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        5. Match Summary

          Cymru’s adventure at UEFA EURO 2025 came to an end with a 6-1 defeat to England in St. Gallen.

          The Lionesses were four goals ahead at half-time before Beth Mead added a fifth after the break, and while Hannah Cain grabbed a consolation for Cymru, England made it six late on through Aggie Beever-Jones.

          Rhian Wilkinson made three changes to the starting XI from Wednesday’s defeat to France, with Olivia Clark coming back in between the sticks, Rhiannon Roberts restored in defence and Carrie Jones handed her first major tournament start. Safia Middleton-Patel, Josie Green and Kayleigh Barton dropped to the bench.

          It was always going to be a difficult test against the reigning EURO champions, but Cymru were behind after just 13 minutes. Carrie Jones was penalised for a foul on Georgia Stanway, which the referee indicated was outside of the box but a lengthy VAR check changed the decision to a penalty. Stanway stepped up to take the spot-kick herself and scored low to Clark’s right.

          Cymru had a chance to equalise on 20 minutes when Jess Fishlock fired a shot over the bar, but they were punished for that miss soon after as Ella Toone doubled England’s lead. Alessia Russo got to a loose ball in the box ahead of Clark and squared it for Toone, who saw her first shot blocked on the line by Lily Woodham but the Manchester United forward fired home at the second attempt.

          There remained no lack of determination from Cymru and Fishlock was again at the heart of things as she held the ball up well on the edge of the box before laying it off to captain Angharad James who forced a save out of Hannah Hampton with a low curling shot.

          However, England got their third goal on the half hour mark. Toone’s overlapping run down the right saw her receive a pass from Lauren James and she crossed to the back post where Lauren Hemp was waiting to head home. Clark got a touch but could not keep it out.

          It was a similar scenario for the Lionesses’ fourth goal just before half-time. James cleverly dinked the ball over to Toone in the box and she cut it back for Russo in the middle to take a touch and finish from close range.

          Despite the scoreline, it was Cymru who finished the first half on the front foot with two big chances in stoppage time. Rachel Rowe fired a shot over from the edge of the box, before sloppy play from England gifted Fishlock a chance but she dragged her effort wide.

          The England pressure did not relent after the break as Clark was forced to tip substitute Jess Park’s volley onto the post, before Rhiannon Roberts cleared the ball away on the line. Clark made another good save soon after, making herself big to deny Stanway a second goal of the evening.

          England knew their job was done and the tempo of the game slowed as the second half wore on, but they grabbed a fifth goal on 72 minutes through substitute Beth Mead. After being teed up in the box by Aggie Beever-Jones, the Arsenal striker turned away from Josie Green and fired low past Clark.

          Despite the tournament’s challenging results, there have been memorable moments for Cymru and Hannah Cain added another when she found the scoresheet on 76 minutes. It was a superb goal too, as Fishlock surged forward from her own half and released a perfect pass through to Cain who hammered a ferocious first time finish into the roof of the net past Hampton.

          There was a sixth goal for England in the closing stages as Mead crossed from the right and found Beever-Jones in the middle who headed home from close range.

        6. Full-Time: England 6-1 Cymru

          Not the night that Cymru wanted in St. Gallen.

          England had a 4-0 lead at half-time after goals from Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo, and while the game slowed after the break, the Lionesses still added a fifth through Beth Mead.

          There was a moment to remember for Hannah Cain as she got on the scoresheet for Cymru with a rocket of a finish, but England grabbed a sixth goal late on through Aggie Beever-Jones as they booked their spot in the quarter-finals in emphatic style.

        7. 90' + 2'

          Olivia Clark makes a brilliant save to deny Keira Walsh’s shot that looked destined for the top corner.

        8. 90'

          Two added minutes.

        9. 89'

          Goal

          Agnes Beever-Jones

        10. England 6-1 Cymru

          Aggie Beever-Jones gets England’s sixth as she heads home Beth Mead’s cross from close range.

