Five England Lionesses Compete for BBC Sports Personality of Year

England's Lionesses made history by winning Euro 2025, defeating Spain on penalties to retain their title, which has propelled several players into contention for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY) award. Chloe Kelly, who scored the winning penalty in the final and previously in the 2022 Euro final, is the favorite among the Lionesses and joint second-favorite overall alongside golfer Rory McIlroy, who won the Masters and remains the betting favorite. Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, praised for her crucial penalty saves in both the quarter-final and final shootouts, is now the second favorite to win SPOTY, reflecting her rise from understudy to star. Other Lionesses such as Lucy Bronze, who played with a fractured tibia, and captain Leah Williamson are also contenders, highlighting the team's strong influence on this year's awards. The competition also includes other notable athletes like darts champion Luke Littler and Formula One driver Lando Norris. This marks a continued trend of female athletes, including past winners Mary Earps and Beth Mead, gaining prominence in the Sports Personality awards.