England win Euro 2025 – live: Trophy parade celebrations revealed after Lionesses defend crown with penalty triumph

England win the Euros: Latest news and reaction

• England celebrate historic Euro 2025 victory over Spain
• Lionesses defeat Spain on penaltie to defend European title
• Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton are the heroes in the shootout
• Will England have a trophy parade after winning Euro 2025?
• England hero Lucy Bronze reveals she played entire Euro 2025 with fractured tibia

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.”

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!”

'It's staying home' says Williamson

When asked what the Euro 2025 win means, a beaming Leah Williamson replied: “Everything”.

The England captain added: “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’s staying home.”

(The FA via Getty Images)

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

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.

Agyemang 'can't complain' after exceptional Euros

Michelle Agyemang admitted she ‘cried her eyes out’ after Chloe Kelly scored the winning penalty at Euro 2025.

Speaking after England’s victory was secured she said: “Yeah, I think straight after I cried my eyes out again.

“It feels surreal, I’m so grateful we’re here, at the beginning it didn’t seem like we’d get here.

“It means a lot to me. It’s such a short amount of time, I’m so thankful.”

When asked if for her thoughts on the tournament as a whole she replied: “Maybe stressing me out a bit less. I can’t complain!”

Michelle Agyemang was named Young Player of the Tournament (Nick Potts/PA) (PA Wire)

Sarina Wiegman's initial reaction

The England manager was bewildered by her team’s achievement in the Euro 2025 final, and throughout the tournament, as they repeatedly turned around losing positions.

“I can’t believe it,” said 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.”

Sarina Wiegman, Head Coach of England, celebrates with the UEFA Women's EURO trophy (Getty Images)

'Another bit of legacy for the Lionesses'

Former Scotland defender, Jen Beattie, said that the Lionesses are adding to the legacy they created by winning the Euros in 2022 and now again in 2025.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live she said: “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.

“What they have done for their country and football. If you still weren't a women's football fan before, you have to be now.”

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 by just reaching Euro 2025. Even when Hampton overcame the doubts and the advice of doctors who said she would not become a goalkeeper, she did not think the England fans would welcome her after replacing a legend between the posts in Mary Earps.

Hampton finished the Euros as England’s hero in the penalty shootout win over Spain, perhaps as the tournament’s best player, and with Wiegman jumping into her arms after saving the spot kicks from Aitana Bonmati and Mariona Caldentey. “Every player has her own story and her journey has been incredible too,” Wiegman said.

More from Steph Houghton

The ex-England captain also touched on Chloe Kelly’s unbelievable journey this season.

"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,” Houghton said.

"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.

They repeatedly found a way to come back in matches they were losing 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.”

‘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."

Jess Carter rejoices in England win

"I feel like I'm speechless. It's relief, it's excitement, I don't know how to summarise it. I couldn't be prouder.

"I want to say a massive thank you to our fans, to my team, to my family. And to everyone else who doubted us and who doubted me personally, I think we've just proved to you what we're capable of.

"I didn't doubt we would win in the shootout. I fully believed this team was going to win it.

"It's been crazy. For me I was pretty disappointed with how I'd been playing in the tournament, but looking back at it now I could not give a damn. What mattered is the end and how we all kept fighting to win games and that's what we've done today."

Jess Carter celebrates with teammate Lotte Wubben-Moy (The FA via Getty Images)

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.

'Victory will have a knock on effect'

Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley says that the Lionesses’ win will have a knock on effect at grass roots level.

She told BBC Radio 5 Live: “I'd like to think that this victory will have a massive knock on effect back home.

“Hopefully this will inspire young girls back home to get into football without the fear of being chastised.

“Go and have fun, have the freedom and confidence in yourself to do what you like.”

Celebrities react as England’s Lionesses win Euro 2025: ‘Girl power’

England’s Lionesses have been showered with praise from the celebrity world after once again scaling the mountain and winning the Women’s Euros.

Sarina Wiegman’s team went the distance against Spain, eventually triumphing in a penalty shootout after drawing 1-1 with Spain after extra time.

Chloe Kelly scored the decisive penalty for the Lionesses in Basel’s St Jakob-Park, sending the nation and many famous faces into delirium.

Prince William and Princess Charlotte 'proud' of Lionesses

Prince William and Princess Charlotte were in attendance at the Euro 2025 final last night and congratulated the team after the match.

As president of the FA, the Prince handed the Lionesses their winners medals and spoke some words of congratulations to the players.

Later, he and his daughter posted on X: “What a game!

“Lionesses, you are the champions of Europe and we couldn’t be prouder of the whole team.

“Enjoy this moment England. W & Charlotte.”

'We can win by any means' says Wiegman

Speaking after the match to the BBC, Sarina Wiegman was in disbelief at her teams achievement and explained that they have belief in each other to ‘win by any means’.

The England coach said: “I can’t believe it. The word ‘team’ really described who we are – a team. We said we can win by any means and that’s what we have shown again. 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.”

'This team shows what it's like to be English'

Chloe Kelly scored the winning penalty for England and ensured she had the final moment in two European Championship finals.

After the match she gave her thoughts to ITV saying: “You know what, this teams shows exactly what it’s like to be English. I’m so proud, it’s unbelievable.

“This team is made of magic, of steel, it’s a huge moment for every girl out there with that dream, you can do it!

“Keep shooting for the stars.”

England’s Chloe Kelly celebrates with the trophy (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)

Lionesses celebrate Euro 2025 win

England beat Spain on penalties in the Euros final on Sunday (Nick Potts/PA) (PA Wire)

England’s Chloe Kelly celebrates with the trophy (Nick Potts/PA) (PA Wire)

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Kier Starmer congratulates the Lionesses

The Primer Minister was one of the first to send his congratulations to England after their triumph in the Euro 2025 final.

He posted on X: “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.”

Wiegman hopes win will 'push women's game even more'

England boss Sarina Wiegman admitted that she hopes her team’s triumph in the Euro 2025 final will help to push the women’s game to a higher level.

Speaking in the aftermath to the Lionesses’ victory she said: “I hope it will push the women’s game even more. The level went up again. The intensity of the games went through the roof.

“I just think this tournament broke every record again with spectators and the television views.

"I hope that will boost the women’s game everywhere and not only in England. I don’t know what to expect now in England. I think it will just boost again.”

Spot kick queens

England have now taken four penalty shootouts under manager Sarina Wiegman including two at Euro 2025.

They’ve won all four of them with the most important coming in the Euro 2025 when they defeated Spain 3-1.

Hannah Hampton made two fine saves and Chloe Kelly dispatched the final penalty to take the Lionesses to glory once again.

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

Lionesses led for just five minutes in knockout rounds

Talk about doing things the hard way.

England are the first team to have three different matches go to extra time in a single edition of either the women's World Cup or women’s European Championship.

They triumphed at Euro 2025 despite leading for just four minutes and 52 seconds in the entire knockout stages of the tournament.

Absolute nerves of steel from the Lionesses.

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.

The Lionesses fought back from a one goal deficit against Spain at St Jakob‑Park in Basel to win Euro 2025 after a tense penalty shootout. The victory made the Lionesses the first team ever to defend their Euro crown since the tournament began in 1984.

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.

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.

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

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, writes Miguel Delaney in Basel.

England wake up as Euro 2025 champions

There may be some bleary eyes as England’s players wake up this morning at their Zurich base - if they have even slept at all. But they are European champions again after a dramatic victory on penalties against Spain to become the first England team in history to defend a major title.