**”Not Good Enough” – Leah Williamson Delivers Blunt Verdict After Euro 2025 Loss to France**
England captain **Leah Williamson** did not mince words following the Lionesses’ 2-1 defeat to **France** in their crucial **UEFA Women’s Euro 2025** group-stage clash, calling the performance *“not good enough”* as pressure mounts ahead of a must-win final group game.
The match, held in Lyon, saw England struggle to find their rhythm against a sharp and physical French side. Despite an early equalizer from **Lauren Hemp** that briefly leveled the score, France’s dominance in midfield and superior finishing sealed the win, leaving England’s hopes of progression hanging by a thread.
Speaking to the media after the final whistle, Williamson was visibly frustrated. *“We can’t afford to play like that,”* she said. *“It’s not good enough — from any of us. The standard has to be higher if we want to go all the way. France punished our mistakes, and we didn’t respond well enough.”*
England, the reigning Euro 2022 champions, now face a **must-win final group match against Sweden**, who currently sit level on points but ahead on goal difference. Anything less than a victory could see the Lionesses crash out in the group stage — a shock exit for a squad brimming with talent and expectation.
Head coach **Sarina Wiegman** echoed Williamson’s sentiments, acknowledging the team’s flat performance and calling for a reset before the next match. *“We’ve got one more chance. We need to fight, regroup, and play with the belief that brought us success in the past.”*
With the weight of the nation and the legacy of their 2022 triumph looming large, the Lionesses head into their final group fixture knowing the stakes: win, or go home. And according to Williamson, only a top-level response will do.
