The Lionesses have won their second consecutive European tournament! England triumphed in a tense penalty shootout to clinch the trophy, with Chloe Kelly scoring the winning penalty.
Mariona Caldentey gave Spain the lead in the first half of the final, but Alessia Russo scored a sublime header from a Chloe Kelly cross to equalise. Spain were on top for most of the game, but for all of their possession, they couldn’t find a way through the Lionesses’ defence.
It went to penalties and despite misses from Beth Mead and Leah Williamson, Anna Hampton saved twice, whilst Salma Paralluelo dragger her effort wide. And who else but Chloe Kelly made it 3-1, bringing the European Championship back to Wembley again.
The players celebrated their win on the pitch at St Jakob Park in Basel, with Sweet Caroline ringing out as fans went wild back home, including at St James’ Park STACK.
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Remembering her roots
Northumberland star Lucy Bronze’s tattoos explained including iconic North East castle
While many were watching her feet during the match last night, some eyes were drawn to the ink on her arm and wrist. The story behind them is heartwarming, though not widely known.
Full story here
‘Lucky’ gesture
England’s Lucy Bronze gets ‘lucky’ gesture from Northumberland landmark as Lionesses win Euros
Lucy Bronze got plenty of support from home turf as England beat Spain in dramatic fashion to retain their Euros title on Sunday.
And the Northumberland star prompted a grand gesture from a famous landmark that turned out to be quite the good luck charm.
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Chloe Kelly thanks Sarina 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.
“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.”
Red and white
Tower Bridge in London lit in red and white in celebration of the Lionesses winning the England v Spain – UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final in Basel, Switzerland.
Euro win celebration on TV
England will celebrate their Euros win with fans at an event in central London on Tuesday.
There will be an open-top bus procession along The Mall, which will start at 12.10pm, before a staged ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace.
Fans can attend for free, but it will be broadcast live on BBC, ITV, and Sky.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said: “The victory celebration in London on Tuesday will give England fans an opportunity to celebrate with the players, and be part of history.
“We’ve had amazing support from our fans both in Switzerland and at home throughout the tournament, and we look forward to celebrating together and creating some lifelong memories.”
‘Extraordinary achievement’
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: “What an absolutely extraordinary achievement by our Lionesses – once again they have made history and united the country with pride and joy.
“The Lionesses have not just won a tournament – they have inspired millions with their skill, determination and heart. Huge congratulations to Sarina Wiegman, her brilliant squad, and everyone who has supported them on this incredible journey.”
Updated photo gallery
Were you at Stack and didn’t see your photos when we posted before? Check out our updated gallery of Simon Greener’s photos from this evening – both during the game and in the celebrations which followed!
Fantastic fan photos from Stack as the Lionesses win the Euros… again!
King Charles congratulates Lionesses
King Charles congratulated the Lionesses, saying that their victory was a “great source of pride” for England.
In a post on the Royal Family account on X, formerly Twitter, he said:
“This brings you, your manager and all your support team my most heartfelt congratulations on winning the Euros 2025.
“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. For this, you have my whole family’s warmest appreciation and admiration.
“More than that, though, you have shown through your example over past weeks that there are no setbacks so tough that defeat cannot be transformed into victory, even as the final whistle looms.
“Well done, Lionesses. The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can!”
Princess Charlotte reaction
Prince William was on stage to offer the players a handshake and congratulations as they received their medals. And his daughter Princess Charlotte has grabbed a lot of the attention from her reaction to Chloe Kelly’s winning penalty.
Read more here: Princess Charlotte’s unforgettable reaction to England’s Women’s Euro 2025 win
Glorious pictures
Our Lionesses win Euro 2025 in 10 glorious photos from Switzerland
England have won the Euros 2025 in Switzerland in a tense victory for our Lionesses on penalties – photos of the unforgettable moments
Newcastle MP says congratulations
Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central and West, called the Lionesses an inspiration in a post on Twitter this evening.
‘The tallest of the tall’
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.”
‘I’m so proud of every single one of them’
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.”
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.”
‘England never gives up’
The North East’s 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.
“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.
“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.”
