Summary

  • England reach Sunday's Euro 2025 final with dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Italy

  • Holders make third successive major tournament final with extra-time triumph

  • Dramatic goals from substitutes Agyemang and Kelly seal victory for Lionesses

  • England will face Germany or Spain who meet later on Wednesday (20:00 BST)

  • Click 'Get Involved' at the top of this page to have your say

  1. Goodbye!published at 12:05 British Summer Time

    Joe Rindl
    BBC Sport

    Well said, Adam. The Lionesses, what a team.

    They're in Sunday's Euro 2025 final at 20:00 BST where they'll face either Germany or Spain in Basel, Switzerland.

    You can keep up with all things Euro 2025 on our dedicated page right here.

    Thank you all for joining us, it's been a blast. Together we've named a hedgehog, come up with some cracking Michelle Agyemang chants, and dished out superstitious shirt wearing advice.

    Until next time!

    England beat ItalyImage source, Getty Images
  2. Will Kelly start in the final?published at 12:05 British Summer Time

    Tom McCoy
    BBC Sport journalist

    Chloe Kelly was England’s matchwinner against Italy in the semi-finals but will the 27-year-old, who has made all five of her appearances at Euro 2025 as a substitute, earn a starting spot in the final?

    Lauren James began against the Italians on the right wing before coming off at half-time with an ankle issue that has left her doubtful for the showpiece game.

    Beth Mead, who started the opening match against France on the right flank, replaced James at the interval last night. Kelly was then introduced in the 77th minute and eventually scored the decisive penalty rebound, with Mead having won the spot-kick.

    Kelly has provided a consistent creative outlet for the Lionesses at this tournament. She has created 4.3 chances per 90 minutes, over twice the figure of Mead and James. She has also been more direct, playing notably more passes into the box and delivering more crosses from open play.

    While those figures partially reflect matches opening up in the latter stages, particularly with England left chasing goals against France, Sweden and Italy, the Arsenal player has made a strong case for a starting berth on Sunday.

    Comparison of Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead and Lauren James at Euro 2025Image source, BBC Sport
  3. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:58 British Summer Time

    Regardless of what happens on Sunday. What a team, what a squad of players. Changed the women’s game forever over the last few years and what an inspirational group they are. Couldn’t be prouder.

    Adam, Guilford

  4. 'Everyone has been incredible'published at 11:55 British Summer Time

    England defender Jess Carter says she was "trying to focus on not crying" while stood on the sideline on Tuesday evening.

    The 27-year-old received a rapturous reception when she came on as a substitute late in extra time as the defending champions held out for a comeback victory.

    It came only two days after Carter said she would take a step back from social media after suffering online racist abuse since the tournament began in Switzerland.

    Media caption,

    'The love I felt today was incredible, thank you so much' - Carter

  5. 'Incredible crowd love' gave Carter courage to playpublished at 11:52 British Summer Time

    Jess Carter waves to fansImage source, Getty Images

    Defender Jess Carter says the support of fans in England's Euro 2025 semi-final victory against Italy "meant everything" and gave her the confidence to play after being subjected to racial abuse.

    England supporters at the Stade de Geneve chanted Carter's name throughout the match and applauded in the 16th minute in reference to her squad number.

    The Gotham FC defender, 27, received a rapturous reception when she came on as a substitute late in extra time as the defending champions held out for a comeback victory.

    "It meant everything," Carter told BBC Sport of the crowd's response.

    "Without that I wouldn't have felt the confidence to come out on to the pitch, whether for the last three minutes or not.

    "I'm not sure I would have had the courage to be available to support my team. They've allowed me to do that, so I can't be more grateful to everyone who has shown support.

    "I'm super grateful to them. I hope they bring that energy for every single minute of every single game for every single one of our players because they were loud and amazing.

    "The love I felt was incredible, so thank you so much."

  6. How the commentators reactedpublished at 11:49 British Summer Time

    Love me some commentator cam. Check this out!

    Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and BBC Radio 5 Live commentator Vicki Sparks react to Michelle Agyemang's 96th minute equaliser as she keeps England in Euro 2025 against Italy.

    Media caption,

    Reaction as Michelle Agyemang saves England's Euro 2025 campaign v Italy.

  7. Postpublished at 11:46 British Summer Time

    Joe Rindl
    BBC Sport

    Thanks Nick.

    OK folks, I think we'll have 15 more minutes of reaction, and then shut this live down. It's been a brilliant stint so far. Thank you all for getting involved.

  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:45 British Summer Time

    Gritty and great! Chloe Kelly maybe to start on Sunday in place of Lauren James. Keep Agyemang for impact if we need her. Big shout to Russo's performance for an energetic selfless display. And to Esme Morgan too who was calm and composed - needs to keep her place.

    Nick Mee, Surrey

  9. Postpublished at 11:41 British Summer Time

    England

    England captain Leah Williamson: "Another final, an opportunity, another opportunity for us to go out and make our country proud and celebrate what football is all about in a final.

    "We go in with what we are required to do and trying everything in our power to deliver to the best of our abilities."

