bronze revealed she played through the entirety of Euro 2025 with a fractured tibia after becoming a two-time European champion with the Lionesses.

Bronze, 33, is the oldest member of England’s squad and started all six games during the tournament, including their dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Spain in the final. Bronze also defied injury to play a key part in England’s quarter-final comeback over Sweden.

Ex-captain Houghton pinpoints England mentality

"Chloe Kelly has been through so much this year and to see her score that winning penalty to bring back that trophy for England is so unbelievable...

"The journey this team has been in is something I'd never ever predict. To come back from the France game, to perform against the Netherlands and Wales and then the extra-time games, to be successful you need all 23 players and the staff as well all aligned. This mentality is scary."

Ex-captain Houghton pinpoints England mentality

Former England captain Steph Houghton called the mentality of the Lionesses "scary" after they beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to retain their European title.

England have not always been at their best in this tournament, losing their opening game against France, then needing penalties to beat Sweden and extra time to see off Italy on their way to the final.

But they have repeatedly found a way as manager Sarina Wiegman made it three European titles in a row.

"It's incredible, I've no words," Houghton said on BBC Sport. "This England team never gives up. There's been times in this tournament where they've had backs to the wall but that is the mentality of being a Lioness.”

Spanish royal house makes statement

And the Spanish royal family said:

“The Princess Leonor and the Princess Sofia have greeted the players of the Spanish Women's Football Team. After the final, we are proud of you! Surely, with your quality and effort, many more successes will come.”

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez

Starmer’s Spanish counter-part has also put out a message tonight:

“Champions, always. Our Women's Spanish Football team, an example and pride of Spain.”

Prime Minister hails England's 'history makers'

Sir Keir Starmer has also issued a statement:

“Champions! Congratulations Lionesses, what a team. What a game. What drama. You dug deep when it mattered most and you’ve made the nation proud. History makers.”

King Charles congratulates England

The King has issued a statement congratulating England on their triumph – and setting them a new challenge.

“For more years than I care to remember, England fans have sung that famous chant ‘football’s coming home’. As you return home with the trophy you won at Wembley three years ago, it is a source of great pride that, through sporting skill and awesome teamwork, the Lionesses have made those words ring true.

“Well done, Lionesses. The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can!”

Prince William congratulates England defender Jess Carter (Getty Images)

Wiegman: Euro triumph was chaos

"We said we can win by any means and that's what we have shown again today. I am so proud of the team and the staff. It is incredible.

"I just can't believe it, but I have a medal around my neck and we have a trophy. It has been the most chaotic tournament on the pitch - all the challenges we had on the pitch against our opponents.

"From the first game it was chaos. Losing your first game and becoming European champions is incredible. Football is chaos."

Wiegman hails England's spirit

Sarina Wiegman hailed England's team spirit as she savoured the "chaos" of their successful Euro 2025 defence.

Wiegman's side lost their opener to France and needed extra time in all of their games after the group stage in Switzerland, but emerged victorious in the most nail-biting and dramatic fashion.

The 55-year-old, who has now won the last three Women's European Championships – previously with Netherlands in 2017 and England in 2022 – said on BBC One: "I can't believe it. The word 'team' really described who we are, a team.”

Sarina Wiegman celebrates with her players (AP)

Bronze: We never stopped believing

The Chelsea defender admitted the tournament in Switzerland had been one of the most demanding of her career.

"I do not think we ever stopped believing in ourselves. There was a lot of noise from the outside, but we stayed united and gave everything," Bronze said.

"To win it on penalties shows just how inspiring this team is to be part of.

"Today we showed resilience. We have shown everyone that you should always believe in yourself, no matter what others say."

Bronze: I played through the pain

England defender Lucy Bronze revealed that she had played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia.

"I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, and then I have hurt my knee on my other leg," Bronze said on Sunday after helping the Lionesses to edge Spain 3-1 on penalties after the final ended 1-1 following extra time.