        11. 84'

          Substitution

          BARTON Kayleigh replaces JONES Carrie

        13. Tonight’s official attendance at Arena St Gallen is 15,953 🙌

        14. 79'

          Substitution

          HUGHES Elise replaces MORGAN Ffion Alys

        15. 79'

          Substitution

          Niamh Charles replaces Lucy Bronze

        16. 76'

          England 5-1 Cymru

          Cymru are on the scoresheet! Jess Fishlock surges forward and plays through Hannah Cain, who hammers a brilliant finish past Hannah Hampton into the roof of the net.

        17. 76'

          Goal

          CAIN Hannah

        18. 72'

          Goal

          Beth Mead

        19. 72'

          England 5-0 Cymru

          That’s five. England substitute Beth Mead adds her name to the scoresheet, turning cleverly away from Josie Green and firing low past Olivia Clark.

        20. 65'

          Substitution

          CAIN Hannah replaces HOLLAND Ceri

        21. 65'

          Substitution

          LADD Hayley replaces ROWE Rachel

        22. 63'

          Cymru win a free-kick on the right hand side which Ceri Holland delivers and Jess Fishlock meets, but her header goalwards is blocked.

        23. 62'

          Ceri Holland finds space on the breakaway and releases Carrie Jones, who can’t quite get to the ball ahead of the England defender.

        24. 59'

          Another good save from Olivia Clark as she makes herself big to deny Georgia Stanway a second goal of the evening.

        25. 57'

          Substitution

          Agnes Beever-Jones replaces Alessia Russo

        26. 57'

          Substitution

          Chloe Kelly replaces Lauren James

        27. 52'

          Great defending from Rhiannon Roberts as Olivia Clark brilliantly tips Jess Park’s volley onto the post and the Cymru centre-back does well to clear the ball away on the line.

        28. 46'

          We are back under way in St. Gallen.

          Josie Green has replaced Lily Woodham for Cymru, while England duo Beth Mead and Jess Park replace Ella Toone and Lauren Hemp.

        29. Half-Time: England 4-0 Cymru

          A difficult first half for Cymru in St. Gallen as reigning EURO champions England take no mercy in their quest for a spot in the quarter-finals.

          Georgia Stanway opened the scoring from the penalty spot after VAR intervened to indicate that Carrie Jones’ foul on Stanway – that was initially given as a free-kick just outside the box – was in fact inside the area.

          Ella Toone doubled the lead at the second time of asking after her first shot was blocked on the line by Lily Woodham, while Lauren Hemp added a third goal soon after as she headed home Toone’s cross at the back post.

          Toone was again the provider for England’s fourth goal just before half-time as she received Lauren James’ dinked ball and cut it back for Alessia Russo to score from close range.

        30. 45' + 5'

          That’s a big chance for Cymru. England get complacent with the ball at the back which leads to Hannah Hampton playing out a loose pass to Jess Fishlock, but she drags her shot wide.

        31. 45' + 3'

          Cymru win their first corner of the evening, which makes it way to Rachel Rowe on the edge of the box but she shoots over.

        32. 45' + 1'

          Lauren James almost adds her name to the scoresheet but blazes over the bar from close range.

        33. 45'

          Five added minutes at the end of the first half.

        34. 44'

          England 4-0 Cymru

          England grab a fourth just before half-time. Lauren James dinks the ball over the top to Ella Toone in the box and she cuts it back for Alessia Russo to score from close range.

        35. 44'

          Goal

          Alessia Russo

        36. 41'

          This time it’s Lauren James’ turn to deliver a dangerous cross from the right, but Gemma Evans does well to prevent Alessia Russo getting to it in the middle.

        37. 39'

          Lucy Bronze’s threat down the right is well-documented and she finds space for a cross, which Hemp can only meet with a flicked header off target.

        38. 30'

          England 3-0 Cymru

          Lauren Hemp heads in England’s third at the back post after meeting Ella Toone’s cross. Olivia Clark gets her hands to header but she can’t keep it out.

