The Lionesses got exactly the result and performance they were looking for with Wednesday’s 4-0 win over Netherlands at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.
Six of our players were involved in the match, with Leah Williamson and Player of the Match Alessia Russo starting for England, while Daphne van Domselaar and Victoria Pelova played the full 90 minutes for Netherlands.
Sarina Wiegman introduced Chloe Kelly and Beth Mead in the 69th and 75th minutes respectively.
Ever the team player, Russo provided a hat-trick of assists, initially making a good run to get on the end of an incredible pass forward from Hannah Hampton. Our striker spotted Lauren James to her left and teed her up for England’s opener.
It was 2-0 on the brink of half-time, Russo finding Georgia Stanway, who smashed the ball into the bottom left corner from distance.
After James made it 3-0 on the hour mark, Russo provided another assist, this time for Ella Toone to wrap up a convincing display from the competition’s holders.
The Lionesses moved up to second in Group D, level on points with Netherlands but with a better goal difference. After France beat Wales 4-1, they’re top of the group on six points.
England face Wales at 8pm BST on Sunday, looking for a win that would send them through to the quarter-finals, while France go head-to-head with Netherlands, who could still go through.
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