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Sweet moment Michelle Agyemang's former club reacts to England's Euro 2025 joy
Crowds gathered at England star Michelle Agyemang 's former club, Brandon Groves Community Club in Essex, to watch the Lionesses ' penalties secure their victory against Spain in the Euro 2025 final on Sunday, 27 July. The 19-year-old was named young player of the tournament, and the Prince of Wales was among those to heap praise on the striker during the presentation ceremony. Agyemang, who has risen to stardom just four years on from her days as a ball girl, said of England's Euro 2025 journey: "It's so hard coming from a loss in the first game to now, but everything happens for a reason and now we're European champions."
The Independent
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- The Independent
England hero Lucy Bronze reveals she played entire Euro 2025 with fractured tibia
England defender Lucy Bronze revealed she played through the entirety of Euro 2025 with a fractured tibia after becoming a two-time European champion with the Lionesses. Bronze, 33, is the oldest member of England's squad and started all six games during the tournament, including their dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Spain in the final. Bronze also defied injury to play a key part in England's quarter-final comeback over Sweden. The right back was eventually forced off with a knee injury during extra time of the final and could not walk on the pitch during England's celebrations in Basel, requiring a piggyback from goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse when the Lionesses ran towards their fans. 'I've played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia but nobody knew and I've hurt my knee today,' Bronze told the BBC moments after the final whistle. 'Which is why the girls gave me a lot of love after the Sweden game. 'It's very painful but I'm going to party. We never lost belief in ourselves. There was a lot of noise on the outside but we stuck together. To go to extra time back to back to back is incredible. We give each other energy and what we've done today is incredible.' England's players have praised Bronze's grit and determination throughout Euro 2025, with manager Sarina Wiegman saying the defender was 'one of a kind' following the quarter-final win over Sweden. England defeated world champions Spain to avenge their World Cup final defeat to the same opposition in 2023, a result that makes the Lionesses the first England team to win a major tournament on foreign soil. 'I don't think we were thinking too much about the World Cup (final defeat),' Bronze said. ' It always goes that they win, then we win, then they win so it was our turn today. 'To win on penalties is an amazing feeling but to lose on penalties is the worst feeling. They're great players, they've achieved a lot. It wasn't meant for them today, it was meant for England. We've shown resilience and fight.'
The Independent
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King urges Lionesses to target World Cup glory after ‘great pride' of Euros win
The King has congratulated England on retaining their Women's European Championship crown, saying it is a source of 'great pride' for the country. England beat world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties in the Euro 2025 final in Basel after a 1-1 draw to defend the title they won three years ago. Writing a message entitled 'Congratulations England' on the The Royal Family X account, Charles said: 'This brings you, your manager and all your support team my most heartfelt congratulations on winning the Euros 2025. 'For more years than I care to remember, England fans have sung that famous chant 'football's coming home'. 'As you return home with the trophy you won at Wembley three years ago, it is a source of great pride that, through sporting skill and awesome teamwork, the Lionesses have made those words ring true. For this, you have my whole family's warmest appreciation and admiration. 'More than that, though, you have shown through your example over past weeks that there are no setbacks so tough that defeat cannot be transformed into victory, even as the final whistle looms. 'Well done, Lionesses. The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can!' The Prince of Wales was spotted in the stands applauding and celebrating with those around him – including his daughter Princess Charlotte. William was among those to heap praise on striker Michelle Agyemang, who was named young player of the tournament. As the presentation ceremony took place, William exchanged words with Agyemang, appearing to say, 'Well played, fantastic, well done'. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also offered his congratulations after England's victory in Switzerland. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said: 'Champions! Congratulations @Lionesses – what a team. What a game. What drama. 'You dug deep when it mattered most and you've made the nation proud. History makers.' Lisa Nandy, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, said: 'What an absolutely extraordinary achievement by our Lionesses – once again they have made history and united the country with pride and joy. 'The Lionesses have not just won a tournament – they have inspired millions with their skill, determination and heart. Huge congratulations to Sarina Wiegman, her brilliant squad, and everyone who has supported them on this incredible journey.' Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham paid tribute to the Lionesses' creating English football history and said a victory parade in London on Tuesday would 'give England fans an opportunity to celebrate with the players'. He said: 'Our history-making Lionesses are champions of Europe for the second successive time, and have become the first England Senior team in history to win a tournament overseas. 'We are so proud of all of the players, Sarina and the support team who have all been part of this incredible achievement. 'They have all worked unbelievably hard and we know the nation shares our pride. The victory celebration in London on Tuesday will give England fans an opportunity to celebrate with the players, and be part of history. 'We've had amazing support from our fans both in Switzerland and at home throughout the tournament, and we look forward to celebrating together and creating some lifelong memories.'
