England advance on a high with thrashing of Wales
Six Lionesses on target in 6-1 win as Sweden await in quarter-finals for Group D runners-up
England secured their place in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals with a comfortable 6-1 win over Wales on the final night of action in Group D. That result, coupled with France’s chaotic 5-2 win over the Netherlands, means the Lionesses advance as runners-up in Group D and will face Sweden in the last eight.
Sarina Wiegman’s side were dominant from start to finish, with six different names on the scoresheet. The only frustration will be the failure to keep a clean sheet as Hannah Cain scored a joyful consolation goal for Wales in the 76th minute of the game.
That Wales goal, scored right in front of the raucous ‘Red Wall’, came from Jess Fishlock picking up the ball in Wales’ own half and driving forward 30 yards before playing in a rushing Cain on the left side of the box. Cain’s sliding finish into the top-right corner of the goal didn’t change Wales’ Euros fate, but it gave their fans a moment to celebrate.
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