        39. 30'

          Goal

          Lauren Hemp

        40. 28'

          Lauren James displays her pace down the right hand side to get away from Lily Woodham before delivering a cross, which Alessia Russo meets with a header but it goes over the bar.

        41. 27'

          That’s the best Cymru move of the game so far. Jess Fishlock holds the ball up well on the edge of the box and lays it off to Angharad James, but the captain’s outside of the boot shot is saved by Hannah Hampton.

        42. 26'

          Alex Greenwood robs Esther Morgan of the ball on the left hand side and delivers a cross, which Lauren James meets in the middle with a volley that flies over.

        43. 24'

          Keira Walsh jinks her way past a couple of Cymru defenders on the edge of the box before unleashing a shot that goes wide.

        44. 21'

          England 2-0 Cymru

          Ella Toone doubles England’s lead. Lily Woodham does brilliantly to block the forward’s first shot on the line, but she smashes home the rebound.

        45. 21'

          Goal

          Ella Toone

        46. 20'

          More positive from Cymru in the last few minutes. Carrie Jones does well to break away and find Jess Fishlock, who tries a shot from distance but it goes over the bar.

        47. 13'

          Penalty

          Georgia Stanway

        48. 13'

          England 1-0 Cymru

          Stanway scores the spot-kick. The Lionesses lead.

        49. 12'

          Penalty to England. Carrie Jones trips Georgia Stanway and the referee initially blows for a foul outside the box, but a VAR check sees it overturned to a penalty.

        51. 9'

          Jess Fishlock and Ffion Morgan look like Cymru’s most dangerous players in the early exchanges and they combine as Fishlock plays a decent through ball that cuts open the England defence, but Morgan can’t quite get there so Lionesses goalkeeper Hannah Hampton collects.

        52. 5'

          Lauren Hemp finds some space on the left to deliver a cross, but Liv Clark collects well.

        53. Danny Gabbidon on BBC Radio 5 Live: “You look at Wales and they have nothing to lose. It is very difficult for them to go through to the knockout rounds. England are expected to win. Maybe that will play into Wales’ hands.”

        54. 1'

          Kick-off at Arena St Gallen. It is LOUD in here.

        55. '

          Substitution

          Beth Mead replaces Lauren Hemp

        56. '

          Substitution

          Jessica Park replaces Ella Toone

        57. '

          Substitution

          GREEN Josie replaces WOODHAM Lily

        62. We are moments away from kick-off here in St. Gallen. You can already feel that this is bigger than Cymru’s two previous matches at EURO 2025. This means that bit more. Here we go.

        63. The warm ups are complete in St. Gallen, as Yma o Hyd rings out around the stadium 🎶

        64. A reminder of tonight’s permutations and how the Group D table currently looks.

          🇫🇷 France will reach the quarter-finals if they avoid defeat by the Netherlands by a margin of three goals or more, or regardless if England do not beat Wales. France will finish first if they avoid defeat.

          🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England will reach the quarter-finals if they beat Wales, or if England draw and the Netherlands do not beat France; else if England avoid defeat by four goals or more and the Netherlands lose. England will finish first if they win and the Netherlands beat France by a margin of fewer than seven goals.

          🇳🇱 Netherlands will reach the quarter-finals if they beat France by three goals or more, or with any win if England do not beat Wales; else with a draw if England lose. Netherlands will finish first if they win by seven goals or more, or with any win if England do not beat Wales.

          🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales will reach the quarter-finals if they beat England by four goals or more and the Netherlands lose to France.

        65. Rhian Wilkinson on her team selection

          “It’s a team that’s going to start and put in a big performance, and then we’ve got a group ready to come in and finish the game strong. I’m very fortunate to have a roster filled with players who deserve to be on the pitch, so it’s a hard decision.”

        67. Sophie Ingle catches up with ex-Chelsea teammates Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton before the game.