"That's why I got a lot of praise from the girls after the Sweden game, as I've been in a lot of pain. If that's what it takes to play for England, that's what I'll do."

Lucy Bronze, second right, revealed she played the whole of the women’s Euros with a fractured tibia (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)

We deserved more, says Spain coach Tome

Spain took a first-half lead but England equalised through Alessia Russo and battled superbly to take the game to a 1-1 draw and a shootout.

"I think we were better, but football is a sport where the best team doesn't always win.England are an excellent national team, they showed their level during the tournament. They draw, and then they defend themselves to get the penalties," Tome said.

The 42-year-old coach could not hide her disappointment that her squad had come up short of another major title.

"This is our profession. what we worked for, what they worked for deserved a different ending," she said.

"That's why today I have the feeling that we almost reached it, but it's gone. I really value all the work done -- we wrote history during the whole tournament, and the team was good," Tome added

We deserved more, says Spain coach Tome

Spain coach Montse Tome was left ruing her side's inability to take their chances as the world champions fell to a penalty shootout by England in the Women's Euros final on Sunday after they dominated a game that finished 1-1 after 120 minutes.

The Spaniards had 24 attempts on goal, but England's grit and determination dragged them to a shootout where they came up short, failing to convert three of their four spot-kicks as Chloe Kelly fired England to victory.

"I think this team deserved more. I think we worked hard for a long time to reach this moment, to reach this final against a high-level national team as an event and what we saw in the game makes me think that the team deserved it," Tome told a media conference.

"This is a sport, you must know how to lose, and today we missed the penalties."

Spain manager Montse Tome reacts after defeat (Nick Potts/PA Wire)

England only had one key trait over Spain – but it led them to Euro 2025 glory

Here’s our chief football writer, Miguel Delaney, writing from the stadium in Basel:

History repeated, once as another triumph, twice with force. Chloe Kelly again decided the European Championship for England, this time with a penalty of such ferocity that it fittingly reflected the fight and spirit of this team.

It was proper grit, proper character… Yes, proper England, who remain European champions. Sarina Wiegman’s side produced another miracle in this tournament, as she claimed a third successive winners’ medal in the competition.

These are all historic feats in themselves, but they are elevated by the manner of this glory. It went to even deeper wells of resolve than Kelly winning it in extra time at Wembley against Germany three years ago. And to manage that against this world champion Spanish side, in this way, is the best illustration of this team’s spirit. It shouldn’t really have been possible given how they went behind.

Next up!

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Will England have a trophy parade after winning Euro 2025?

England defeated Spain in dramatic fashion after Chloe Kelly’s winning penalty secured Women’s Euro 2025 glory and now they will prepare for a parade in London.

The Lionesses will show off their trophy on Tuesday 29 July after leaning on goalkeeper Hannah Hampton during the shootout, with the Chelsea shot-stopper thriving to deny Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati, while Salma Paralluelo missed the target completely.

Sarina Wiegman’s side, playing their third successive major final, rallied after an early setback in the first half at St Jakob Park.

Why Beth Mead had to retake her penalty in England’s dramatic Euro 2025 shootout win over Spain

Beth Mead was forced to retake England’s first penalty in their dramatic Euro 2025 final shootout with Spain due to the new double-touch rule.

The second-half substitute was nominated as England’s first penalty taker, and duly fired the ball down the middle of Spain goalkeeper Catalina Coll’s goal. But Mead had clearly kicked the ball twice, hitting it against her standing foot as her boot slipped on the grass, and replays confirmed what referee Stephanie Frappart suspected.

Kicking the ball twice is not allowed from the penalty spot and previously that would have meant Mead’s goal being immediately chakled off.

Bronze: "We got the job done"

Today was Lucy Bronze’s 36th appearance at a major tournament for England.

“I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, and then I have hurt my knee on my other leg,” she tells the BBC.

On ITV, she adds: “We’ve seen it all, even with Beth re-taking the first one [penalty].

