The performance was much-needed, as a loss would have left their campaign on a knife-edge, relying on results elsewhere.
Going into the competition, the England camp was hit by a series of blows as three senior players pulled out for differing reasons.
England will play Wales in their third and final group game on Sunday, 13 July.
Image: Ella Toone celebrates scoring England’s fourth goal with Alessia Russo, Georgia Stanway and Alex Greenwood.
Pic: Reuters
Speaking to the BBC after the game, James said: “I enjoyed it a lot, the goals say it all.
“We bounced back from the previous game and showed we were more than capable [of] showing the world what we can do.”
Fellow goal scorer Stanway said: “I’ve always said, and said the other day, this is about showing who we are. We fought from the very first minute to the very last.”
Wiegman, who has also led her native Netherlands to Euros glory, also speaking to the broadcaster, lauded her team’s response after losing against France.
“We’re absolutely not there yet, but this is an incredible response,” she added.
Sir Keir Starmer, an Arsenal fan, also celebrated the win.
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