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Women’s Euro 2025: A glitzy, celeb-speckled Euro squad launch helped the feelgood factor around England’s Lionesses a month ahead of this summer’s Euros but there are still questions over squad harmony, strength in depth and player welfare. Words: Suzanne Wrack.

England's head coach Sarina Wiegman is facing serious questions about her management style for the first time since her appointment in 2021. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images

Spain 5-4 France

Nations League semi-final: Down 5-1 after 67 minutes at the Stuttgart Arena, France scored three goals to reduce their deficit but it was Spain who advanced to Sunday’s final against Portugal. Sid Lowe reports …

Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente bawls instructions as man-of-the-match Lamine Yamal looks on during last night’s Nations League semi-final. Photograph: Martin Meissner/AP

Preamble

The season may be over but the Big Wheel O’Football keeps on turning. And how! Last night, Spain and France served up a delightful goalfest that wasn’t nearly as tight as the 5-4 scoreline suggests in their Nations League semi-final, with Lamine Yamal putting on another masterclass as he and his chums survived a late French comeback to book their place against Portugal in Sunday’s all-Iberian final.

There’s plenty more international action to look forward to over the coming weekend, with all four of the home nations and the Republic of Ireland due to play assorted World Cup qualifiers and friendlies. We’re here to bring you build-up to those games, transfer news and any other stories of note that break throughout the day, so don’t dare touch that dial please stay tuned, but only if you want to.