England's Lionesses defeated the Netherlands 4-0 in Zurich, showcasing a strong performance following their loss to France. Lauren James scored twice, with Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone adding to the scoreline. Toone emphasized the team's belief and determination, while Alessia Russo highlighted their hard work and dominance on the ball. Manager Sarina Wiegman praised the team for their response to earlier criticism and their return to foundational performance standards. The victory kept England's knockout hopes alive in Euro 2025, and players aimed to carry momentum into the upcoming match against Wales.
Toone, who scored England's fourth, told the BBC: "There are always doubters. We don't listen to it. We have that belief in the squad. We know we have the talent, but it is just about getting it out on the pitch. It was a proper English display."
Bronze echoed Toone's sentiments, emphasizing that their performance was a testament to their hard work and teamwork, and reflected their identity as a team."
Alessia Russo stated: "I think 'proper English' to us means we'll work hard, we'll work until we can't run anymore. We'll stick together. And we know we're very dominant on the ball as well."
Wiegman expressed pride in the team's response after the defeat against France, highlighting the return to their fundamental standards and collective effort."
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