Euro 2025 Lionesses Celebrate Strong Performance in Netherlands Victory

What a match for the Lionesses! Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman and the players couldn’t be happier with their “proper England” performance in the 4-0 win against the Netherlands. After a tough loss to France, this victory keeps their Euro 2025 knockout hopes alive.

Lauren James scored twice, while Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone also found the back of the net, showcasing a strong response to the France game. Toone summed it up nicely, saying, “There are always doubters, but we have that belief in the squad. It was a proper English display.”

Alessia Russo added, “Proper English means we’ll work hard, we’ll stick together, and we’ll be dominant on the ball. We saw that today, everyone was working so hard and it’s definitely something we’re proud of.”

Wiegman’s tactical changes, moving James to the right wing and bringing in Toone to solidify the midfield, paid off. She explained, “We wanted to exploit space and go over the Netherlands. The team executed this plan really well, and our passes had purpose.”

It wasn’t an easy road to this win, with Wiegman admitting the France loss got to her. But she trusted the team to bounce back, saying, “I felt excited but also tense. You want to stay in the tournament and win. We knew the Netherlands are a good team, so I focused on my job and brought everyone together.”

The Lionesses are back in the game and are already looking ahead to their next match against Wales. Can they keep up this “proper England” spirit and secure their spot in the knockouts? Let’s cheer them on and find out!