Overview

• England's women's team triumphed over Ireland with a 2-0 win in the Euro 2025 qualifiers, thanks to goals from Lauren James and Alex Greenwood.
• Leah Williamson returned to captain England after a year's absence due to injury, contributing to the team's success.
• Despite a missed penalty by Greenwood, England dominated the match, maintaining control and creating numerous scoring opportunities.
• Ireland fought hard, especially in the second half, but failed to convert their chances into goals, marking their second consecutive defeat in the qualifiers.
• France leads the qualifying group after a 1-0 win over Sweden, with England in second place, setting up a crucial double-header between the two teams in June.