“We didn’t do it the easy way, but we always believed in ourselves and it showed.

“It’s so different, last Euros we played fantastic, this one we showed a different side, a fight, a resilience,” she adds.

“We were reigning champions but we were fresh faced. It’s an amazing achievement, but we never doubted ourselves.

“It’s just…I don’t think I can put it into words. I’m so proud of playing for England, I’d do anything for this team to win.

“There’s nothing I can say to express the feeling I have.

“We’ve inspired the nation in a different way,” she adds as she finishes.

Bronze says she played with a broken tibia

Lucy Bronze has just told the BBC that she played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia!

We’ll being you more quotes from that one soon.

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Leah Williamson: 'What an honour'

When asked what this win means, a beaming Leah Williamson says “everything”.

“The girls who have won twice, for the ones who’ve never won it before, I’m so happy for them. What an honour to be in this time.

“I believe it but I’m struggling. Everything we say, try and live by, we do, and every single person who shows up every time. We stuck to the game plan.

“So many players that have done so much, they give everything, before we even get to the football bit.

“I feel I should be saying something monumental, but I just don’t have the words.

“I’m so proud, and I feel so lucky. Everyone turned up today, and that’s what happens.

“It is staying home,” she adds as she finishes.

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ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!

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Agyemang reacts

Michelle Agyemang is next to speak to ITV.

“Yeah, I think straight after I cried my eyes out again. It feels surreal, im so grateful we’re hre, at the beginning it didn’t seem like we’d get here,” she says.

“It means a lot to me. It’s such a short amount of time, I’m so thankful,” she adds on being a ball girl a few years ago.

“Maybe stressing me out a bit less! I can’t complain!” she says on the tournament.

“I love you, and thank you for all the support,” she says to her family. “To share it with them, it’s beautiful”.

“I want to keep working hard, doing all I can to help my club and country,” she adds as she finishes.

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Wiegman reacts

I can’t believe it,” says Sarina Wiegman.

“Sometimes you think, when is this going to stop? I’m just going to enjoy the moment. This team, how we step up and never give up...[it’s amazing].

“We won, and I think we’ll have a party.”

When asked if she cried as the winning penalty went in, she adds: “Later on, something sunk in. I thought, oh my goodness, what’s happening here?

“It’s lovely. We just tried to win every game, and it’s really nice when it works!

“I’m just really proud of the team, the staff, how the staff put so much effort into the job, how they prepare.”

“Let’s first celebrate a little bit,” she says when asked if there’s more to come.

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England player ratings v Spain: Hannah Hampton stars as Lionesses win women’s Euro 2025 final

Substitute Chloe Kelly fired in the winning penalty as England completed another spectacular shootout comeback to defend their title and beat world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties.

Here is how England’s players rated.

ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!

‘We are the Champions’ rings around St. Jakob-Park as England lift the trophy!

They are champions of Europe for a second time.

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ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!

The England squad are now going up to collect their medals ahead of the trophy lift!

Carney: Hampton 'arguably player of the tournament'

Karen Carney is full of praise for Hampton, saying: "She is exceptional with her feet, but what set her apart, was claiming crosses, stopping penalties.

“For me she's arguably player of the tournament,” she adds.

Agyemang wins young player of the tournament!

The awards forth tournament are being given out now, with Michelle Agyemang awarded the best young player of the tournament!

Aitana Bonmati wins player of the tournament.

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Michelle Agyemang named Young Player of the Tournament!

Incredible! The England players were lined up waiting to give Spain a guard of honour, then they parted ways to allow Michelle Agyemang to collect the Young Player of the Tournament award! The 19-year-old scored two goals to save England twice in the knockout stages. They would not be here without her.

Hampton: 'We're the team that never gives up in this tournament'

Hannah Hampton is next to react, and she calls England “the team that never gives up in this tournament”.

“It was massive, I don't really know what was going on. They just yelled at me, the fans, it's an amazing moment, I don't think I'll come to terms with what has happened for a while.

