Lionesses Eye Euro Glory vs Spain in Basel Showdown

ENGLAND are looking to defend their Euro crown as they take on Spain in this Sunday's showpiece final against Spain.

The Lionesses won the tournament on home soil three years ago and have the chance to repeat the feat this weekend in Basel.

8 England have been staying at the luxurious Dolder Grand resort for Euro 2025 Credit: The Dolder Grand

8 It also has a 4,000 m² spa with a large pool and gym Credit: The Dolder Grand

8 It also has 175 stunning rooms Credit: The Dolder Grand

8 The stunning hotel is located in Zurich and boasts stunning views Credit: The Dolder Grand

8 England have made the final of the Euros Credit: Alamy

8 Boss Sarina Wiegman is hoping to mastermind another triumph Credit: Getty

Sarina Wiegman 's side never know when they are beaten, battling from two goals down to defeat Sweden via a dramatic penalty shootout in the quarter-final.

And when on the brink of a semi-final exit to Italy, late goals by Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly made the difference.

After two gruelling 120-minute encounters, the Lionesses have been relaxing at a stunning five-star resort in Zurich that overlooks the city's famous lake and the Alps.

The luxurious Dolder Grand was picked after metercious checks by the FA.

It has 175 luxurious rooms, a 4,000 m² spa with a large pool and gym, and four award-winning restaurants - one of which has two Michelin stars.

Some rooms and packages even offer a butler service.

Meanwhile, all the on the pitch preparation for those late heroics happen at a state-of-the-art complex just down the road.

The Lionesses have been training at Sportanlage Au, a sports complex in the nearby municipality of Opfikon around 10km away.

FA chiefs believe that both venues offered England players the "best environment to maximise their full potential" at the tournament.

A decision was made on the hotel and training complex following a year-long search which saw staff members visit 23 hotels and 24 pitches.

When looking for the perfect base, England have a list of non-negotiables.

Officials demand a place that has elements of privacy but also "a bit of life around it" for a sense of normality.

8 The hotel has four award-winning restaraunts - one of which has two Michelin stars Credit: The Dolder Grand

They also seek for a hotel with "logical flow", meaning players and staff members can get from A to B as efficiently as possible.

Finally, a place with plenty of outdoor space is always prioritised.

On the choice of hotel and training base, Anja van Ginhoven, the senior team general manager of England women, said: "About a year ago, for the first time, I stepped into the door of the Dolder and we could just feel the excitement of the hotel staff.

"One of the first things they said to us – similar to The Lensbury for the last EURO and in Terrigal for the World Cup – they said: ‘we want to be part of this.’

"We also took Sarina out there and a couple of other members of staff – we thought we had found a hotel that ticks all of the boxes that we want. It’s a beautiful place.

"We feel super welcome and very supported. All they want to do is give us a great home away from home in the summer."

8 It is a five-star resort Credit: The Dolder Grand