Lauren James Shines as England Thrashes Netherlands 4-0 to Revive Euro Title Defense
ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 9 – Lauren James scored twice as England secured a 4-0 win over the Netherlands, overcoming pressure to deliver a dominant performance in the international match.
- England defeated the Netherlands 4-0 at Euro 2025 on Wednesday, with Lauren James scoring twice to lead their comeback after a previous loss.
- England needed a strong result to recover from their 2-1 defeat to France four days earlier, while both England and the Netherlands held three points in Group D.
- Alessia Russo assisted James's early goal after a long ball from Hannah Hampton, Georgia Stanway doubled the lead before halftime, and Ella Toone added a late goal.
- Lauren James said, "The goals say it all" and praised the team's ability to bounce back and show the world what they can do, while coach Sarina Wiegman highlighted the importance of the score for goal difference.
- The victory reinvigorated England's Euro 2025 campaign by leapfrogging the Netherlands in Group D and setting a positive tone before their final group game against debutants Wales on Sunday.
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