"I knew she [Kelly] would step up and score. It was an amazing moment,” she adds.

"It's up there, that's for sure,” she adds when asked if it’s the best day of her life.

“There are a lot of things I had to deal with before the tournament, my teammates helped me through. To stand here, as back-to-back Euros winner [is amazing]” she adds.

England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton stops a shot from Spain's Mariona Caldentey during a penalty shootout (AP)

Kelly reacts

Chloe Kelly has just won a second Euros for England, and she’s the first to speak to ITV.

“You know what, this teams shows exactly what it’s like to be English. I’m so proud, it’s unbelievable,” she says.

“This team is made of magic, of steel” she says before the interview is interrupted.

She returns to cal it “a huge moment for every girl out there with that dream, you can do it! Keep shooting for the stars.”

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England players celebrate with Jill Scott

England have prepared Euro 2025 champions scarves for the occasion. Then, the Lionesses players take it one by take to hug Jill Scott, a champion at Euro 2022, on the touchline. Hannah Hampton collects her second player of the match award from the tournament. Just incredible.

Spanish players in disbelief

England led in the knockout stages for around two minutes of the 470 they played.

The Spain players are in complete disbelief, stunned as they stagger around the pitch.

How have England done it again???

ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!

Tears all around on the pitch in Basel as the magnitude of a second European Championship win sinks in.

Many of the class of ‘22 are out there in tears, with first-time winners including Hannah Hampton and Michelle Agyemang almost looking bewildered!

ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!

Chloe Kelly puts her hands to her head as Leah Williamson finds her and pulls her in for a long embrace. Hannah Hampton has been mobbed by her team-mates, the hero again for England and the player of the match!

Sweet Caroline belts out in Basel! Kelly grabs a microphone from somewhere and sings along!

ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!

Chloe Kelly... spins the ball on the circle... she’s been here before...

.. and then it’s ecstasy! ENGLAND HAVE WON THE EUROS AGAIN!

Michelle Agyemang and Jess Carter collapse! Kelly sprints away!

Leah Williamson stops and shakes hands with the Spanish players! Lucy Bronze can’t even walk!

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PENS: England 3-1 Spain - ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!

Kelly looks very calm as she makes her way into the penalty area and lines up the spot kick.

She runs up and rifles it past Coll, who dived the right way but could do nothing to stop it!

PENS: England 3-1 Spain - ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!

Chloe Kelly steps up. She's already won one Euros for England...

And she’s won another!

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PENS: England 2-1 Spain - Paralluelo misses!

Salma Paralluelo steps up and fizzes her penalty wide, off-target!

It’ll be Chloe Kelly to win it...

IT’S GOING TO BE CHLOE KELLY TO WIN THE EUROS FOR ENGLAND

PENS: England 2-1 Spain - Williamson misses!

Lionesses captain Leah Williamson steps up next.

She telegraphs the penalty though and Coll guesses correctly, clawing it away as she dived.

PENS: England 2-1 Spain - Bonmati misses!

Ballon d’Or holder Aitana Bonmati is next to take.

She looks calm as she runs up but she hits a tame low effort that Hampton saves!

PENS: England 2-1 Spain - Charles scores!

Niamh Charles steps up and rifles a low effort in, sending Coll the wrong way.

Cruel double-touch from Mead

There are boos in the stadium as the replay shows Mead touched the ball twice after slipping. It’s cruel, but in the rules that it has to be a retake. That slip looked to be in Mead’s head as she took the retake

Cruel double-touch from Mead

There are boos in the stadium as the replay shows Mead touched the ball twice after slipping. It’s cruel, but in the rules that it has to be a retake. That slip looked to be in Mead’s head as she took the retake

PENS: England 1-1 Spain - Caldentey misses!

Mariona Caldentey sees her penalty saved as Hampton guesses the right way! It was a tame penalty at the perfect height for the ‘keeper.

PENS: England 1-1 Spain - Greenwood scores!

