England hammer Wales to cruise into Euro 2025 quarter-finals

Wales bowed out of the competition in St Gallen.

Alessia Russo, right, scored in England’s win (Nick Potts/PA)

Alessia Russo opened her Euro 2025 account for England as the defending champions cruised into the quarter-finals with a 6-1 victory over tournament newcomers Wales, who bowed out of the competition in St Gallen.

Georgia Stanway opened the scoring with a 13th-minute penalty before Ella Toone, handed her second start in Switzerland, doubled the scoring in the 21st minute, and also contributed two assists.