  10. 'England won't be scared of final opponents'published at 11:37 British Summer Time

    Former englanbd goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Furniss says the Lionesses can go into Sunday's Euro 2025 final with confidence.

    "Whether they play Spain or Germany, they have beaten both of those teams so it won't be a team they will be afraid of," she told BBC Sport.

    Media caption,

    A repeat of the World Cup final or the Euros - Brown-Finnis

  11. Postpublished at 11:33 British Summer Time

    Joe Rindl
    BBC Sport

    She's our striker

    She's our striker don't you know?

    Top work James, rivalling the Ed Sheeran - Azizam suggestion from Charlie's daughter earlier.

  12. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:30 British Summer Time

    This was in my head last night, and first thing this morning. To the tune of Caravan of Love: "Wonder woman Agyemang Every England fan Stand up - stand up Stand up - stand up"

    James Robinson, Harpenden

  13. 'It's an incredible way to get to the final'published at 11:27 British Summer Time

    Italy 1-2 England (AET)

    Nedum Onuoha
    Former Manchester City defender on BBC' Football Daily

    We can talk about the changes, but mostly it's the belief they had on the field. First time you do it, can you take that belief into the next game? Obviously, obviously, but as they are on the field, you have belief as a supporter, they can do that, and it only takes a moment in time.

    It's an incredible way to get to the final, it's not been perfect, but at the start of the tournament, you want to be in with a chance to lift the trophy again, and that is exactly where they are right now.

  14. 'I don't think you'll find a team in world football with more fight and more resilience'published at 11:22 British Summer Time

    Italy 1-2 England (AET)

    England

    Lucy BronzeImage source, Getty Images

    England defender Lucy Bronze after full-time last night: "I feel like it hasn't really sunk in. It was just a rollercoaster of emotions, trying to stay focused in the 120 minutes to make sure we didn't let Italy back into the game. I can imagine once I'm in the dressing room, and we're on the bus, and we get back to [team base] Zurich, it'll sink in that we've made it to another final.

    "I don't think you'll find a team in world football with more fight and more resilience than this England team. To come back and to never give up, the same as we did in the previous game, and to fight to the end; we kept our dreams alive and then to finish it in extra time as well is unbelievable."

  15. What were the talking points for Italy?published at 11:17 British Summer Time

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Stade de Genève

    Italy were underdogs coming into the match, sitting eight places below England in the world rankings, and competing in their first semi-final since 1997.

    They knew that England had shown inconsistencies but were still regarded as one of the pre-tournament favourites.

    Italy manager Andrea Soncin was bullish in his pre-match media conference, stressing his side were capable of competing with the best and they almost proved it in Geneva.

    Soncin and his staff were on the pitch celebrating when Bonansea scored, lifting each other into the air and grabbing those around them in ecstasy.

    But as England's changes off the bench came and Wiegman switched things up tactically, Italy struggled to hold them off any longer.

    It was a devastating way for the Italians to exit the competition but they can leave with their heads held high, having produced their greatest result at a Euros in 18 years.

  16. 'I'm feeling on top of the world'published at 11:13 British Summer Time

  17. Postpublished at 11:09 British Summer Time

    Joe Rindl
    BBC Sport

    Happy to hold my hands up and apologise. Well corrected, Darrell.

    These things are important. We can't be getting them wrong.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 11:06 British Summer Time

    Totally disagree with Joe's comment from 10.14. Stephanie should not risk wearing the shirt between now and the next game, she should keep it in a locked fireproof box, preferably under guard, until the final. England need all the luck they can get.

    Darrell Jones, Bristol

  19. Kelly's fastest shotpublished at 11:02 British Summer Time

    Chloe KellyImage source, Getty Images

    Here's a message from Adidas:

    "According to connected ball technology housed inside the adidas Konektis Finale Ball, Chloe Kelly’s missed penalty attempt was the fastest shot on target in the whole tournament thus far - registering a speed of 111.6 km/h.

    "This is faster than any goal scored in the Premier League this season. (Fastest shot recorded as a goal in last season’s Premier League, was scored by Alexander Isak’s goal against Liverpool in December clocking in at 108.94km/h.)"

  20. 'Kelly comes to England's rescue'published at 10:57 British Summer Time

    Ellie Thomason
    BBC Sport at Stade de Genève

    Media caption,

    Kelly scores rebound after penalty saved to send England through

    Chloe Kelly's winner against Italy in the 119th minute was the latest goal ever scored at a Women's Euros.

    The forward - who signed permanently for Arsenal before Euro 2025 - said she considered taking a break from football earlier this year after a difficult spell with Manchester City.

    She joined Arsenal on loan and earned a place back in Wiegman's England squad. Now she and the Lionesses are reaping the rewards.

    "The moments in January when I felt like giving up football makes you so grateful for these moments here today and makes you enjoy every minute of that," Kelly said after the game.

    Kelly, who famously scored the winning goal for England as they beat Germany at Wembley to beat Euro 2022, has "made a difference" in every game in Switzerland according to team-mate Lucy Bronze.