Alex Greenwood to take next.

She jogs up and hits it across her body and into the corner! Enough power on it to beat Coll, who guessed the right way.

PENS: England 0-1 Spain - Guijarro scores!

Guijarro steps up and places it down the middle, narrowly missing the feet of Hampton.

PENS: England 0-0 Spain - Mead misses!

Beth Mead steps up and she slips as she takes it! It goes in but she has to re-take as she’s hit it twice as she slipped.

She steps up again and Coll guesses the right way and saves it!

PENS: England 0-0 Spain

The coin toss is done and it’ll be the Lionesses to take first. Beth Mead steps up.

England head to penalties in Euro 2025 final

Here's the latest from Miguel Delaney inside St Jakob-Park:

So to penalties. England deserve to be here for their resolve, because they dug in right to the depths of their will. That is the culture Wiegman has inspired, that ultimately frustrated Spain. The world champions had a lot of openings and possession throughout that extra-time but they so struggled to get beyond England's defiant core. Williamson led a brilliant defence of the area. And what about Stanway, who put in an incredible shift? Walsh also worked superbly given the pressure she was under

FULL-TIME! England 1-1 Spain

No time for team talks now, just selecting penalty takers!

Hannah Hampton is taping some instructions and research to her arm!

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FULL-TIME! England 1-1 Spain

The England players high-five each other as Chloe Kelly turns to the England fans and asks for more. The Lionesses have scrapped through extra time to reach their second penalty shoot-out of Euro 2025. The rollercoaster continues.

Who’s your five?

Mine would be: Kelly, Greenwood, Mead, Walsh, Williamson

FULL-TIME! England 1-1 Spain

120 +2 mins

Surely the last attack as Bonmati spreads it wide to Batlle...

But Spain can’t work it into the box and the full-time whistle goes!

England 1-1 Spain

120 +1 mins

Agyemang heads the ball on but Mead can't reach it.

At the other end, Bonmati puts the cross in but Carter defends it well, and she wins a goal kick as it bounces back off the Spanish midfielder. That could be that.

England 1-1 Spain

120 mins

Spain in possession as we approach the end of the 120, but Bonmati loses the ball briefly and Kelly clears.

Moments later, Agyemang wins a vital free-kick near her own box, and England might have a final chance to score.

We’ll have two minutes of added time, too.

England 1-1 Spain

118 mins

Spain’s latest attack sees Ouahabi stand up a cross to the back post that Lopez heads straight at Hampton.

In the middle of the pitch, Agyemang wants a foul but the referee gives it the other way! That stopped a promising England counter.

England 1-1 Spain

116 mins

Spain are let off the hook as the ball in is tame and England concede a foul anyway.

England 1-1 Spain

114 mins

Tireless pressing from Hemp and she does well to win a corner off Ouahabi.

Stanway does come off, with Grace Clinton replacing her as Kelly prepares to take the set-piece.

England 1-1 Spain

112 mins

Spain are keeping up the pressure, and England haven’t been able to knit together a solid attacking opportunity over the last few minutes. Like Russo before her, Agyemang is a little isolated in attack.

Caldentey leads the next Spain attack, driving forward before spreading it to Lopez, but the youngster’s touch is a little loose and she hooks an effort well over.

Georgia Stanway is the latest England player who needs treatment.

England 1-1 Spain

110 mins

Almost a chance for the Lionesses as Hemp nicks it away from the defender right on the edge of the box, but England can’t capitalise before they concede the foul on Pina to stop the counter.

Spain work the ball forward and win a corner after some decent defending. The ball in is headed to Paralluelo, and she’s around six yards out as she tries to volley in on the turn, but she misses the ball!

Another let-off for the Lionesses.

KICK-OFF! England 1-1 Spain

Back underway already! 15 minutes to potentially decide it.

Spain have made a change, with Leila Ouahabi on for Olga Carmona.

Lucy Bronze has come off too, making way for Niamh Charles.

