England and Spain dominated UEFA’s staff of the match following the Lionesses’ conquer La Roja in a tense penalty shooutout within the ultimate on Sunday.
Chloe Kelly‘s spot-kick clinched the match for Sarina Wiegman’s staff and ensured England retained the European crown they gained for the primary time in 2022.
The XI, chosen by UEFA’s technical observer group, recognised the standout gamers throughout the match in Switzerland.
Hannah Hampton was named in objective following her shootout heroics and Lucy Bronze, who revealed after the ultimate that she had been enjoying with a damaged tibia all through England’s marketing campaign, was picked at full-back.
Kelly’s penchant for delivering decisive moments for her nation noticed her named in assault, whereas Alessia Russo was chosen up entrance over Spain’s Golden Boot winner Esther González.
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Elsewhere, reining Ballon d’Or holder Aitana Bonmatí, who was named participant of the match, featured in an all-Spanish midfield alongside Patri Guijarro and Alexia Putellas.
Germany‘s Jule Model, who scored two targets and supplied two assists for the semifinalists, was additionally included among the many forwards.
UEFA’s Euro 2025 staff of the match
Goalkeeper: Hannah Hampton (England).
Defenders: Lucy Bronze (England), Irene Paredes (Spain), Elena Linari (Italy), Franziska Kett (Germany).
Midfielders: Patri Guijarro (Spain), Aitana Bonmatí (Spain), Alexia Putellas (Spain)
Forwards: Jule Model (Germany), Alessia Russo (England), Chloe Kelly (England)
Info from Reuters contributed to this report
