England are European champions once more! Right here we price the performances of the Lionesses at Euro 2025…
Hannah Hampton – 10
Barely put a glove incorrect. She set the tone with a rare defence-splitting go to beat the Dutch press in England’s 4-0 win over the Netherlands on matchday two. It was the go of the match. Participant of the match within the remaining, saving two Spain penalties within the shoot-out, says every little thing about her big-game mentality.
Lucy Bronze – 9
The chief warrior, operating by means of brick partitions for the workforce and sparking that unlikely revival with a aim within the Sweden recreation as England seemed nearly as good as overwhelmed. Solely after the trophy had been lifted did Bronze reveal she performed the complete match with a damaged tibia. What a fighter.
Esme Morgan – 8
Given the nod to start out in opposition to Italy, taking part in 120 minutes of a high-pressured recreation. She coped fantastically, profitable 100 per cent of tackles and registered 97 per cent passing accuracy. Will likely be an enormous a part of Sarina Wiegman’s succession planning in central defence.
Leah Williamson – 8
One other participant England can’t be with out. Eighteen defensive actions to nullify Spain’s hazard gamers, 11 clearances, 100 per cent of tackles gained. May need missed her penalty within the shoot-out however England wouldn’t have made it to that stage with out her contribution throughout the 120 minutes – and remainder of the match.
Jess Carter – 7
Maybe Carter is England’s best instance of resilience. She began the match nervously, was topic to vile on-line abuse and had the bravery to talk out on it, earlier than being dropped for the semi-final and reinstated for the ultimate. A rollercoaster experience, met with impeccable grace. She made loads of important interceptions and challenges to thwart Spain within the remaining.
Niamh Charles – 7
Used as Bronze’s deputy however performed the position admirably, providing vitality and verve when drained legs have been flagging. England are blessed to have so many gamers keen to simply accept their operate as ‘finishers’. Subsequent main match would possibly even see a promotion to starter.
Alex Greenwood – 9
Distinctive within the remaining. Was requested to play numerous roles throughout the match, switching between centre-back and left-back, and did so seamlessly. Greenwood’s set-piece supply stays one in all England’s key weapons and her management was wanted to handle the pressure of tense knockout video games.
Grace Clinton – 7
Underused. Criminally underused, in truth. However stayed extraordinarily composed when approaching late in video games. Would be the heartbeat of England’s midfield at future tournaments.
Georgia Stanway – 7
Bought fully overpowered within the first recreation in opposition to France however recovered properly, personifying ‘correct England’ – the phrase used to explain the Lionesses’ never-say-die angle. Stable, if not sensational.
Ella Toone – 8
Everybody must be workforce Toone. She has endeared the nation at this match, and made an enormous distinction to England’s fluidity when chosen to start out over Beth Mead for the second recreation of the group part (and the rest of the match). Wiegman rightly calls her ‘the connector’. She accomplished 100 per cent of her passes within the remaining and made England far more balanced in midfield.
Keira Walsh – 7
Reliable Walsh, one other mainstay of England’s success. Didn’t have the identical influence as 2022, however opposition groups worry her unimaginable capacity on the ball and have a tendency to mark her out of video games. She has needed to play a extra selfless position because of this and performed it cleverly.
Jess Park – 6
Solely given a complete of 46 minutes all match, which makes it tough to evaluate. At 23 years previous she has time on her aspect. Wiegman likes her versatility as a participant able to working in central midfield, at No 10 or out broad. One other future expertise.
Beth Mead – 6
Didn’t hit the heights of Euro 2022 however they have been impossibly excessive requirements. Made an influence at any time when she was launched from the bench having been the sacrificial change from that terrible opening in opposition to France. Was notably influential when changing Lauren James at half-time in opposition to Italy.
Lauren James – 7
James loved a combined match, criticised for her lack of effectiveness within the No 10 position on opening evening, earlier than being hailed as England’s finest participant coming in off the wing in opposition to the Netherlands. She stays a maverick, able to the miraculous, however struggled with health because the harm she suffered pre-tournament hampered her preparation.
Lauren Hemp – 7
Considerably of an unsung hero. This was not at all Hemp’s finest match when it comes to attacking output, however England wanted her off-the-ball work-rate. She contested essentially the most duels of any participant within the remaining (19), and took essentially the most touches within the field of any England participant (6). She was box-to-box.
Aggie Beever-Jones – 6
Was used sparingly, solely taking part in 74 minutes in complete, however was rewarded with a aim and an help within the emphatic 6-1 win over Wales. She is one other destined to be an enormous participant for England at future tournaments.
Chloe Kelly – 10
The participant England should thank for saving their match on numerous events. Kelly’s class and poise was one of the best factor concerning the Lionesses in Switzerland. Her private comeback story – she was not even included in Sarina Wiegman’s England squad in the beginning of this 12 months – is outstanding.
Alessia Russo – 9
Tireless. A real embodiment of England’s relentless will to win. There was no another deserving of the equalising aim within the remaining than Russo – and what a header it was.
Michelle Agyemang – 9
Did every little thing requested of her and extra. Induced chaos when approaching late in video games and scored two important objectives in knockout video games. A wildcard decide England by no means even knew they wanted.
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