‘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)
Mike Jones28 July 2025 09:50
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.
Miguel Delaney28 July 2025 09:45
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)
Mike Jones28 July 2025 09:40
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)
Mike Jones28 July 2025 09:35
‘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.”
Mike Jones28 July 2025 09:30
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.
Jamie Braidwood28 July 2025 09:25
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.”
Mike Jones28 July 2025 09:20
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.”
Mike Jones28 July 2025 09:15
‘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.”
Chloe Kelly reacts to Euro 2025 winning goal: ‘I don’t miss penalties’
Mike Jones28 July 2025 09:10
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)
Mike Jones28 July 2025 09:05