There was a brief period during England’s thumping win over Wales where they were top of their group and, for some, that was bad news.

England’s route to the Euro 2025 final has been confirmed after the defending champions booked their place in the knockout stages with a 6-1 win over Wales. The Lionesses needed a victory in St Gallen, Switzerland on Sunday evening to guarantee their progression to the knockout stages.

Reigning champions England thrashed neighbours Wales 6-1 to reach the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals on Sunday, securing second spot in Group D and cruising into the knockouts, where they will face Sweden,