Stick or twist Have England's supersubs earned a place as starters for the final?

England's performances at Euro 2025 have not always been pretty but a third successive major tournament final for the team and a fifth for the manager, Sarina Wiegman, is a phenomenal feat.

- Suzanne Wrack

The success of "the finishers" at Euro 2025 has had many wondering whether some of those players should, in fact, become starters, or at least get more minutes. As we look towards the final on Sunday, what should Wiegman do now?

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Lauren James and Lauren Hemp have started every game in Switzerland with the former shifted from the middle to the right of Alessia Russo after the first game. Both have played well. However, the impact of both Chloe Kelly and Beth Mead when they have been called upon has been significant. Kelly's best games in an England shirt have been as a substitute.

Start her and you potentially lose the verve she brings in the tensest of moments. Mead has flown under the radar but her crosses and positioning have proved effective.

With James withdrawn at half-time against Italy with an ankle issue there is concern about her availability for the final and she has struggled in this tournament, moments of brilliance showing why there was a desire to rush her back after time out with a hamstring injury picked up in April. A swap of Mead for James may be needed because of fitness but even if the Chelsea winger is OK managing her minutes to get the best out of her in the final will be vital.