England Thrash Wales to Storm into Euro 2025 Quarter-Finals with Style
Wow—what a performance that was from the Lionesses! England have officially secured their place in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals after a thumping 6-1 victory over Wales, and let me tell you, it was a statement win in every sense. Six different scorers, total dominance, and a team that’s visibly growing into the tournament with every match. It’s safe to say: we are building nicely.
From the very first whistle, England were electric. Within the opening half-hour, they had already raced into a 3-0 lead thanks to goals from Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, and Lauren Hemp. Each goal was a masterclass in team play—controlled, confident, and ruthlessly efficient. Just before the break, Alessia Russo added a fourth, tapping in a well-worked move involving Toone, who herself had been assisted by Russo earlier. It was fluid football, and it looked effortless.
Beth Mead and Aggie Beever-Jones added two more in the second half, capping off what was arguably England’s most complete performance in the tournament so far. Wales managed a consolation goal through Hannah Cain, and while it meant a lot to their supporters—especially considering it’s their first major tournament—the gulf in quality was clear.
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But this match wasn’t just about the scoreline. It was about character. England were under real pressure coming into this game after their earlier loss to France. That defeat brought criticism, but instead of crumbling, the Lionesses bounced back in spectacular fashion—first demolishing the Netherlands 4-0 and now outclassing Wales 6-1. That’s ten goals in two games, and you can feel the momentum shifting in England’s favour.
There’s also been a lot of talk about leadership, and rightly so. This squad is packed with leaders on the pitch. They didn’t panic after that France defeat, and that resilience is something you need if you’re going to go deep in a major tournament. Former internationals like Fran Kirby and Ellen White are confident this team can go all the way, and it’s hard to disagree when you watch them play like this.
Looking ahead, the challenge intensifies. England face Sweden in the quarter-finals—a side ranked sixth in the world and one that topped their group after a stunning 4-1 win over Germany. It won’t be easy. Sweden are fast, physical, and dangerous on the counter. But let’s not forget, we beat them 4-0 in the Euro 2022 semi-finals and held them to two draws in qualifying this time around.
Still, Sweden have been brilliant so far in this tournament. Some fans even believe they’re the dark horses to win the whole thing. So yes, this quarter-final could be tougher than the semi-final. But if England play with the same intensity, teamwork, and belief, they absolutely have what it takes to get through.
We’ve seen that this squad has depth. We’ve seen them adapt, respond to pressure, and now we’re seeing their rhythm. As Beth Mead said, “We’ve still got another gear to go.” And if that’s true, well—watch out Europe, because the Lionesses aren’t just roaring, they’re building something special.
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