England head coach Sarina Wiegman said that she was pleased with how her side bounced back from their UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 defeat to France by battering The Netherlands 4-0 in Zürich yesterday

Lauren James struck twice as holders England bounced back from losing to France with a stunning 4-0 defeat of the Netherlands.

England scored back-to-back goals to extend their 4-0 lead over the Netherlands. 3 HOURS AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:25

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

Lionesses’ coach Sarina Wiegman said she “felt tension” before England's bounce back Euros win against the Netherlands. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday (9 July), the Dutch captain said she found it “hard” after the England Women’s team lost 2-1 to France on Saturday (5 July).

On the one change: "LJ [Lauren James] is a bit higher up the pitch - she can go in-behind quicker. With Toone, she has played a lot in midfield for us too. She can bring a lot of runs in-behind and exploit the space."

England will need to be fearless in their crucial Group D match against the Netherlands at the Women's Euros on Wednesday, said striker Alessia Russo, who insisted the team's confidence had not wavered since the 2-1 loss to France in their opener.