        69. 🐐

        70. After two appearances off the bench, Carrie Jones now earns her first start at EURO 2025.

          The 21-year-old scored the goal that booked Cymru’s place at this tournament, netting the second in the 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland in Dublin back in December.

        72. Team News 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

          Rhian Wilkinson makes three changes to the starting XI from Wednesday’s defeat to France.

          Olivia Clark comes back in between the sticks after Safia Middleton-Patel started in midweek, while Rhiannon Roberts also returns in place of Josie Green. There is a first start at this tournament for Carrie Jones, who replaces Kayleigh Barton.

        75. Fans are already starting to arrive at the stadium, with the atmosphere building outside as we approach two hours until kick-off.

        76. Back in St. Gallen

          Four days on from defeat against France, Cymru are back in Arena St Gallen for tonight’s game. It has a capacity of 16,300 and is home of Swiss Super League side FC St Gallen.

          In addition to the game between France and Cymru, it also hosted Germany’s 2-0 win over Poland in Group C.

        79. ‘It’s in our DNA to want to beat England’

          Cymru captain Angharad James told media yesterday that no extra motivation is needed for tonight’s clash of old foes.

          “We’re prepared for tomorrow, we’ve done all the preparation, and whatever England side Sarina Wiegman decides to put out, we’re ready for them. We have to concentrate on the performance and the gameplan first and foremost.

          “It’s in our blood and it’s in our DNA to want to beat England, and that will always be there.”

        80. ‘The pressure is all on England’

          Rhian Wilkinson was on fine form in yesterday’s press conference, in the face of an increased media presence ahead of one of sport’s oldest rivalries.

          “England are a top team that have some fantastic players that I have coached. I am looking forward to putting these incredible women out against them. The pressure is all on them, we know that and know there is still a chance for us. We are aware of it.

          “When there is a chance, there is an exciting element that we go towards it and are not afraid of it because what do we have to fear? It’s an exciting opportunity.

          “We are going to push them to the very end. We are in a close group and England will be forced to play a strong line-up because of the close group and there is also goal differentials. For my women, we get to show up and spoil the party. That is a wonderful job to have.”

        82. View from the opposition

          England boss Sarina Wiegman, speaking at yesterday’s MD-1 press conference: “I learned about the history and the rivalry but, again, we are focused on what we want to do and how we want to play.

          “We have to move the ball quickly and be patient. We have also seen that Wales are compact and sometimes higher up the pitch too. We expect everything and we will try to break that down.”

        83. Josie Green column

          The Cymru defender has penned her latest thoughts for BBC Sport. You can read in full here.

          “We are expecting a brilliant atmosphere and I am excited to feel that energy from our amazing fans that have been with us throughout the tournament so far.

          “We are looking forward to it, but we’re just going to focus on ourselves. We want to get better game by game and that’s what we’re going to do for this final game.

          “Of course, we want to win the game, you want to go out for every football game and aim to win and it’s going to be no different for us, but I think first and foremost, we want to build on that last performance and take that into the next game. If we do that, anything can happen.”

        85. UEFA have confirmed that Cymru have sold 2,400 tickets in their official allocation for tonight’s game, while England have sold 2,100. More fans from both sides are also expected to be in the general areas.

          It should be a very special atmosphere in St. Gallen.

          Wales fans during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Group D Match between France and Wales at the St.Gallen Arena, in Switzerland on the 9th July 2025

        86. Tonight’s Group D permutations

          🇫🇷 France will reach the quarter-finals if they avoid defeat by the Netherlands by a margin of three goals or more, or regardless if England do not beat Wales. France will finish first if they avoid defeat.

          🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England will reach the quarter-finals if they beat Wales, or if England draw and the Netherlands do not beat France; else if England avoid defeat by four goals or more and the Netherlands lose. England will finish first if they win and the Netherlands beat France by a margin of fewer than seven goals.

