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Euros 2025 Kicks Into Action

  • Writer: Izzy Jubb
    Izzy Jubb
  • Jul 9
  • 2 min read

Updated: 3 days ago

A large group of English women's football players, the "Lionesses," are posing for a selfie on a stage with a bright, colorful backdrop that reads "MADE FOR This Game." Beth Mead on the far right is holding a phone up to take the picture, and all players are smiling.
England need a win against the Netherlands today to keep their dreams of doing the Euros double alive. Photo: England Football

One kick of the ball and the Euros 2025 is underway. 


The competition began with the group stages - a chance for fans to gauge their country’s form and how they will fare against the other teams.


Group D is the one I'm most interested in, as England plays.


The Lionesses had a shocking match against France. 


Three women's football players are in mid-air, challenging for a header. Jess Carter in a white and blue England kit with number 16 on her back is clearly heading the ball, while two players in blue French kits are near her.
Jess Carter giving her all for the Lionesses during their 2-1 loss to France in their Group D match on Saturday 5 July. Photo: Michael Buholzer/EPA

In the opening 10 minutes England held their own, but their momentum was disrupted when Alessia Russo's goal was disallowed because Beth Mead was offside.


It was all downhill from then on. 


Poor passing, slow ball speed and a lack of communication between defence lead to the English side conceding two goals in the first half. 


Les Bleues had a solid defence which England fought hard to break. They just couldn’t. 


In the second half, England made three substitutions which brought slight improvement, particularly in the last 20 minutes. 


The fresh legs injected more energy into the side, placing the ball into the right pockets of space for the player to run onto.


Keira Walsh slid through the French defence to get a late strike in the 87’ minute but that wasn’t enough to get her side over the line. 


Two English women's football players Ella Toone and Alessia Russo in white and blue kits with numbers 10 and 23 on them respectively stand on a pitch, looking dejected. Toone in the foreground with number 10 is looking down, as is Russo in the background with number 23.
England didn't start their Euros 2025 campaign as expected. Photo: Reuters

The reigning champions now face the 2017 winners Netherlands this evening (9 July) for a chance to stay in the Euros. 


The Lionesses need to bring their A game - taking the disappointment from their last match to fuel a fearless performance that we’ve seen before. 


The key will be keeping their defence tight as Netherlands will capitalize on any space that they are given - just like the French.


Turning our attention to the other pools, Group A has an even playing field with low scoring games and players performing at the top of their ability. 


Norway does look to be the strongest team, winning both matches against Switzerland and Finland. 


Norwegian women's football players in red jerseys and blue shorts huddle together on a football pitch, celebrating. A UEFA Women's EURO logo is visible on a purple backdrop in the background. A football is on the ground to the right.
Norway secured a 2-1 over Finland in their Group A match on Sunday 6 July. Photo: Sky Sports News

Group B has been a clear sweep for Spain so far; the ladies floored Portugal 5-0 and battered Belgium 6-2.


Second place is all to play for, though Italy seem the most likely contenders.


Italian women's football player Cristiana Girelli in a blue jersey with number 10 on her back is celebrating on the field, arms raised and mouth open in excitement. Elena Linari in a blue jersey with number 5 is blurred in the background, also celebrating.
Italy's Cristiana Girelli elated after scoring the first goal of their Group B match against Portugal on Monday 7 July. Alessandra Tarantino/ AP

It is clear that Sweden and Germany from Group C will progress to the quarter final, with both nations on six points. 


The two sides go head to head next week to decide the top spot in the pool, whilst Denmark and Poland will battle it out for bragging rights.


Three German women's football players in white jerseys are smiling and embracing on a football pitch, celebrating. Klara Bühl on the left wears number 19, Lea Schüeller wears number 11, and Jule Brand on the right wears number 22.
All smiles for German teammates Lea Schüeller (centre), Klara Bühl (left) and Jule Brand (right) after Schueller scored the second goal of her Euro 2025 Group C match against Denmark on Tuesday 8 July. Photo: AP



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