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ENGLAND WOMEN are set to receive a £1.7 million bonus if they win the Euros – almost ten times less than what the men would have pocketed if they had won. England’s men’s team
Leah Williamson's message remains the same as she aims to captain England to a second straight European Championships title with victory over Spain in Basel on Sunday
In one corner, we have Spain who have taken the women's game by the scruff of the neck over the years to the extent that they are the team to beat wherever they turn up. And then, the Lionesses, who live up to their nickname, epitomising a togetherness that means they don't know they are beaten.
Reaching another major final has boosted the Lionesses' profiles. Matching their Euro 2022 success will propel them to another stratosphere
England will take on Spain on Sunday in the final of Euro 2025 at St Jakob-Park in Basel and the Lionesses have been sweating on the fitness of playmaker Lauren James
For England, the build-up to the Euros, where they are the defending champions, was "tumultuous", said the BBC. "Distractions off the pitch" included two senior players – Mary Earps and Fran Kirby – announcing their retirements, and then captain Millie Bright withdrew from the squad saying she couldn't "give 100% mentally or physically".
Celebrated in song by England fans, Lionesses coach Sarina Wiegman says her team are "preparing as well as possible" for Sunday's Women's EURO final against Spain.
The England women's football team are playing in the Euro 2025 final tomorrow afternoon, and we'll all be cheering on – and if you want to get the kit before kick-off, here's your best chance