HALF-TIME! England 1-1 Spain

That was the last action of the half. Sarina Wiegman is giving a half-time team talk now.

England 1-1 Spain

105 + 2 mins

CLOSE!

England had a spell of good pressure but Spain attack as the half comes to an end, with Batlle and Bonmati exchanging passes before the latter plays it into the space. The full-back fizzes in a perfect cross between the ‘keeper and her defenders, but Paralluelo can’t sweep it in from three yards!

She tried the inside-of-the-boot flick but mis-timed it!

England 1-1 Spain

105 mins

Some great play from Mead and Hemp before the latter breaks into the box but goes down too easily under the challenge from Aleixandra.

We’ll have two minutes of added time.

103 mins

Agyemang holds up play well and works it wide, though Hemp can’t deliver a good enough cross this time.

The England striker slides in and barely touches Guijarro, but the free kick is given anyway.

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England 1-1 Spain

Sarina Wiegman said after England’s win against Sweden that the only way to get Lucy Bronze off the pitch would be in an ambulance. We’re not quite there yet but the right back has been struggling since midway through the second half and appears determined to try and play on.

KICK-OFF! England 1-1 Spain

We’re back underway in the final!

FULL-TIME! England 1-1 Spain

The referee blows the whistle for full-time and we’ll have extra time once again for the Lionesses at Euro 2025!

EXTRA TIME! England 1-1 Spain

For the third game in a row, England head to extra time. They have given us our money’s worth and their tournament will go the full distance.

It’s been a massive effort from Sarina Wiegman’s side but Spain have more energy at the moment. Who could Wiegman turn to next? Aggie Beever-Jones and Grace Clinton have to be candidates.

England 1-1 Spain

90 +3 mins

A few tired passages of play bit neither side is settling for extra time.

Guijarro does brilliantly on the edge of the box to beat the defender and lay it off to Paralluelo, but she miscontrols it and Lopez fires over.

England 1-1 Spain

83 mins

Both players are fine to carry on for now.

England get straight up the pitch, with both Walsh and Toone doing well to win and keep possession, but the latter gives away a free kick moments later.

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England 1-1 Spain

76 mins

Carter concedes a free-kick on the right, and Pina will have a chance to put in a dangerous delivery.

The ball in has too much on it, and Agyemang wins possession to give England the chance to go forward again.

Spain's forward #09 Esther Gonzalez (L) and England's forward #17 Michelle Agyemang (C) go for a header (AFP via Getty Images)

England 1-1 Spain

73 mins

It’s much more equal than the majority of the first half at the moment. If anything, England are arguably on top, though they’ve had a few reminders of the dangers Spain present on the counter.

Pina is the latest to test Hampton, cutting on the outside before fizzing in an effort that the England ‘keeper beats away.

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England 1-1 Spain

The England fans behind Hannah Hampton’s goal chants Michelle Agyemang’s name on repeat. The 19-year-old is brought on in the 70th minute of the Euro 2025 final, just a month after being a surprise one-cap pick for the tournament. What a story and she deserves this opportunity based on how she has changed games from the bench and saved England.

England 1-1 Spain

69 mins

CLOSE!

More good work from Kelly. She picks it up on the left and her first thought is to run at Batlle, and she works the space for the shot before testing Coll with a low drive that is tipped past the post.

England 1-1 Spain

67 mins

That goal has given England so much belief, with the Lionesses now winning far more duels and loose balls.

Walsh is the latest to win the ball well, but she can't find Russo with the through ball.

At the other end, Spain win it and swarm forward but Del Castillo fires well wide at the near post.

Chloe Kelly makes the difference for England once again

What a moment for England and the Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delaney has the latest from Basel:

And the next goal is England's! Chloe Kelly again makes the difference, her directness providing the cross from Alessia Russo scores the equaliser. Spain had been supremely dominant since their goal but there had been a slackening off after half-time, that Kelly has exploited. Russo has meanwhile had a poor tournament in front of goal, if not in performance. What a moment to step up.

