Substitute Chloe Kelly converted the decisive penalty as England produced another impressive shoot-out comeback to retain their title and beat reigning world champions Spain 3-1 in the Euro 2025 final.
The Lionesses have come back twice to reach the final in Basel and take revenge on the team that beat them at the 2023 World Cup in Sydney.
Mariona Caldentey gave England the goal they needed when she opened the scoring in the 25th minute, but her Arsenal team-mate Alessia Russo equalised with a header from Kelly's cross early in the second half.
Hannah Hampton made two impressive saves in the shootout before Kelly, who turned the tide in extra time at Wembley three years ago, scored another decisive goal after Salma Paralluelo's miss.
Lauren James was deemed fit enough to start after leaving the pitch at half-time of England's semi-final against Italy with an ankle problem, with Jess Carter returning to defence in place of Esme Morgan.
Lucy Bronze overtook Jill Scott to become the Lionesses' all-time major tournament appearance holder with her 36th appearance (and start).
England had an early chance to take the lead when Russo, coming on from the right, forced Katu Coll into a save and James was unable to hit the ball when the rebound came back to her.
A powerful block from England goalkeeper Hampton prevented Esther Gonzalez from sending a second shot wide and then Spain almost gifted England a golden opportunity just before the 20th minute.
Laia Aleixandri made a mistake on Coll's pass, allowing Lauren Hemp to intercept the ball and test the Spanish goalkeeper, who stuck out a leg to avoid Aleixandri's shot.
Spain's patience in England's half was rewarded when Caldentey finally put the ball in the net. The scoring was opened by Aitana Bonmati, who won a challenge from Georgia Stanway near the touchline.
The second Ballon d'Or winner then found a calm Athenea del Castillo, who had started in place of Claudia Pina, and passed the ball to Ona Batlle, whose precise pass allowed Caldentei to fire a powerful header into the top right of the goal.
Spain were already ahead by the 41st minute when James, bruised, was replaced by Kelly, who immediately stepped in with a wide shot.
Hampton denied Bonmati a goal, then Caldentey and then Russo, between Spain's two centre-backs, equalised with another superb cross from Kelly on 57 minutes.
Kelly then nearly opened the scoring with just over 20 minutes remaining, forcing Coll into a fingertip save.
Russo's night was over more than two minutes later, replaced by 19-year-old rising star Michelle Agyemang, while Hampton needed a spectacular reaction to deny Claudia Pina a goal two minutes after the Spaniard's introduction in the 71st minute.
Carter's powerful block prevented Paralluelo from shooting over the bar, and neither team was able to turn the tide of the game through 30 minutes.
Spain had more chances to score, first through Pina's curling strike, and then Paralluelo's attempt to score a clever winner late in the first 15 minutes of extra time was missed.
England defended resolutely against further waves of Spanish attacks but their own strength was not up to the task as they tried to avoid another shootout. Their hopes were kept alive by two more saves from Hampton before Vicky Lopez fired over the bar.
Call won Kelly's corner with just under five minutes remaining in extra time
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