Leah Williamson sends four-word Lionesses message before England vs Spain Euros final

Leah Williamson has insisted the current Lionesses squad are determined not to be a ‘flash in the pan’ as they aim to defend their European Championship crown against Spain on Sunday.

England will head to Basel for their third consecutive major tournament final to face the world champions, who are chasing their first Euros success.

While the Lionesses were on the losing side in the World Cup final against Spain in 2023, Williamson hopes their legacy can be the consistency with which they compete at the top level.

“The landscape keeps changing and we’re trying to change with it,” said the England captain.

“That’s a really hard thing to do and the investment and the quality of the game in England is continuing to rise.

“You don’t want to just be a flash in the pan and a memory. When we spoke prior to 2022, we said it was the start of something and we’re still trying to play our role in that.

“So being here and being on this stage, we know how powerful that is. I hope it just continues and continues to grow and the respect for the women’s game and women in general, we can try our best to continue to elevate that.”

History follows the Lionesses everywhere they go with new records seemingly achievable at every turn.

Having overcome Sweden and Italy in nail-biting encounters during the knockout stages, they have now earned the write to compete for England’s first major tournament trophy on foreign soil.

And while the memories of 2022 cannot be replicated, the prospect of such an achievement at St. Jakob Park presents its own special meaning for Williamson.

“Being away from home is special in a different way. You represent your country somewhere else and the weight of that is important to consider because it adds a little