A “proper” England performance saw the Lionesses get the defense of their Women’s European Championship title firmly back on track with a 4-0 win over the Netherlands on Wednesday, thanks to a Lauren James double.

Lauren James made sure England avoided a major scare at Women's Euro 2025 with a brace in Wednesday's 4-0 thumping of the Netherlands which kick-started the Lionesses' title defence.And the Dutch are reeling from their worst ever defeat at a major tournament having never previously lost a match by more than one goal at a Euros.

Lauren James struck twice as holders England bounced back from losing to France with a stunning 4-0 defeat of the Netherlands.

BBC Sport's Fara Williams, Rachel Corsie and Nedum Onuoha look at how Sarina Wiegman got the best out of Lauren James in England's 4-0 win against the Netherlands.

Follow live reaction to England’s morale-boosting 4-0 victory over the Netherlands, with Lauren James scoring twice

Lauren James scored giving England a 1-0 lead over the Netherlands. 11 HOURS AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:14

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