Wales relishing chance to eliminate England from Euro 2025: ‘We get to spoil the party’

Wales faces a significant challenge to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Women's European Championship. To progress, they must defeat England by four goals in their final group game on Sunday and rely on France to beat the Netherlands.

However, Wales also recognizes the opportunity to prevent England from reaching the knockout stages. Manager Rhian Wilkinson stated her team will not feel like they are "just here to participate" and will celebrate their achievements. She emphasized the players' long fight for this opportunity and embraced the rivalry, believing pushing England benefits the women's game. Wilkinson highlighted the tight group standings and goal difference, positioning Wales to potentially "spoil the party" for England.

Currently ranked lowest in the competition, Wales has lost both its previous matches (4-1 to France and 3-0 to the Netherlands) and sits fourth with 0 points. Despite this, the team celebrates small victories, such as scoring their first major tournament goal against France.

Midfielder Angharad James acknowledged the deep-seated rivalry with England, calling it "in our blood, our DNA," while focusing on delivering the game plan. She confirmed the desire to knock England out is inherent.

England defender Alex Greenwood responded to being the team others relish beating, stating it's a pressure they are used to and invited by their success, something they take pride in. She emphasized England focuses on their own game plan and objectives.