By edging out Spain in a penalty shootout in the European championship final, England’s women’s team cemented its position as the standard-bearer for English soccer.

England, as has been the case for much of Euro 2025, were not at their best in this final - but somehow they found a way to win. Spain were technically the superior side. Their attempted passes were over 750 and nearly doubled that of England’s. They had 22 shots to England’s eight.

The Lionesses have once again captured the heart of the nation, clinching back-to-back UEFA Women’s Euro titles in a nail-biting penalty shootout victory against Spain. Previous similar sporting achievements have been met with calls for an extra bank holiday to mark a national day of celebration.