Women’s Euros: Extra time winner sends Lionesses into final

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🗓️ 22 July 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Karen Bardsley, Ellen White, Nedum Onuoha and Vicki Sparks join Katie Smith as England beat Italy to qualify for the Euros final.

Reaction as super-subs Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly come to the rescue again as it looked like England were being sent home by Italy until Agyemang’s 96th minute equaliser.

How much of a breakthrough is Agyemang having at these Championships?

Hear from the England manager, Sarina Wiegman, captain Leah Williamson and midfielder Ella Toone as the Lionesses reach a third major international final in a row.

How do they keep managing to find a way to win? Should England have been awarded the penalty? And are they up for the challenge of beating Germany or Spain in the final?

Timecodes: 1’56: Reflections on Michelle Agyemang's influence 5’12: Chloe Kelly’s performance 9’01: Were England complacent? 10’58: Ella Toone interview 15’13: Leah Williamson interview 20’51: Sarina Wiegman interview 24’00 Wiegman’s influence and mentality

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 2000 SF2 Germany v Spain, Sun 1700 Euro 2025 Final.

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0:00.0	Catch the summer of cricket on BBC Sounds.
0:04.4	That's shot and that's a massive blow.
0:06.4	Unbelievable.
0:07.6	With commentary on five sports extra.
0:09.9	Balls in!
0:11.1	Bales go flying!
0:12.9	Reactions from the Test Match Special podcast.
0:15.5	They have so much spirit.
0:16.9	They've had a tremendous day's play.
0:18.4	And the funny side with Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson on tail enders.
0:23.9	Jimmy, are you having a blast in the blast?
0:25.9	We're having a blast watching the blast.
0:27.8	It's been a blast, yeah.
0:30.2	Listen on BBC Sounds.
0:34.1	BBC Sounds, music radio podcasts.
0:38.1	The Football Daily Podcast with Katie Smith at UEFA Women's Euro 2025.
0:46.4	England are into the European Championship final.
0:51.7	A third consecutive major tournament final for England's lionesses.
0:58.9	How did they do it?
1:00.4	We have no words.
1:02.2	Inexplicable at moments was that game.
1:05.3	Ellen White, Nadine Mniewick, Karen Barnsie and Vicki Sparks are with us.
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