          🇳🇱 Netherlands will reach the quarter-finals if they beat France by three goals or more, or with any win if England do not beat Wales; else with a draw if England lose. Netherlands will finish first if they win by seven goals or more, or with any win if England do not beat Wales.

          🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales will reach the quarter-finals if they beat England by four goals or more and the Netherlands lose to France.

        87. Last night’s results

          Group C came to a conclusion last night, meaning we know the quarter-final opponents for whoever progresses from Group D tonight.

          Sweden triumphed 4-1 over Germany to top the group and they will meet Group D’s runners-up, while the Germans will take on the group winners.

        88. Rhian Wilkinson and Sarina Wiegman caught up pitchside yesterday as they both took part in media engagements. While the pair have never officially coached together, they met on FIFA’s Coach Mentorship Programme.

          Speaking in 2021, Wilkinson said: “When people throw out that line, ‘Give me a call any time’, I’m someone who takes them up on that!

          “When I was leaving Canada, I called Jill Ellis, I called Sarina Wiegman, and they were so generous with their time and advice. I love that side of the women’s game.”

        89. It’s Matchday against England in St. Gallen.

          When the group stage draw for EURO 2025 was made seven months ago, this was the game that everyone was circling.

          Of course, this has been the toughest of introductions to a major tournament for Cymru with clashes with 2017 EURO winners Netherlands and 2022 semi-finalists already crossed off. But a meeting with old foes England, who are the reigning champions, was always going to feel a bit different.

          Rhian Wilkinson’s side are still not mathematically out of contention for the quarter-finals, a four-goal win tonight and a France victory against Netherlands would complete the most remarkable of fairytales. England need a win to make sure of their place in the quarter-finals and could even still finish top of the group. Everything is on the line.

        92. “Wales has been by far the best crowd that I’ve seen out in this Euros. The way that we sing the anthem is an emotional one for me.”

          Cymru captain Angharad James shows her appreciation to the support that the team has received in Switzerland.

        94. Cymru v England has already taken place this weekend as grassroots clubs from both countries met on the cobbles of Coronation Street.

          Seven teams met in a show of “unity before rivalry” at a special event held by the National Lottery on the set of the famous television soap. Buckley Town FC, CPD Merched Porthmadog (below) and Northop Hall Girls FC represented Wales.

          Find out more here

        95. Kayleigh Barton on England

          “I think they’re going to come out flying. I think they’re going to really try and move us, break us down, but, like we did in the France game, it’s about how we can just hold our ground and use our strengths against their weaknesses. That’s what Rhian [Wilkinson] and the coaching team are there to do, to make sure we’re fully prepared stepping into that game.”

          Read a full preview for the match by clicking here

        97. “Jess Fishlock’s goal was cosmically appropriate but real legacy of this team will be decided after the tournament is over… If the progress being made by women’s football in Wales feels dizzying, that’s because it is.”

          Elis James has written an article for The Guardian about his experience watching Cymru at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025.

          Click here to read it in full

        98. Jess Fishlock and Kayleigh Barton are in The Cwtsh connected by EE.

        101. Check out the highlights from Cymru’s last match at EURO 2025 against France as Jess Fishlock scores an historic goal.

        102. Meet The Ref

          Frida Klarlund will take charge of Cymru’s upcoming match against England. A trailblazer in Danish refereeing, she began officiating at age 16, inspired by her sister, and has steadily climbed the ranks.

          She made history as the first Danish woman to referee in the men’s second division and debuted in the Superliga as a fourth official in 2022. Klarlund started in men’s youth football before progressing to senior domestic and international roles.

          A FIFA referee since 2015, she has officiated in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, Women’s U‑17 World Cup, and multiple UEFA youth finals. She also oversaw Cymru’s group-stage opener against the Netherlands on July 5.

          Klarlund will be assisted by Fie Bruun (DEN) and Heini Hyvönen (FIN) as assistant referees, with Iuliana Demetrescu (ROU) as the fourth official.

