The England Lionesses delivered a commanding performance in their final home friendly before the UEFA Women's EURO 2025, dismantling Jamaica's Reggae Girlz with a resounding 7-0 victory at the King Power Stadium on Sunday. A brace from Ella Toone and goals from five other players underscored a dominant display that will send Sarina Wiegman's side to the upcoming tournament in Switzerland with a significant confidence boost.
The Lionesses were on the front foot from the outset, and their early pressure paid dividends when Manchester United's Ella Toone opened the scoring in the 10th minute. The rout continued with further first-half goals from Lucy Bronze and a second from Toone just before the break.
England refused to relent in the second half, with Georgia Stanway, Alessia Russo, and a late strike from Beth Mead adding to Jamaica's misery. An own goal further compounded the visitors' difficult evening.
The match served as a crucial final preparation for the Lionesses as they aim to defend their European crown. Manager Sarina Wiegman was able to test the depth of her squad, with several players making strong cases for a starting berth in the tournament opener.
Speaking ahead of the match, Wiegman emphasized the importance of this final test, stating, "We're really excited to play the last game before we go into the tournament. You just want to get good connections out of the team and show the level we have at the moment." Her squad certainly delivered on that objective.
Jamaica, who were without several key players including star striker Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw due to injury, struggled to contain the relentless English attack. Despite their spirited effort, the gulf in class was evident throughout the contest.
The emphatic victory provides the perfect send-off for the Lionesses, who will now travel to Switzerland for the UEFA Women's EURO 2025. Their title defense will begin with a highly anticipated clash against France. The dominant performance against Jamaica will undoubtedly fuel optimism among England supporters that their team is well-equipped for another successful tournament run.
