It's home... again
Lionesses lift back-to-back Euros

England's heroic Lionesses have done it again, winning the women's Euros in dramatic fashion.
With a win on penalties over Spain, England became back-to-back European champions and avenged their defeat to the Spanish in the World Cup Final two years ago.
After a breathless night full of twists and turns, here is the story of the final...
England's stars get acquainted with their surroundings at Basel's St Jakob-Park

Spain's Alexia Putellas warms up before kick-off

Spain go into the game as favourites, having beaten England in the World Cup Final in 2023

But England have lit up the Euros with a series of dramatic comebacks

Mariona Caldentey gets Spain off to a strong start as she heads in the opener in the 25th minute


England fall behind for the third time in three games

England star Lauren James is injured in the 40th minute and has to be subbed off

James is replaced by Chloe Kelly, who got England going in their semi-final comeback

England manager Sarina Wiegman ponders changes as England trail at half-time

Alessia Russo settles England's nerves in the 57th minute, heading home a Chloe Kelly cross to make it 1-1


Prince William and Princess Charlotte cheer on the Lionesses

The sides cannot be separated after 90 minutes

England battle bravely in extra-time but can't find a winner as the final goes to penalties

Alex Greenwood gets England off the mark after Beth Mead misses the Lionesses' first spot kick

Hannah Hampton keeps out a penalty from Aitana Bonmati, her second save in the shootout

Salma Paralluelo drags Spain's fourth penalty wide, giving England the chance to win

Super sub Chloe Kelly steps up....

And smashes past Spain's goalkeeper to clinch the dramatic victory


England are the first team to win back-to-back women's Euros since 2013

Prince William congratulates England's heroes

Sarina Wiegman has made history by winning three consecutive Euros


