England retained the UEFA Women’s European Championship on Sunday, defeating world-champion Spain 3–1 in a penalty shoot-out after a 1–1 draw at St Jakob-Park in Basel. Substitute Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick before a crowd of roughly 34,200, while goalkeeper Hannah Hampton saved attempts from Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmatí to secure the title. Spain had taken the lead in the 25th minute through Caldentey’s header, but England levelled when Alessia Russo nodded in Kelly’s cross midway through the second half. Neither side could break the deadlock in extra time, sending the contest to the first shoot-out in a Women’s Euro final since the tournament’s inaugural edition in 1984. The victory makes England the first national side from the country—men’s or women’s—to defend a major tournament crown, following their 2022 triumph on home soil. It also hands manager Sarina Wiegman a third consecutive European title, adding to her 2017 win with the Netherlands and England’s success three years ago. The squad is scheduled to arrive in London on Monday to a reception at Downing Street hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the result as an inspiration for young people. The Football Association has asked supporters to attend a separate homecoming event in central London rather than converge on the airport.