England Women stumble to unconvincing win | British and Irish teams keep Euros dream alive

England Women stumble to unconvincing win | British and Irish teams keep Euros dream alive

England Beats South Africa 2-1 in Euro 2025 Qualifying Match

Scrappy Win for Lionesses on 50th Appearance Milestone for Leah Williamson

In an unconvincing game, England’s Lionesses labored to a 2-1 win over South Africa, with Leah Williamson scoring on her 50th appearance for the national team. Manager Sarina Wiegman described the performance as "sloppy" but reassured fans that there’s no need to panic ahead of next year’s Euro 2025 tournament.

The win was not without its nervous moments, as England struggled to find their rhythm and create clear-cut chances against a stubborn South African side. However, the European Champions ultimately emerged victorious, thanks to Williamson’s strike and a second-half winner from an unnamed player.

The result was a welcome one for England, who will look to build on this narrow win ahead of their next matches. With the team spread over different positions, it will be a challenge to find a consistent rhythm, but Wiegman is determined to make the most of her squad’s abilities.

Other European Teams Make Gains in Euro 2025 Qualifying Campaign

Scotland and Wales Take Big Steps Towards Major Tournament Berths

While England toiled to a victory, other European teams made significant strides in their Euro 2025 qualifying campaigns. In a thrashing of Hungary, Scotland won 4-0 at Easter Road, setting up a tantalizing tie against Finland for a spot in the tournament.

Wales, on the other hand, needed extra time to come from behind and claim a 2-2 draw against Slovakia. Having lost the away leg 2-1, the Welsh team will now face the Republic of Ireland in a two-legged tie to secure a major tournament berth for the first time in history.

Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland Make Progress, But with Scarcely-Desired Trugs

In other matches, the Republic of Ireland cruised to a 3-0 win over Georgia, while Northern Ireland required extra time to overcome Croatia 2-1 on aggregate. These results have set up intriguing ties ahead, with the victors now looking to book their places in the Euro 2025 tournament.

In the midst of disappointment, midfielder Leah Williamson reflected on the difficult campaign, stating, "I think the last two campaigns have been so disappointing. We’ve got such a talented team, we deserve to be at major tournaments. We just need to get over the line."

With the stakes high, the road to Euro 2025 has just received a thrilling injection of excitement, with many teams vying for a spot in the tournament.