On the podcast today: It’s come home … again! England have retained their European crown with a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Spain in Basel. Sarina Wiegman’s side, held together by tape, grit and fractured bones, battled through three games of extra time and two shoot-outs to defend their title and become back-to-back champions of Europe.
The panel relives the final in all its nerve-shredding glory, from Alessia Russo’s equaliser and Chloe Kelly’s penalty to Hannah Hampton’s spot-kick heroics. They also break down Wiegman’s bold decisions, Bronze’s fractured tibia, and what this win means in the context of England’s footballing history.
Also today: a look at standout players, moments and memories from Euro 2025; reflections on the tournament’s legacy for Switzerland and beyond; and a word on Nigeria’s thrilling Wafcon triumph over Morocco.
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BASEL, SWITZERLAND – JULY 27: Sarina Wiegman, Head Coach of England, celebrates victory with Leah Williamson of England after England defeat Spain during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Maja Hitij – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)” src=”https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/087892fb060b90a018cd4b6e0a7f143844434d5e/575_488_3556_2845/master/3556.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none” width=”445″ height=”356.02502812148487″ loading=”lazy” class=”dcr-evn1e9″/>
