England Reach Euro 2025 Final After Dramatic Extra-Time Victory Over Italy in Geneva

England have booked their place in the Euro 2025 final following a dramatic 2–1 extra-time triumph over Italy on Tuesday night in Geneva.

The Lionesses were forced to come from behind after a lacklustre first-half performance saw them trail at the break. Sloppy defending allowed Barbara Bonansea to fire home from close range, giving Italy a deserved lead. Alessia Russo came closest for England in the first 45 minutes, narrowly missing with a low-driven effort that flashed just wide of the post.

Sarina Wiegman made a key change at the interval, bringing on Beth Mead for Lauren James, and England began the second half with renewed intent. Despite their improved control, Italy goalkeeper Laura Giuliani remained largely untroubled—until the dying moments.

In stoppage time, substitute Michelle Agyemang delivered a stunning equaliser to force extra-time, giving England fresh hope.

The additional 30 minutes were tightly contested, but neither side could break the deadlock until England were awarded a penalty late on. Chloe Kelly stepped up to take the spot-kick and, though her initial effort was saved, she reacted quickest to slot home the rebound—sending England through to Sunday’s final.

Speaking to ITV Sport after the match, match-winner Kelly said:

“It's unbelievable. Such a great feeling—this team deserve nothing but that. Three finals on the bounce, but we want more. It’s an unbelievable feeling.

“It wasn’t supposed to go like that—the penalty—but I was just ready for the rebound! I was confident, but the keeper had done her homework.”

Kelly also praised team-mate Agyemang, who made a decisive impact off the bench:

“Big Mich at it again! She should’ve scored again with that other one that hit the crossbar.

“She’s an unbelievable player. She’s got the world at her feet—a young player with a bright future—and I’m absolutely buzzing for her.

“This team fights back, we’ve got that resilience... but hopefully we can make it a bit easier for ourselves in the final!”

England will now face either Germany or Spain in the final at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm (UK time) on Sunday. The second semi-final between Germany and Spain will be played on Wednesday evening in Zurich, with an 8pm kick-off.