England's Alessia Russo (centre) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game with Chloe Kelly (Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

England 1-1 Spain

65 mins

Better build-up from England again, with Russo doing well to bring the ball down before spraying it wide to Kelly, though the chance goes begging after Greenwood can't collect the next pass.

Moments later, England put plenty of pressure on Spain in their own box, almost forcing a mistake before Hemp concedes a foul on Carmona.

England 1-1 Spain

61 mins

Putellas clips the ball in from the free-kick but it ends with a header aimed right at Hampton.

Moments later, Spain come on the attack again but Carter twice does well to clear and then block the follow-up shot.

England 1-1 Spain

59 mins

England are level and what a goal it was. The question now is whether they can make the most of any momentum that goal will give them.

Moments after scoring, Russo is the first player to be booked for a late challenge.

Not long after, Bronze scythes down Carmona and is the second player to be shown a yellow card.

GOAL! England 1-1 Spain

Chloe. Kelly. What a cross. And an outstanding header from Alessia Russo!

Leah Williamson goes straight over to Sarina Wiegman to receive some instructions from her manager. That is a huge moment. Spain are stunned.

GOAL! England 1-1 Spain

57 mins

GOAL! What a finish this is, and England are level!

Russo and Kelly combine. Walsh drives forward and lays off the pass to Kelly, who checks back and swings in an inch-perfect cross that Russo meets, with the Arsenal striker cushioning a lovely header back across the ‘keeper and into the corner.

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Lauren James limps out of Euro 2025 final in major England blow

England suffered a major blow during the first half of the Euro 2025 final against Spain when Lauren James was forced off with injury.

James passed the ball out of play in the 39th minute with Spain on top after taking the lead through Mariona Caldentey, and went to ground holding her ankle.

The Chelsea winger also came off during England’s semi-final win over Italy but had trained in the days before the final and passed fit to start the game.

HALF-TIME! England 0-1 Spain

Sarina Wiegman marches down the touchline towards the tunnel with her notepad in her left hand. There is work to do to turn this around, especially against such an excellent Spain team. For the third game in a row, England go into half-time behind.

England 0-1 Spain

39 mins

Though Spain have had far more of the ball over the last 10 minutes or so, England haven’t had to deal with the same pressure or produce the last-ditch defending, though there have been some good blocks.

There’s some bad news for England though, as Lauren James has kicked the ball out of play to receive treatment.

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England need composure after early setback against Spain

After a lively opening, the Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delaney shares his thoughts.

Spain go ahead, which feels all the worst for England as this had been their best passage of play since the Dutch game. They caused Spain a few scares. Spain are so composed, though, which is reflected in the play and - ultimately - the difference between the teams so far. Whereas England are trying to snatch at openings, Spain are properly building. Some superb triangles around the box, one of which led to Mariona's goal. The next goal has to be England's or this could get very tricky.

GOAL! England 0-1 Spain

Leah Williamson waves her arms and encourages her teammates to lift their heads as they trudge back to the half-way line after Mariona Caldentey’s brilliant header. It had to be her, of course, scoring against her Arsenal colleagues. That hurts even more before of the opportunities England have had.

GOAL! England 0-1 Spain

25 mins

GOAL! What a move from the world champions.

Bonmati starts it off, winning a duel with Stanway on the right wing before releasing Del Castillo in the box.

She checks back and releases the overlapping Batlle, who clips back a great cross that Caldentey heads past Hampton.

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England 0-0 Spain

20 mins

CLOSE! What an opening for England!

It all comes from some high pressing from James, with Coll dwelling on the ball before picking a poor pass that Hemp nips in to take away from Aleixandra.

Hemp has the passing option but she goes herself, with a low effort forcing a great save from Coll.

Probably should have passed it, and England probably should be 1-0 up!

Lauren Hemp of England shoots which is saved by Cata Coll of Spain (Getty Images)