This is a moment of reckoning for racist abuse and sustaining a future audience for women’s football
Lionesses win on ‘foreign soil’ is a landmark on path from insularity
Victory for ‘proper England’ perhaps, but long-term success requires more
England win Euro 2025: Lionesses fight back again to triumph on penalties
Chloe Kelly scores winning spot-kick as Lionesses retain European Championship trophy
Mentally strong, cunning and risky: what Europeans think of England’s Lionesses
Five European journalists share their thoughts on Sarina Wiegman’s side and their Euro 2025 journey
Why are there so many missed penalties at the Euros?
The development of the women’s game and level of preparation is contributing to a below average penalty success rate
Sue Smith: Be brave and take risks is the way to beat Spain
The Lionesses need to know their gameplan and impose it on the opposition, regardless of who they are
England are full of belief and Sarina Wiegman is their trump card
England’s dramatic journey to final isn’t just down to luck but they may prefer to be underdogs
A pop-up moment of world-class talent may be all Spain need
Misogyny marred their 2023 win in Sydney... will today be their chance to celebrate success?
Lionesses are pride of the nation with Euros final just a match away
Players take time out to relive the drama of thrilling penalty shootout victory, but Italy await on Tuesday
Sixth consecutive semi-final demonstrates England’s pedigree
Lionesses’ form and development show they’ve justified themselves on the biggest stages
Sue Smith: Comebacks are good, but England must improve
After celebrating a turnaround, the Lionesses have to improve before Tuesday’s semi-final
Swede Caroline: Lionesses secure Euros semi-final spot
England survive four missed penalties to beat Sweden in thrilling shootout
Welsh win hearts and raise hopes for future
The lowest ranked team at Euro 2025 have had it tough, but Jess Fishlock’s goal against France was something to cherish
Return to ‘proper England’ is the rallying cry inspiring Lionesses
Marrying their traditional style with a modern focus gives hope Sarina Wiegman’s team can progress
Sarina Wiegman, England’s tough manager who could win the Euros
The truth-talking Dutchwoman is poised to lead the Lionesses into the quarter-finals this weekend
England must resolve yo-yo form before knockout matches
England win 4-0 against the Netherlands in a must-win Euro 2025 match
Mary Queen of Stops abdicates her England throne
The two-time Fifa world goalkeeper of the year’s shock retirement could damage her reputation – but she’s done it anyway
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