But after reaching the World Cup final in Sydney in 2023 and falling just short, Sarina Wiegman's side have already turned their focus to the next challenge - qualification for the 2027 tournament in Brazil. England, along with the rest of Europe, will discover their road to South America on Tuesday November 4, when the draw for Women's World Cup qualifiers for UEFA teams is made.
We're not going to think too much of the European Championship quarter-finals. It is, however, hard to believe that Wuck and his team will not be looking to that Euro 2025 last-eight game for both motivation and inspiration. That match in Basel was memorable a 10-player Germany coming from behind to beat their old rivals on penalties in a game they arguably should never have won but which showed them much about their character.