Summary

  • Euro 2025 build-up as England face Spain in final (kick off at 17:00 BST)

  • Lionesses are defending champions, Spain are world champions

  • Match is repeat of 2023 World Cup final, which Spain won 1-0

  • Both sides reached final with dramatic extra-time semi-final victories

  • Get Involved - your pets in England shirts, plus plans for watching the final - use #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

  1. Agyemang and Kelly to the rescuepublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 27 July

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    Just a word for Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly here.

    Without their heroics off the bench, England would be watching this game from off their sofas.

    Hopefully they've got one more moment of magic in them.

    Michelle Agyemang and Chloe KellyImage source, Getty Images
  2. 'Chloe Kelly and Pray'published at 13:15 British Summer Time 27 July

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    Eleanor Shearwood
    BBC Newsbeat

    Daisy-River and Marcie are both 16 and play football in Grays, Essex, not far from where Michelle Agyemang grew up.

    "It's really inspiring, especially as up and coming footballers. We want to try and be like that one day, maybe play for England," Marcie tells BBC Newsbeat.

    "It feels like we can do it as well," adds Daisy-River.

    They've told BBC Newsbeat this tournament has been "very stressful" - but "really fun to watch".

    "England just leaving it 'til the last minute every single time... it's just not been all right", says Daisy-River.

    "Chloe Kelly and pray, as everyone says" adds Marcie.

    England fans Daisy-River and Marcie
  3. Postpublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 27 July

    Don't worry, we can confirm that Rafa is an England fan.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 27 July

    #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    We want to see your photos of your furry friends in England shirts.

    Dogs, cats and everything in between - don't forget to send us their names.

    We also want to know how you're watching tonight's game. Let us know your plans and send photos of your set-up.

    Get in touch using the details above.

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    Dogs in England shirtspublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 27 July

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    Ellie Thomason
    BBC Sport

    It wouldn't be a major tournament final without our dogs-in-England-shirts tradition that we have done for the past four years.

    Here's my dog Rafa to kick things off (we won't talk about his Spanish-inspired name).

    Now let's see yours.

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    Rafa in an England shirt
  6. 'A rollercoaster'published at 13:01 British Summer Time 27 July

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    England forward Chloe Kelly opens up about a "tough" six months in football and describes how, back in January, she couldn't have dreamed of being selected for Euro 2025.

    Read more: 'Kelly & Agyemang are this year's Russo & Toone'

    Media caption,

    'I'm Finding my smile back' - Kelly on journey to Euro 2025 final

  7. 'Spain favourites but England can have confidence'published at 12:56 British Summer Time 27 July

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    Jen Beattie
    Former Scotland defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    England were in Group D, the group of death, they worked really hard and had hard games early on but I think the best thing that could’ve happened for me from an England perspective was that loss against France early doors.

    I think they’ve grown into it and yes their route has been a little bit different to other teams on the other side of the draw but look I still think going into this game the pressure is off England a little bit.

    Spain go into this game favourites because of how they’ve been scoring goals regardless but England can still have so much confidence from how Germany played and how England have grown through the tournament and still have gears to go up.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 27 July

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    The fan park in Basel is warming up nicely with England packing the place out. Let’s hope the Lionesses do the same on the pitch and get the job done!

    Richard from Knutsford in Basel

    A picture of the fan park in Basel
  9. 'Special time for Spain'published at 12:49 British Summer Time 27 July

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    Guillem Balague
    Spanish football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

    England are a very annoying side because you don't show all the ability in case you need them to. There is confidence for Spain, the stats back it up, it feels like we are in a special time for Spain.

  10. How do England beat Spain?published at 12:45 British Summer Time 27 July

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    England won one and lost one of their games against Spain in the Nations League, while they lost the Women's World Cup final to them in 2023.

    What changes does Sarina Wiegman need to make for her side to be able to beat Spain

    BBC Sport pundits Fara Williams, Ellen White and Josie Henning have analysed what they think the Lionesses boss should do.

    Euro 2022 winner White suggested England could maybe start Beth Mead this evening.

    Media caption,

    How do England beat Spain?

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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:42 British Summer Time 27 July

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    My sister is in Basel with friends, I'm in the suburbs of Bilbao where I live and the rest of my family are in England. ALL of us supporting this brilliant England team! What great character and fight they've shown! C'MON ENGLAND, finish the job!🏆🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😃😃

    Tim, Bilbao

  12. Postpublished at 12:39 British Summer Time 27 July

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    Sophia Hartley
    BBC World Service in Basel

    Plenty of Spanish fans already staking claim over the fan zone in Basel… some red and white shirts dotted about too of course.

    Spain fans at the fan park in Basel
  13. Postpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 27 July

    Oh Miles, why would you do this to us?!

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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 27 July

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    I had a dream the final went to penalties and Spain missed their first two. Can't remember what happened next but I'd take that right now. Nerves kicking in already.

    Miles

  15. Manchester is readypublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 27 July

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    Charlotte Coates
    BBC Sport

    Printworks in Manchester city centre is decked out in England flags as we are now less than five hours until kick-off.

    My nerves are shredded.

    England flag
    England flag
  16. Postpublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 27 July

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    BBC Radio 5 Live

    BBC Radio 5 Live is now under way as they build up to this huge match between England and Spain.

    Click the 'listen live' button at the top of this page to listen along.

  17. Postpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 27 July

    "I'm not superstitious," says Mike!!

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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 27 July

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    I’m not superstitious but I’m going to the local park this afternoon from 3pm - 4:30pm to listen to the band playing in the bandstand. I did this on 31st July 2022 when the Lionesses won the Euros. So why wouldn’t I give it another try

    Mike

  19. 'Go and bring that trophy home'published at 12:15 British Summer Time 27 July

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    Joe Bunney's (Ella Toone's boyfriend) message to Ella: "You already know what I think about how inspirational you've been. I know your dad's watching down proud of you, we're all proud of you. Go and bring that trophy home."

    Ella Toone celebratingImage source, Getty Images
  20. 'You are a born winner'published at 12:10 British Summer Time 27 July

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    Lucy Bronze's brother, Jorge, has a message for his sister: "Lucy, you know what it's taken to get to this point. You know you are a serial and born winner. You are already the most decorated English footballer of all time. Go and make that a full stop at the end of that sentence on Sunday and bring it home."

    Lucy Bronze pointingImage source, Getty Images