Euro 2025 live: Lauren James injury latest as England build up to Spain rematch in final – UK Times

The England manager will contest her fifth consecutive final when the Lionesses play Spain on Sunday, and explains why she has worried less and celebrated more at Euro 2025

England and Spain meet in Basel on Sunday for a Euro 2025 final full of history, rivalry and unfinished business.

Who will come out on top – the defending champions, or the team that denied them last time?

Ella Toone believes England’s Euro 2025 final could be won and lost in midfield, ahead of what promises to be a pivotal contest against Spain’s world-class trio of Barcelona stars.

Spain’s midfield features two two-time Ballon d’Or winners in Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas, with Patri Guijarro’s performances at the Euros also earning high praise.

The Football Association is determined to fight off any offers for Sarina Wiegman if the Lionesses win Euro 2025, with chief executive Mark Bullingham insisting the England manager is “not for sale” at any price.

Wiegman has now reached five major tournament finals in a row, including the last three with the Lionesses, and has the chance to become the first England manager in history to defend a title when her team take on world champions Spain on Sunday.

Midfielder Ella Toone joked England have “nearly killed” Sarina Wiegman en route to booking their boss a trip to an unprecedented fifth straight major tournament final in dramatic style.

They may have already used their nine lives, but England are through to their third consecutive major tournament final at Euro 2025.

Yes, England have been extremely fortunate to make it this far, requiring miraculous escapes to defeat Sweden and Italy in the knockout stages and overcome sub-par performances.

But if the Lionesses have had some luck on their side, there is no denying that reaching another final is an impressive achievement – one that is unprecedented in England’s history.

“She’s still recovering,” Wiegman said. “She’s doing things on the pitch and we have two more days so we’re going to give her time.

“We don’t know yet [if she’ll be ready], but that’s what we’re going to go for – [we want to have] 23 players available for the game on Sunday.”

James recovered from a hamstring injury to be fit for the Euros and has started all five of England’s games at the tournament.

England forward Lauren James is still recovering from her ankle injury and is a doubt to be fit for the Euro 2025 final against Spain on Sunday.

James took a knock during England’s semi-final against Italy on Tuesday and was forced off at half-time, but was seen taking some part in training on Friday afternoon.

Spain are looking to follow their World Cup triumph two years ago, where they beat England 1-0 in Sydney, with a first ever Euros title while the Lionesses will be out for revenge as they defend their title.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Euro 2025 final.