How England should line-up for final Euro 2025 group-stage clash vs Wales: Sarina Wiegman has found a winning formula – there's no need for Lionesses to make changes

The reigning European champions were perfect in their thrashing of the Netherlands and the same XI can book a quarter-final ticket

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After a rollercoaster of a start to their European Championship title defence, England know exactly what they need on Sunday to make it through to the knockout rounds: The Lionesses will face neighbours Wales in their final group stage encounter, with a win enough to book their quarter-final ticket.

Some might underestimate the Dragons, the lowest-ranked nation at Euro 2025, especially given they are yet to get a point on the board after 3-0 and 4-1 defeats to the Netherlands and France, respectively. Some might see this game as one in which England could rest a few key starters, particularly given the squad depth available.

But after flirting with a very premature elimination off the back of a 2-1 loss to Les Bleues in their opener, the Lionesses are unlikely to take anything for granted, with a tough task in store regardless of what the rankings might suggest. How will Sarina Wiegman approach it? GOAL takes a look at how her side should line up in St. Gallen…

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  GK: Hannah Hampton

  Hampton had little to do in terms of making saves when England beat the Netherlands on Wednesday and yet, she still managed to emerge from that win as one of the Lionesses' most impressive players thanks to her incredible distribution. Her pass to Russo for the opener was otherworldly, underlining just why the 24-year-old was able to usurp Mary Earps in the No.1 role.

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  RB: Lucy Bronze

  Bronze had a tough time against club-mate Sandy Baltimore in England's defeat to France but she was much more solid in the thrashing of the Netherlands, rarely troubled throughout the 4-0 rout. The veteran full-back covered her area of the park well from a defensive standpoint and was able to get forward and contribute too, with there to be a lot of emphasis on the latter against a Wales team that will allow England to dominate possession.

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  CB: Leah Williamson

  After starting with a couple of shaky moments, Williamson looked much more assured and like herself last time out, having struggled plenty against France. The captain's quality in possession will be especially important as England come up against Wales, who are likely to sit deep and force the Lionesses to break them down with creativity. Williamson can break lines with her passing range and driving runs forward to help with that task.

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  CB: Jess Carter

  After being exposed for her lack of pace at left-back, and lack of natural understanding of the position as someone who plays consistently at centre-back at club level, Carter was moved to a role that suited her and the whole team much more against the Netherlands – and she should stay there. The 27-year-old covered brilliantly to ensure the Dutch had no joy in attack and proved that she is not a weak link in this team at all, but rather an asset.