Spain remain favoured to win Euro 2025 after a dominant display in group play. England and France are top contenders in the odds.

The defending champions begin their Euro 2025 campaign against fellow-heavyweights France in a blockbuster Group D clash. Both sides' lead-up to the tournament has been far from smooth. England were rocked by the double-blow of Mary Earps' retirement and Millie Bright's decision to pull out of selection.

Elsewhere, Germany and France offer a showdown between two European powers, while Switzerland will try to stay alive against a heavily-favored and more proficient Spain. Norway vs. Italy is probably the least thrilling on paper, but it’s a chance to watch stars Ada Hegerberg and Caroline Graham Hansen book a spot in the semifinals.

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France let the Group of Death simmer before exploding. Their 2025 Women’s Euro opener against England ended 2-1, but it was the follow-ups that truly defined them.

The Netherlands team was asked “Do you believe in miracles?” ahead of its final group-stage game at the Women’s European Championship.

France begins its campaign in Group D against the reigning champions, England. France: Peyraud-Magnin, De Almeida, Lakrar, Sombath, Bacha, Jean-Francois, Geyoro, Karchaoui, Cascarino, Baltimore, Katoto. England: Hampton; Bronze, Walsh, Greenwood, Williamson, James, Stanway, Mead, Hemp, Carter, Russo.

If England's opening loss to France at Euro 2025 was a cause for concern, coach Sarina Wiegman said being faced with a huge challenge right out of the gate might have been a blessing in disguise for the reigning champions.

The Lionesses have avoided the trickiest half of the draw but still face a potential banana skin if they reach the last four