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'Central to England's success' - All-rounder Alessia Russo proving she doesn't need goals to shine for the Lionesses

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The Arsenal ace wasn't on the scoresheet in the 4-0 rout of the Netherlands but she did rack up an impressive hat-trick of assists

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Following England's 4-0 demolition of the Netherlands on Wednesday, many might have expected Lauren James to pick up the Player of the Match accolade. After all, the Chelsea star shone on the right wing, scoring twice to fire the Lionesses to victory in a must-win encounter. Perhaps most terrifying of all for defenders at this European Championship was the fact that when Sarina Wiegman was asked on BBC Radio 5 Live if this was the best of James, she replied: "You saw good. I think she can do even better."

But although James was excellent, UEFA opted to recognise another top performer in Zurich, in Alessia Russo. While England's No.9 wasn't on the scoresheet, and she really could've been given the headed chances she had in particular, she still managed to rack up no fewer than three assists, with her involvement in the only goal she didn't directly set-up also particularly important. "What a shift she has put in," former Lionesses goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis remarked on the BBC's coverage of the game. "The yardage she must have covered."

It's been an incredible year for Russo. She's made serious improvements to enjoy her best season to date in front of goal, with that playing a key role in Arsenal's triumphant Champions League campaign and helping her earn a share of the Women's Super League Golden Boot. But Wednesday was a reminder that her all-round qualities play a big part in making her such an excellent centre-forward for club and country.

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Frequently asked questions

The UEFA Women's Euro 2025 starts on July 2 and runs until the grand final on July 27. The Women's Euro 2025 will take place across Switzerland, featuring stadiums in Basel, Geneva, and Bern.

If you're looking for your chance to secure Women's Euro 2025 tickets, fret not. We've got all of the intel for you to get a seat at this international tournament in Switzerland.

You can buy England Women's Euro 2025 tickets on the official UEFA website or through England Football. However, since the general sale of tickets has long been open and was allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, there might now be only a limited number of official tickets available through these sites.There are a number of tickets available on the secondary market. StubHub is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels. StubHub's website guarantees you will get tickets in time for the event you are attending and a valid entry ticket, so you'll be able to enjoy the tournament, even if you're looking for tickets to the Women's Euro final, semi-final, quarter-final, or any other event.

UEFA Women's EURO 2025, which is the 14th edition of the Women’s European Championship, is being held from Wednesday, July 2 to Sunday, July 27. Switzerland is staging the tournament for the first time, and the host nation will be hoping that playing in front of their fervent home fans will prove to be a good omen. The Netherlands were the host nation when they won the Women’s Euro 2017, and England reigned supreme on home turf at Women’s Euro 2022. Women’s Euro 2025 matches will be staged in eight Swiss cities: Basel, Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St.Gallen, Lucerne, Thun & Sion.

Other major timelines for the events you might want to note include:

Here's a closer look at where you can watch the Women's Euro 2025 from where you are:

  • United Kingdom - BBC, ITV and STV
  • Australia - Optus Sport
  • United States - FOX Sports. FuboTV
  • Latin America - ESPN
  • Spain - STVE
  • Germany - ARD - ZDF
  • France - TF1

Women’s Euro 2022 was won by the tournament hosts, England. Chloe Kelly was the goalscoring heroine as she netted the winning goal in extra time against Germany. It was the first time an England senior team had won major footballing honours since the men’s side had won the FIFA World Cup in 1966. The Lionesses were led by Sarina Wiegman, who had coached the Netherlands to glory five years earlier at Women’s Euro 2017.

The 16 teams playing at Women’s Euro 2025 are split into four groups of four teams. The top two sides in each group will progress to the quarter-finals. The groups were confirmed during December’s draw in Lausanne and are as follows:
Group A: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Finland

Group B: Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy

Group C: Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden

Group D: France, England, Wales, Netherlands

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