England has got the defense of its Women’s European Championship title firmly back on track with a 4-0 win over the Netherlands, thanks to a Lauren James double.

England were magnificent as they swiped aside Netherlands 4-0 in Zurich, coming just four days after they were so poor in their defeat to France at Euro 2025. If there were any nerves in the England camp,

The Lionesses must get back to doing what they do best - getting through to knockout football - reports The Independent's Jamie Braidwood from Switzerland. England's 2-1 opening loss to France has left their title defence hanging by a thread and it does not get any easier with the 2017 champions up next in Zurich on Wednesday (9 July) England will become the first holders to crash out at the group stage if they lose and France avoid defeat to Wales.