England's main challenge in Euro 2025, according to Ellen White, isn't Spain.
England, fresh off their triumphant victory at Euro 2022, is gearing up for the Women's Euro 2025 tournament. The Three Lions find themselves in a tough group, facing France, the Netherlands, and Wales in Group D.
Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo are expected to bring creativity and goal-scoring prowess to the English side, while Leah Williamson, the captain of Arsenal, will lead the team as a great leader. Notably, Ellen White, who has won 113 caps and scored 52 goals for England, will be covering the action for the BBC during the tournament.
England's group rivals each present unique threats. France, considered one of the tournament’s rising contenders, boasts top forwards like Clara Matéo and Kadidiatou Diani. The Dutch, 2017 European champions, are always a formidable side, and Wales, making their tournament debut, will be eager to make their mark.
If England advances as group winners, their likely route to the final would feature Sweden, Spain, and Germany. These teams are all past European powerhouses and would be England’s main rivals in the knockout rounds if the tournament goes according to ranking-based projections. Spain, in particular, is considered a clear front-runner alongside England, given recent competitive encounters.
However, England will be without key players such as goalkeeper Mary Earps, defender Millie Bright, and forward Fran Kirby in Women's Euro 2025.
Former England striker Ellen White, who played a crucial role in England's Euro 2022 victory, has backed her old teammates to go all the way at Women's Euro 2025. Sarina Wiegman, the Dutch coach of England, who won Euro 2022 with England and Euro 2017 with the Netherlands, will be going for her third Euros in a row as a coach.
Women's Euro 2025 will kick off on Wednesday, July 2. With a mix of youth and experience, England will aim to defend their title and make history once again.
- If you're a fan of women's football, mark your calendar for July 2, as Women's Euro 2025 is set to begin.
- Catch the live action of Women's Euro 2025 on the BBC, with Ellen White providing insights as a commentator.
- streaming platform Hulu could be your go-to for watching Women's Euro 2025 shows, as it offers a wide range of TV series and movies.
- England, the reigning champions, face stiff competition in Group D, with rivals France, the Netherlands, and Wales.
- The English team counts on the goal-scoring abilities of Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo, with Leah Williamson leading the side as captain.
- However, the tournament might be challenging for England without key players like Mary Earps, Millie Bright, and Fran Kirby, who will not play in Women's Euro 2025.
