England Women: What’s next for the Lionesses in Euro 2025 knockouts?

Heading into the final round of group matches, England were second in Group D, trailing France (six points) by three points and sitting level on points with third-placed Netherlands.

Matching the Netherlands’ result against France would have been enough to guarantee the Lionesses a top-two finish and a spot in the quarter-finals.

However, England did more than that, beating tournament debutants Wales 6-1 in St Gallen, with Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Beth Mead, and Aggie Beever-Jones on the scoresheet.

Meanwhile in Basel, the Netherlands lost 5-2 to France to exit in the group stage. France clinched first place with nine points after three successive victories.

A day earlier, England fans had their attention on Group C as the top two sides from that group were to be the opponents for the sides progressing from England’s group. Already qualified Sweden and Germany met in Zurich, with Sweden winning 4-1 to clinch top spot.