England were magnificent as they swept aside Netherlands 4-0 in Zurich, just four days after they were so poor in their defeat to France at Euro 2025. If there were any nerves in the England camp, then they hid them well against the Dutch as the Lionesses proved once again that when their backs are against the wall,

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 and Sarina Wiegman put right everything they had got wrong against France. Lauren James was moved back to the right side of the attack and showed her class with two superb strikes. Ella Toone came into the team and capped off a hard-working performance with a deserved goal.