Roaring Lionesses Ignite Euro 2025 Campaign with Dominant 4-0 Win over Netherlands** **

England Women secure a crucial Euro 2025 victory, boosting their quarter-finals hopes with a 4-0 triumph over the Netherlands** **

By Chris Posiano

July 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM

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England Women's football team put on a commanding performance in a must-win Euro 2025 clash against the Netherlands, securing a comprehensive 4-0 victory at the Letzigrund Stadion on Wednesday, 9th July 2025. The win has significantly boosted their chances of reaching the quarter-finals.

Lauren James, Ella Toone, and Georgia Stanway were the goalscorers for England, with James netting a brace. The Lionesses dominated the game from the first minute, demonstrating an energetic and balanced play style that left the Netherlands struggling to keep up.

James, who had been under scrutiny after being included in the squad despite a hamstring injury, silenced her critics with a powerful strike to open the scoring in the 22nd minute. Georgia Stanway then doubled England's lead just before halftime with a low, hard shot from range.

The Netherlands managed a brief spell of pressure at the start of the second half, but England stood firm. A goal by Arsenal's Ella Toone, assisted by Alessia Russo, was disallowed due to a VAR offside call, but James quickly capitalized on some poor Netherlands defending to score England's third. Toone then found the net herself, assisted by Russo, to make it 4-0.

The win moves England to the top of group D ahead of France's meeting with Wales in St Gallen on Wednesday night, and has given their chances of reaching the quarter-finals a significant boost. The Lionesses will face Wales in their final group game on Sunday.

England manager Sarina Wiegman was pleased with her team's response, praising their resilience and execution of the game plan. Georgia Stanway, who scored a stunning goal on the stroke of half-time, expressed her satisfaction with the 4-0 result, stating, "Once we got to 3-0, we could feel that we were back to being 'proper England'."

The win marks a significant turnaround for England, who had suffered an insipid defeat to France on Saturday. The Lionesses will be aiming to carry this form into their upcoming matches and continue their Euro 2025 campaign.