The two-time Ballon d’Or winner spent four days in hospital before the Euros but has come alive in the knockout stages to lead Spain into the final

England can defend their UEFA Women's EURO crown by holding off World Cup champions Spain in a blockbuster 2025 UEFA Women's EURO Final — and World Cup Final rematch — on Sunday in Switzerland.

The 27-year-old winger reflected on her journey at the 2025 UEFA Women’s Championship, where she has consistently made an impact off the bench.

Lauren James injury update as England build up to Spain rematch in final - The Lionesses play Spain in a rematch of the World Cup final

England are set to give Lauren James as long as possible to prove her fitness for the European Championship final. Chelsea forward James was brought off for Beth Mead at half-time during Tuesday’s semi-final against Italy and was seen with ice around her right ankle during the second half.

Arsenal and England star Alessia Russo made a huge impact off the bench at Euro 2022 but has had a different role to play in the Lionesses' run to another final this year

Wiegman has reached five consecutive major tournaments finals and will bid to become the first England manager in history to defend a title in the Euro 2025 final