England Women are defending European champions and travelled to Switzerland hoping to bring football home again.
Read on to see their fixtures for Women’s Euro 2025, odds to win the tournament and route to the final.
Latest England odds to win Women’s Euro 2025
England were second-favourites with most bookmakers to win Women’s Euro 2025 before the tournament kicked off. They dropped down the rankings after an opening defeat, but are back up to second having booked their place in the finals. The Lionesses are currently rated at around 2/1 to win the trophy, working out to an implied probability of 33.33%.
England Women’s Euro 2025 preview
Sarina Wiegman’s team aren’t as invincible as they were three years ago, but they remained one of the favourites. The Lionesses coach had some decisions to make ahead of her final squad announcement, with the fitness of Lauren James a concern.
James missed the end of Chelsea’s treble-winning season due to injury and was not named in England’s squad for their Nations League games in June. Nevertheless, she was included in the final squad, with Fran Kirby among those to miss out. There was also no Millie Bright, with the Chelsea captain removing herself from contention and later undergoing surgery on an injury. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Mary Earps retired from international football just before the squad was announced.
England Women’s Euro 2025 group stage results
England finished second in their Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying group, and were handed a tough draw with 2017 winners the Netherlands, France and debutants Wales awaited them in the group stage. Opta’s pre-tournament predictions gave the Lionesses a 40% chance of topping Group D, while they were at 33% to finish second.
Matchday 1: France 2-1 England
- Date: Saturday 5th July
- Venue: Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich
- Kick-off: 8pm (UK time)
England’s defence got off to the worst possible start. In fact, they became the first defending European champions to lose their opening game at the next Women’s European Championship. The Lionesses were unsettled by a disallowed goal, with France taking momentum from the decision. England eventually trailed 2-0 before getting a goal back, though it was too late.
Matchday 2: England 4-0 Netherlands
- Date: Wednesday 9th July
- Venue: Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich
- Kick-off: 5pm (UK time)
This was must-win for England. The Lionesses had faced the Netherlands three times since Wiegman left the Oranje for England, winning two. And they got a third win, in comfortable fashion. With England’s future potentially on the line, Lauren James was the star of the show scoring twice. Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone also scored with the game finishing 4-0. Alessia Russo got a hat-trick of assists, with England now in a good position.
Matchday 3: England 6-1 Wales
- Date: Sunday 13th July
- Venue: Arena St Gallen, St Gallen
- Kick-off: 8pm (UK time)
A local rivalry concluded the group, Wales were at the Women’s European Championship for the first time, but required a victory by at least four goals in order to extend their participation. However, it was England who were 4-0 up by half-time, with Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo all on target. Further strikes from Beth Mead and Angie Beever-Jones in the final 20 minutes completed the rout, while securing second place in Group D.
England route to the Women’s Euro 2025 final
- Quarter-finals: As runners-up in Group D, England faced Group C winners Sweden. The Lionesses won that game on penalties.
- Semi-finals: Group B runners-up Italy were up next in the semi-finals. England had to come from behind to seal their spot in in the final.
- Final: Spain await England in Basel.
England’s confirmed Women’s Euro 2025 squad
| Player | Position | Age | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Hampton | Goalkeeper | 24 | Chelsea |
| Khiara Keating | Goalkeeper | 21 | Man City |
| Anna Moorhouse | Goalkeeper | 30 | Orlando Pride |
| Lucy Bronze | Defender | 33 | Chelsea |
| Jess Carter | Defender | 27 | Gotham FC |
| Niamh Charles | Defender | 26 | Chelsea |
| Alex Greenwood | Defender | 31 | Man City |
| Maya Le Tissier | Defender | 23 | Man Utd |
| Esme Morgan | Defender | 24 | Washington Spirit |
| Leah Williamson | Defender | 28 | Arsenal |
| Lotte Wubben-Moy | Defender | 26 | Arsenal |
| Grace Clinton | Midfielder | 22 | Man Utd |
| Jess Park | Midfielder | 23 | Man City |
| Georgia Stanway | Midfielder | 26 | Bayern Munich |
| Ella Toone | Midfielder | 25 | Man Utd |
| Keira Walsh | Midfielder | 28 | Chelsea |
| Michelle Agyemang | Forward | 19 | Arsenal |
| Aggie Beever-Jones | Forward | 21 | Chelsea |
| Lauren Hemp | Forward | 24 | Man City |
| Lauren James | Forward | 23 | Chelsea |
| Chloe Kelly | Forward | 27 | Arsenal |
| Beth Mead | Forward | 30 | Arsenal |
| Alessia Russo | Forward | 26 | Arsenal |
Who are the favourites for Women’s Euro 2025?
World champions Spain are the favourites to win Women’s Euro 2025. They beat England in the final in 2023 to claim that crown. The Lionesses are regarded as the second-favourites, while Germany and France are also fancied. You can find a breakdown of the favourites here.