England have won back-to-back Women’s EURO titles, beating Spain on penalties

England have won the European Championship for the second time in a row, beating Spain 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

English keeper Hannah Hampton notched two outstanding saves to tee up the victory. But it was Chloe Kelly’s decisive penalty kick that completed the Lionesses’ title defense.

Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses are the first nation to defend their women’s European title in 12 years, while Montse Tomé’s Spanish side miss out on the chance to add a third major honour in three years.

Relive the action as it happened in Basel, Switzerland, where England became back-to-back queens of Europe.

In a frantic, exciting game, the two European powerhouses battled to control the pace and take the win. Spain struck first off a stunning sequence in the 25th minute, ending with a masterful header from Mariona Caldentey. La Roja’s tactical strength was on display in this game, as the Spaniards were able to keep the ball moving through England’s defense.

But England, who has spent the entire tournament coming from behind, kept up the pressure in the second half. The Lionesses were rewarded with a goal in the 57th minute, as Alessia Russo’s stellar header sent the ball into the corner of the goal.

For the rest of the second half, both teams continued to hunt for a go-ahead goal, but the score held, sending the game into extra time. And England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties.

England penalties scored: Alex Greenwood, Niamh Charles, Chloe Kelly; England penalties saved: Beth Mead, Leah Williamson.

Spain penalties scored: Patri Guijarro; Spain penalties missed/saved: Mariona Caldentey, Aitana Bonmati, Salma Paralluelo.