Which Lionesses Helped Their Euro 2025 Case – And Who Didn’t?

Which Lionesses Helped Their Euro 2025 Case During a Mixed Window

With Euro 2025 fast approaching and England’s opening fixture against France looming on the summer horizon, Sarina Wiegman faces a growing selection puzzle. This month’s double-header against Belgium in the Women’s Nations League offered some answers—but perhaps raised just as many questions.

A thumping 5-0 win at Ashton Gate set the tone, but the mood quickly shifted after a 3-2 defeat in Leuven just days later. These two contrasting performances allowed fringe players to step into the spotlight—and in some cases, out of it.

The competition for places in Switzerland is intense. And while the core of Wiegman’s squad may be pencilled in, injuries to key figures opened the door for fresh faces to make their case. So, who boosted their Euro 2025 hopes? And who may have seen theirs slip away?

Rising Stars: Agyemang’s Debut to Remember

Few players have made a first impression quite like Michelle Agyemang. The 19-year-old striker was scoring for the Under-19s just days before she got her senior England call-up—and she didn’t waste a second of her opportunity.

Thrown into the mix against Belgium, Agyemang needed just a minute to announce herself. She controlled a long pass, turned on a dime, and smashed home a sensational volley to make it 3-2. The goal couldn’t salvage the result, but it might just change her career trajectory.

“I don’t know if I’ve ever seen anyone make as big an impact in a football game,” said Ian Wright on ITV. “That is brilliant, and it has made my night.”

Sarina Wiegman was full of praise but struck a cautious note. “She is an absolute talent and a very good number nine,” she said. “But this is the first time she’s come into the squad. We’ll keep an eye on her.”

With Alessia Russo expected to return before July, Agyemang may not feature in the final Euro 2025 squad, but her name is now firmly in the conversation.

Beever-Jones Finally Gets Her Shot

Another attacker who seized the moment was Chelsea’s Aggie Beever-Jones. With eight goals already in the Women’s Super League this season, her form has demanded attention. This month, Wiegman finally responded.

Beever-Jones netted her first senior England goal as a substitute in the 5-0 rout at Ashton Gate, then earned her first start in the reverse fixture. She played the full 90 minutes in Leuven, showing versatility by switching roles across the front line.

The 21-year-old has been on the periphery for some time, but this international break may have moved her up the pecking order—especially in comparison to Tottenham’s Jess Naz, who failed to feature.

Park’s Consistency Pays Off

In midfield, Jess Park continues to quietly establish herself as a trusted figure. She got on the scoresheet in Bristol and earned a start in Leuven, pushing ahead of senior players like Fran Kirby and Ella Toone.

While England’s midfield was inconsistent across both matches, Park stood out for her work rate and intelligence in possession. Wiegman clearly values her dependability, and if current trends continue, she could well be on the plane to Switzerland.

Who Didn’t Help Their Euro 2025 Case?

Nikita Parris against Belgium

Jess Naz Left in the Cold

It was a tough window for Tottenham forward Jess Naz. She was left out of the original squad and only brought in due to injuries. With the likes of Agyemang, Beever-Jones, and Beth Mead all finding the net, Naz’s omission felt significant.

Naz has struggled for form at Spurs this season and, with England’s attacking depth swelling—Lauren Hemp, Chloe Kelly, Lauren James and Russo are all expected to return—she faces a steep climb to earn her spot.

Nikita Parris: Missed Opportunity

Recalled to the squad in February after two years away, Brighton’s Nikita Parris was handed a golden chance to lead the line in Russo’s absence. But the veteran forward struggled to make an impact.

Parris’ hold-up play drew praise from Wiegman back in February, but against Belgium she failed to implement the press effectively and rarely threatened goal. Subbed off after an hour, it was a performance that did little to reinforce her candidacy.

The door isn’t shut—but it’s no longer wide open.

Le Tissier Still on the Outside Looking In

Aggie Beever-Jones and Michelle Agyemang-Which Lionesses Helped Their Euro 2025 Case During a Mixed Window

Manchester United captain Maya Le Tissier must be wondering what more she needs to do. The centre-back has been a rock at the heart of a United defence that boasts the best record in the WSL, but she remains overlooked by Wiegman.

Even when England’s backline was being sliced apart in Belgium, it was Esme Morgan and Jess Carter who were introduced from the bench. For Le Tissier, it was another international window spent watching from the shadows.

With Millie Bright, Alex Greenwood and Leah Williamson all set to return, her hopes of a Euro 2025 call-up are fading, unless something dramatically shifts.

Time Is Ticking for Euro 2025 Hopefuls

The double-header against Belgium offered up a microcosm of what Wiegman faces ahead of this summer: a wealth of talent, flashes of brilliance, and an evolving depth chart.

Agyemang and Beever-Jones showed they belong in the conversation. Park continued to build her reputation. But for Naz, Parris, and Le Tissier, the path to Switzerland looks less certain.

There is still time to impress—club form will weigh heavily between now and July—but the clock is ticking. England’s Euro 2025 ambitions hinge not just on the return of key players, but on Wiegman getting her selections right.

And this past week in Belgium might just have tilted the scales for some, while tipping others out of contention.