France cruise past Wales, England bounce back
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After a disappointing loss in their first Euros group game, Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses came back in impressive fashion against her native Netherlands. Meanwhile, Wales lost 4-1 to France, leaving them on the brink of exiting the tournament.
England had some royal encouragement at the Women’s European Championship on Wednesday with Prince William in the crowd to watch the Lionesses in their crucial match against the Netherlands.
Group D at Euro 2025 includes England, France, the Netherlands and Wales and has been called the "toughest group of all".
The Lionesses brought a new mentality, and thrived by playing Lauren James out wide and switching their midfield, to not just stay alive but lay down a statement
Follow live reaction to England’s morale-boosting 4-0 victory over the Netherlands, with Lauren James scoring twice
Wales are facing a French side who toppled holders England on match day one, beating the Lionesses 2-1 in Zurich. Wales will be knocked out if they lose to France and Netherlands avoid defeat against England this evening. The match, which kicks off at 8pm UK time, will be broadcast on ITV1.