England Squad Lineup Against Netherlands: Lauren James Makes Start, Beth Mead Sidelined

England Face Crucial Euro 2025 Match Against Netherlands

Sarina Wiegman, the coach of the English women's football team, has announced the starting XI for their crucial Euro 2025 Group D match against the Netherlands. The match, to be held at an undisclosed location, is a pivotal one for England's title defence, as they look to bounce back from their opening match defeat against France.

In the starting lineup for England is goalkeeper Mary Earps, along with Lucy Bronze, Leah Williamson, Millie Bright, and Alex Greenwood in defence. Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway form the midfield pairing, with Lauren James, Ella Toone, and Bethany Hemp in attacking positions. The striker roles are filled by Alessia Russo and Ellen White, with Rachel Daly providing support from the bench. Notably, James has been shifted to the wing for this match, having not started a game since April due to a hamstring problem. Michelle Agyemang and Beth Mead, who were key players in England's previous matches, find themselves on the bench for this crucial encounter.

On the other side, Andries Jonker, the coach of the Netherlands team, has made one change to his squad from their previous match. The Netherlands' starting XI includes goalkeeper Lize Kraayenhof, along with Anouk Dekker, Stefanie van der Gragt, Marjolijn van den Bighelaar, and Merel van Dongen in defence. Jill Roord and Jackie Groenen form the midfield pairing, with Danielle van de Donk, Chasity Grant, and Lieke Martens in attacking positions. Vivianne Miedema and Lineth Beerensteyn are the strikers, with a strong bench including Desiree van Lunteren, Sherida Spitse, and Van de Donk, who was dropped from the starting XI.

England's loss in their opening match against France has put them in a precarious position. If they were to lose to the Netherlands and France were to beat Wales, England would be out of the major tournament. The Netherlands, on the other hand, are looking to build on their strong start to the tournament and secure a place in the knockout stages.

This promises to be an exciting match, with both teams determined to secure a valuable three points. The clash between England and the Netherlands is set to take place in the coming days, and football fans around the world are eagerly awaiting this highly anticipated encounter.