Defending champions England to face debutants Wales in Euro 2025 group stage

Defending champions England have been pitched into a Euro 2025 Battle of Britain with debutants Wales in an intriguing draw.

The Lionesses, who will also face head coach Sarina Wiegman’s native country the Netherlands in Group D, were paired with Rhian Wilkinson’s side, who will be playing at the finals of a major tournament for the first time after their play-off victory over the Republic of Ireland.

Wales will be the lowest-ranked team in Switzerland next summer at 30, some 26 places behind their neighbours...