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Lionesses defy Spain to win Euros in dramatic shootout

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July 28, 2025

'Incredible' England come back to beat world champions

- JAMIE BRAIDWOOD MIGUEL DELANEY IN BASEL

Lionesses defy Spain to win Euros in dramatic shootout

Substitute Chloe Kelly slammed home the winning spot kick for England in a dramatic shootout to complete a remarkable comeback to down world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties in the Euro 2025 final last night.

The Lionesses stormed back in Basel after going behind in the first half through Mariona Caldentey's opener, with Alessia Russo's towering header levelling the match and forcing extra time.

And despite a scare in extra time after Salma Paralluelo's miss from close range, Sarina Wiegman's side, playing their third successive major final, gained revenge on Spain after World Cup heartache in 2023 in Sydney.

Hannah Hampton emerged as the player of the match after two spectacular saves in the shootout before Kelly, who had clinched glory at Wembley three years ago in extra time, held her nerve to blast past Cata Coll at St Jakob Park.

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