Lucy Bronze played tournament with a fractured tibia
Northumberland’s very own Lioness Lucy Bronze played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia, she told BBC after the game.
She said:
I think that’s why I got a lot of praise from the girls after the Sweden game because I’ve been in a lot of pain. But if that’s what it takes to play for England, that’s what I’ll do.”
Read more: Northumberland Lioness Lucy Bronze played Euro 2025 with a fractured tibia
‘We’ve ridden our luck’ – Williamson
Captain Leah Williamson said:
“It’s just total disbelief, but at the same time I knew it was going to happen. Playing for this England team is unbelievable. You just cannot put us down and it’s such an amazing feeling to be a part of.
“There’s always a moment when I think, ‘right girls, now is the time, let’s turn it on’. As soon as we started, the way we defended as a back four and as a team, nothing came through us and I felt like it was going to be our day…
“We’ve ridden our luck. I don’t think we were lucky but we’ve ridden our luck and we’ve pulled up at the right time.”
Michelle Agyemang named young player of the tournament
Michelle Agyemang was named young player of the tournament.
She said after the match:
“I’m just so grateful. I thank God for where he’s brought us as a team. It’s so hard coming from a loss in the first game to now, but everything happens for a reason and now we’re European champions.
“I think it’s just surreal to have come this far so quickly. It’s only by the grace of God and my team-mates and the staff and coaches. Everyone has put in the effort to get me where I am and I’m so grateful to everyone around me.”
Jess Carter ‘speechless’
Jess Carter said:
“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.”
More pictures from Stack
Our photographer Simon Greener has been at Stack this evening. Here are some of the best pictures he took of the celebrations as England were lifting the trophy. Can you spot yourself?
Read more: Fantastic fan photos from Stack as the Lionesses win the Euros… again!
The rise of Lucy Bronze
How Lucy Bronze rose from Viking ruins to one of the most decorated players at Euro 2025
Having grown up on Lindisfarne, Lucy Bronze has gone on to collect nearly every accolade possible in women’s football and she’s done it again in Switzerland – with a fractured tibia!
Full story here
‘From the first game it was chaos’ – Sarina Wiegman
England boss Sarina Wiegman 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 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.”
‘We’ve got that grit’ – pen hero Hampton
Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton said:
“This team is just unbelievable, incredible. We’ve shown throughout the tournament we can come back when we go a goal back. We’ve got that grit, that English blood in us. We never say die, we keep going and we did that today.
“When Chloe stepped up I turned around to the fans, miming a kick and trying to ask if we score do we win, I’d completely lost track.
“They were just cheering at me so I didn’t know what the answer was, but then I saw that run up and that was it, we’ve won. I can’t believe it.”
‘I don’t miss penalties twice’ – Chloe Kelly
Chloe Kelly told BBC One after the final whistle:
“I’m so proud of this team, so grateful to wear this badge and so proud to be English. I was cool, I was composed, I knew I going to hit the back of the net. I don’t miss penalties twice.
“It’s unbelievable, it’s not just this team it’s the staff behind us. Twenty-three players and all the staff behind us. Sarina Wiegman has done it again. It’s unbelievable.
“It’s going to be crazy. I hope the whole of England comes out to support us and show the love to all these girls because they deserve it.”
What a fighter
Northumberland star Lucy Bronze has revealed after the game she played the competition with a fractured tibia
‘Well played, fantastic, well done’
The Prince of Wales was in the stands applauding and celebrating with those around him – including his daughter Princess Charlotte.
William was among those to heap praise on striker Michelle Agyemang, who was named young player of the tournament.
As the presentation ceremony took place, William exchanged words with Agyemang, appearing to say, “Well played, fantastic, well done”.
‘You’ve made the nation proud’
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has congratulated England on retaining their European Championship crown.
England beat world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties in the Euro 2025 final after a 1-1 draw to defend the title they won three years ago.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said: “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.”
Here are your winners!
Here are your winners!
Party continues at Stack
They were jumping up and down when Chloe Kelly scored and they’re still doing so now. The atmosphere at Stack is electric tonight following England’s win, with ChronicleLive photographer Simon Greener capturing the action.
