There are more than 200 local authority areas in the country where heatwave conditions have started today, as scorching temperatures return.

After a disappointing loss in their first Euros group game, Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses came back in impressive fashion against her native Netherlands. Meanwhile, Wales lost 4-1 to France, leaving them on the brink of exiting the tournament.

Wales players will face more intense conditions on Saturday when the roof of Noevir Stadium in Kobe will be shut.

According to the Met Office, temperatures are expected to reach 27-29C widely across England and Wales on Thursday afternoon, with isolated spots in the West Country and London area potentially seeing highs of 31C.

England head coach Sarina Wiegman praised her side’s ability to bounce back as the Lionesses triumphed over the Netherlands 4-0 in Zurich. The Lionesses were back to their very best in their second game of Euro 2025,

Group D at Euro 2025 includes England, France, the Netherlands and Wales and has been called the "toughest group of all".

Follow live reaction to England’s morale-boosting 4-0 victory over the Netherlands, with Lauren James scoring twice