England's women's national football team secured a 4-0 victory over the Netherlands in a crucial Women's Euro 2025 match held in Zurich. Lauren James played a pivotal role, scoring two goals, including a remarkable long-range strike assisted by Hannah Hampton, and contributing significantly to England's offensive dominance. Ella Toone and Georgia Stanway also scored, with Toone adding the fourth goal following an assist from Alessia Russo. This win marked a strong comeback for England after a previous defeat to France, putting the Lionesses back in control of their tournament destiny. Lauren James has now been directly involved in seven goals in five major tournament starts for England, underscoring her importance to the team. The performance was widely praised and seen as a key moment in England's title defense campaign at the Women's Euro 2025.
Alessia Russo scores England's FOURTH GOAL of the first half! 😮🏴 https://t.co/xZZ5Tnn2Ee
England showing no mercy against Wales and, as is often the case, so much of their play is coming through Lauren James. Alessia Russo scores her first of the tournament after being the provider of three assists vs. the Netherlands. 📽️ @itvfootball https://t.co/v3NT0M0o0B
⚽️ 13': Stanway (pen) ⚽️️21': Toone ⚽️ 30': Hemp England are in complete control against Wales, three up inside 30mins. #WEURO2025 https://t.co/53zPeIu78h