A title game between defending champion England and World Cup winner Spain is the Women’s European Championship final that many wanted. How they got to Basel on Sunday is a whole other story.

With fresh memories of a defeat in the Women's World Cup 2023 final, here is a breakdown of what the Lionesses need to do to retain their European title.

Crossing has been one of England's go-to moves at Euro 2025. The defending champions have attempted the most crosses of any side so far (152), and their 51 crosses against Italy in the semifinals was a single-game record since Euro 2013.