        103. Head-to-Head Record

          England have had the upper hand in this fixture in recent years, winning four of the last five meetings since 2013. However, Cymru’s standout result came in 2018, when they secured a memorable 0-0 draw at St Mary’s Stadium against Phil Neville’s England.

          A heroic performance from goalkeeper Laura O’Sullivan and a near goal from Natasha Harding nearly produced a famous victory for Cymru, then managed by Jayne Ludlow.

        104. England’s Road to EURO 2025

          England 1-1 Sweden
          Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
          England 1-2 France
          France 1-2 England
          England 2-1 Republic of Ireland
          Sweden 0-0 England

        105. Key Players to Watch

          Alessia Russo has become a vital part of England’s attack since her debut at the 2020 SheBelieves Cup. She made headlines at EURO 2022 with a stunning back-heel goal in the semi-final against Sweden and has continued to impress under Sarina Wiegman. In the 2023–24 season, she scored six goals in 11 starts and was named England Women’s Player of the Year, highlighting her growing influence on the international stage.

          Lauren James (pictured) earned her senior England debut in 2022 and has since become a regular in Wiegman’s squad. Known for her creativity and composure, she brings versatility to the attack, playing across midfield and forward roles. Despite early injury setbacks, James has quickly established herself as a key player, capable of changing a game with her technical quality and vision.

        106. Who’s the captain?

          Leah Williamson, the Lionesses captain, made history as the first woman to lift a major trophy for England in 2022. Calm, intelligent, and technically outstanding, she has been a consistent leader both on and off the pitch.

          From captaining England at U17 level to her senior debut in 2018, Williamson has grown into an inspirational figure. Despite missing the 2023 World Cup due to an ACL injury, she returned triumphantly in April 2024, marking her 50th cap later that year with a goal against South Africa.

          At club level, she’s a stalwart for Arsenal, having won the Women’s Super League and FA Cup, alongside multiple titles with England.

        107. In the Spotlight | England

          As Cymru prepare to face England in their final group game of EURO 2025, we take a closer look at the Lionesses.

          Who’s the manager?

          One of the most respected coaches in women’s football, Sarina Wiegman has been at the helm of the Lionesses since September 2021.

          She cemented her place in English football history by leading England to their first-ever major title at UEFA EURO 2022.

          Prior to that, Wiegman guided the Netherlands to victory at EURO 2017 and to the 2019 World Cup final, earning her back-to-back Best FIFA Women’s Coach awards.

          A former midfielder with 104 international caps for the Netherlands, Wiegman transitioned into coaching with early success—winning the Dutch league and cup double with Ter Leede before taking charge at ADO Den Haag. She later became the first woman to coach at a professional men’s club in the Netherlands.

        108. The impact of Cymru’s qualification for UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 has been felt across the country.

          Chwarae FOR HER is a national celebration of women and girls’ football to showcase the power of the game and inspire women & girls, with clubs and local authorities signing up to deliver football activations across Wales between the 5th and 13th July.

        109. Have you listened to the official Cymru anthem for EURO 2025 yet?

          Listen to Never Gonna Break Her by Liss Jones right now on all major music streaming platforms.

        112. Final day permutations in Group D

          All four nations in Group D head into the final round of games with the potential of either qualifying for the quarter-finals or being eliminated. Here are all the different scenarios that will decide which two teams will make it into the last eight of the competition.

          France will reach the quarter-finals if they avoid defeat by the Netherlands by three goals or more, or if England do not beat Cymru. France will finish top of the group providing they avoid defeat.

          England will reach the quarter-finals if they beat Cymru, or if they draw and the Netherlands do not beat France, or if they avoid defeat by four goals or more and the Netherlands lose.

          The Netherlands will reach the quarter-finals if they beat France by at least three goals, or with any margin of victory if England do not beat Cymru, otherwise a draw will suffice.

          The situation is a little simpler for Cymru. Rhian Wilkinson’s side will only reach the quarter-finals if they beat England by four goals or more and the Netherlands lose to France.

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