England, Netherlands and Euro 2025
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Follow live reaction to England’s morale-boosting 4-0 victory over the Netherlands, with Lauren James scoring twice
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England face a “must-win” clash with the Netherlands at Euro 2025 as the Lionesses look to keep their European title defence alive. An opening defeat to France on Saturday night means the holders will be heading home if they lose to the Netherlands and France pick up at least a point against Wales.
The easiest route for England to advance is to win on Sunday. A win will guarantee the Lionesses a spot in the quarterfinals, and potentially even leapfrog them into the top spot in Group D if the Netherlands also beat France by enough goals for England to overtake France on goal difference. As it stands, England is behind France by one goal.
Analysis of the major talking points as England beat Netherlands to breathe new life into their Euro 2025 campaign
England 's 4-0 win over Netherlands on Wednesday can be filed under statement performance. Sarina Wiegman's side went into the game at risk of a premature elimination from Euro 2025 but came out of it with their reputation as pre-tournament favourites enhanced. A win against Wales will secure passage to quarterfinals.
Katie Smith presents build-up to England v Netherlands in Group D of the Women's Euro 2025 from 4pm BST on BBC Radio 5 Live . Once again, the BBC Sport website is your one-stop shop for news, match reports, features, analysis, interviews and columns during the 2025 Women’s Euros.
England will need to be fearless in their crucial Group D match against the Netherlands at the Women's Euros on Wednesday, said striker Alessia Russo, who insisted the team's confidence had not wavered since the 2-1 loss to France in their opener.