Wales' defence "unforgivable" as England run riot in Euro 2025 match

Carrie Jones, Gemma Evans and Rhiannon Roberts of Wales react as the VAR review a potential penalty for England, before subsequently awarding one during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group D match between England and Wales at Arena St. Gallen on July 13, 2025 in St Gallen, Switzerland.

Wales conceded early on with a penalty and it unlocked the scoring (Image credit: Getty Images)

Wales' marking in defence was unforgivable against England, says former Wales captain Kath Morgan.

Rhian Wilkinson's side conceded a controversial penalty, with Wales fans arguing it shouldn't have been given, and it unlocked the scoring door.

England raced to a 4-0 lead before half-time and were out of sight as they looked to book a quarter-final spot.

Euro 2025: "Wales are creating their own problems"

Georgia Stanway wins a penalty — Georgia Stanway won a soft penalty against Wales (Image credit: Getty Images)

Wales were hoping to create an upset against their rivals.

But Morgan told BBC Radio Wales that the team were "creating their own problems".

Alessia Russo taking a shot — Alessia Russo scored her first goal of the tournament against Wales (Image credit: Getty Images)

Morgan said: "England have been in second gear at best, Wales are creating their own problems.

"We're watching players run by, England are taking it easy, and they can because it's far too easy.

"If this is the level we are, then this is the level we are.

"But it doesn't matter how old you are it's unforgivable to mark the way we have tonight."

Ella Toone celebrates — Ella Toone slotted a goal against Wales (Image credit: Getty Images)

Stanway's penalty was initially given as a free kick before VAR stepped in and upgraded it to a penalty.

They judged a foul from Carrie Jones on Stanway occurred in the area.

After Stanway slotted from the spot; Ella Toone, Alessia Russo and Lauren Hemp added to the avalanche of scores.

The goals for Russo and Hemp was their first scores of the tournament, while Toone's score was her second goal of the Euros.

Toone's first goal came against the Netherlands last time out.

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Sarah joined the FourFourTwo team in September 2024 in a freelance role. She also writes for The Guardian, BBC and Rugby World where she specialises in women's football and rugby. Sarah has a bachelors degree in English and a master's in newspaper journalism.

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