Overview
- England must beat the Netherlands on Wednesday to keep their Euro 2025 title defence alive, as a loss combined with a France victory over Wales would eliminate them.
- Head coach Sarina Wiegman said the squad is concentrating entirely on executing its game plan rather than the possibility of an early exit.
- Striker Alessia Russo and midfielder Georgia Stanway urged teammates to play without fear and embrace free-flowing football after the opening defeat to France.
- The Netherlands arrive buoyed by a 3-0 win over Wales, highlighted by Vivianne Miedema’s 100th international goal.
- A draw would leave England’s progression dependent on other results, while a win would give them control of their knockout-stage destiny.