The Lionesses face a crucial match this Sunday as they seek to defend their European Championship title against Spain.
Victory would mark their second major tournament triumph in three competitions, having claimed the crown three years ago with a 2-1 victory over Germany.
Success could prompt calls for a Bank Holiday celebration, with supporters eager to honour another potential triumph. The defending champions enter the match under manager Sarina Wiegman's guidance, aiming to add another trophy to their collection.
The stakes extend beyond European glory, as winning would secure England's place in the Women's Finalissima, where they would defend their 2023 title against the Copa América champions.
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|England's Lionesses will face Spain in the final of Euro 2025 this Sunday
This competition, established by UEFA and CONMEBOL, represents another prestigious title opportunity.
England claimed the inaugural Women's Finalissima in 2023, defeating Brazil 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 stalemate at Wembley Stadium. The tournament format consists of a single match with no replay provisions.
The Lionesses' campaign began poorly with a 2-1 loss to France, but they recovered to finish second in their group through victories against the Netherlands and Wales, setting up their dramatic knockout stage journey.
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|England claimed the inaugural Women's Finalissima in 2023, defeating Brazil 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 stalemate at Wembley Stadium
England's route to the final in 2025 has been far from straightforward, with the team struggling to find their rhythm in the knockout phase.
The quarter-final against Sweden saw them mount a remarkable comeback from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw, eventually prevailing in a penalty shootout.
Their semi-final encounter with Italy followed a similar pattern of late drama.
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The Lionesses needed a last-gasp equaliser in normal time before substitute players Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly combined to secure the winning goal in extra time.
These narrow escapes have highlighted England's inability to reach peak performance levels throughout the tournament, raising questions about their readiness for Sunday's showdown.
Spain arrive at the final in formidable form, having dominated their path to this stage with comprehensive victories against Italy, Portugal and Belgium.
Their semi-final triumph came through an extra-time victory against Germany on Wednesday night, demonstrating their resilience under pressure.
This presents a stark contrast to England's laboured progression, with La Roja displaying the consistency and fluidity that has eluded the Lionesses.
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GETTY | England beat Italy 2-1 on Tuesday night to book their place in the final of Euro 2025
The final offers England an opportunity for redemption following their World Cup final loss to Spain two years ago.
That defeat still resonates, making Sunday's encounter particularly significant as the Lionesses seek to prove they can overcome the Spanish challenge on the European stage.