Wales Captain Vows to Eliminate England at Women’s Euro 2025

Wales captain Angharad James has emphasized the deep-rooted rivalry and motivation to knock England out of the Euro 2025 tournament, describing it as "in our blood and DNA." Wales, the lowest-ranked team in the competition, face a daunting challenge as they must win by a four-goal margin and rely on other results to advance, while England needs a win to guarantee a quarter-final spot. Despite heavy defeats to the Netherlands and France, Wales remain determined to deliver an improved performance and disrupt England’s progression. England manager Sarina Wiegman has warned her team not to be drawn into a physical battle, acknowledging Wales’ readiness to fight. Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson echoed the sentiments, highlighting the team’s commitment to competing fiercely and spoiling the home nation’s party. The match is framed as a significant rivalry encounter, with Wales eager to make a strong impression in their first major tournament appearance.