From France loss to nailbiting knockout wins – England’s path to Euro 2025 final | OneFootball

England are through to the final of Euro 2025.

Here, the PA news agency looks at their route to Sunday’s showpiece in Basel.

July 5, Group D: France 2 England 1

The Lionesses’ title defence got off to a poor start as goals from Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore in quick succession in the latter stages of the first half put France on course for a deserved win. Keira Walsh’s superb late strike did not alter the outcome.

July 9, Group D: England 4 Netherlands 0

Lauren James scored twice as a much-improved England got their campaign up and running. Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone also got on the scoresheet in a commanding display that revived hope of reaching the last eight.

July 13, Group D: England 6 Wales 1

Sarina Wiegman’s side powered into the knockout stages with an emphatic victory that confirmed Wales’ elimination. Stanway put them on course with a penalty before Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo made it 4-0 at half-time. Beth Mead and Aggie Beever-Jones added to the tally either side of a Hannah Cain consolation.

July 17, Quarter-final: Sweden 2 England 2 (after extra time, won 3-2 on penalties)

England survived a nail-biting penalty shoot-out after hauling themselves back from the brink of defeat. Late goals from Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang forced extra time before the drama of an extraordinary spot-kick battle. Just five penalties were scored from 14 taken and Sweden were twice one kick away from victory, but luck was with the Lionesses.

July 22, Semi-final: England 2 Italy 1 (after extra time)

Again England started slowly and were behind at half-time to Barbara Bonansea’s thumping finish after a defensive lapse. Agyemang equalised to force extra time and then hit the bar with a superb lob before fellow substitute Chloe Kelly had a penalty saved but followed up to score.