England has got the defense of its Women’s European Championship title firmly back on track with a 4-0 win over the Netherlands, thanks to a Lauren James double.

England 's Lauren James scored twice, while Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone also found the net to put the defending women's European champions firmly back in the driver's seat at Euro 2025 with an emphatic 4-0 victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday.

Analysis of the major talking points as England beat Netherlands to breathe new life into their Euro 2025 campaign

England scored back-to-back goals to extend their 4-0 lead over the Netherlands. 1 DAY AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:25

Former North Carolina Tar Heels soccer player Alessia Russo led England to a 4-0 victory over the Netherlands in the Euro 2025 tournament. Russo had three assis

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland — In a game of soccer or any sport, Wales always wants to beat England. At the Women’s European Championship on Sunday, Wales can eliminate the defending champion English just with a draw in the final round of Group D games. Group leader France plays the third-placed Netherlands at the same time.

Anna Signeul, UEFA Technical Observer, highlights how England's intelligent use of direct play and the influence of striker Alessia Russo led to a 4-0 victory over Netherlands at UEFA Women's EURO 2025.