Walsh: Lionesses fine for FINAL stress test

KEIRA Walsh is convinced the “stressful” manner in which England reached the Euro 2025 final has unlocked the perfect weapon to seek revenge against World Cup holders Spain.

- By RACHEL STEINBERG

England's players have described this campaign as a roller-coaster, beginning with a hope-dipping loss to France that left their title defence hanging by a thread, then the high of dominant wins over the Netherlands and Wales before they fought their way through topsy-turvy, back-to-back spectacular comebacks in the knockout rounds.

Now 90 minutes away from lifting their second major trophy, the Lionesses are set for their toughest test yet as they face the side who beat them 1-0 in the Sydney World Cup final two summers ago.

“I think the way we did it brings the team closer together,” said Walsh. “We just don’t know when to give up. I've probably not (known anything like this).

“We come in every tournament and we want to reach the final and maybe the way we've done it is a little more stressful for everyone.