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Man United Women's trio crowned European champions
Manchester United trio Ella Toone, Grace Clinton and Maya Le Tissier are champions of Europe. England completed a storybook victory over Spain with their second penalty shootout victory of the tournament. The Lionesses drew the match 1-1 and after extra-time, beat the World champions 3-1 on penalties to win their second consecutive Women's Euros. Former Red Devils played major role Former Red Devils also played an important role as Spain's Ona Battle, who used to play for United, provided the cross for the Spaniards' opening goal. Fellow former United striker, Alessia Russo also headed in England's equaliser in normal time. Ella Toone wins second Euros Toone scored a goal in the final of Euro 2022 and despite having a more significant role last time out, she did play her part. She completed 87% of her passes during her 87 minutes on the pitch, before being replaced by Bethany Mead. Toone also had one successful dribble attempt and had one effort on goal that was blocked. She also had one key pass during the game and made one clearance and interception. Toone finished the tournament with two goals and two assists and started in five consecutive matches after missing out in the opening match. Grace Clinton had much less time on the pitch during the tournament but she did provide a 5 minute cameo in the final, as she entered the field of play after 115 minutes. She did get some time on the pitch in five of England's six games, including all three knockout matches. Maya Le Tissier failed to see a minute of action but being around a winning squad will do her the world of good. United's 23-year-old captain will undoubtedly play her part for England in many major tournaments to come. Manchester United Women's X sent a congratulatory message to the United trio. In addition, the male team posted a photo on X of some of the squad watching the final whilst on pre-season tour of the United States. Whilst the trio will go and enjoy a well-earned holiday, United Women will be back in action soon in pre-season. They have four matches in August including an opening fixture against Aston Villa this coming Sunday. There are also exciting games against Liverpool, Real Betis and Manchester City on the horizon before the Women's Super league begins in September. Featured image Matthias Hangst via Getty Images Follow us on Bluesky: @
The Guardian
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Women's Euro 2025: England v Netherlands, France v Wales buildup, news and more
Update: Date: 2025-07-09T10:21:33.000Z Title: You wonder how many changes Sarina Wiegman will make to her England side tonight. Content: All the latest from Switzerland on a pivotal day Player guide | David Squires' wallchart | Mail Dominic Dominic Booth (now), Emillia Hawkins and Will Unwin (later) Wed 9 Jul 2025 12.21 CEST First published on Wed 9 Jul 2025 09.25 CEST 12.21pm CEST 12:21 There was some bafflement after Grace Clinton was left out of the midfield against France, with Georgia Stanway preferred despite having played very little football in recent months. Will Wiegman also be tempted to throw one of her exciting young forward, Michelle Agyemang or Aggie Beever-Jones, in from the start? There's also the Lauren James dilemma. She produced some promising moments in the France game, but her inclusion means a different structure to the Lionesses side. Lots of questions for Wiegman to answer. 11.59am CEST 11:59 It's 11am, so here are some of the best non-Euro 2025 football reads on the website right now: 11.49am CEST 11:49 Are Sweden one of the teams to watch out for in this tournament? With a minimum of fuss, they've won both their opening games without conceding a goal. And they were totally untroubled in last night's win over Poland, with all three goals coming via headers and Stina Blackstenius in ominous form. 11.38am CEST 11:38 Words from the England camp now, and striker Alessia Russo says there is a determination in the Lionesses squad to put things right after a disappointing opening defeat to France. When you have a disappointing result in football, all you want to do is get back out on the pitch and play again, so luckily with tournaments it comes round a bit quicker than normal. Four days is plenty for us to want to be back out on that pitch. We've had a few great days of training and getting back to it as a team, so yeah, I think everyone is ready and looking forward to [the game]. 11.23am CEST 11:23 Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema is ready to put aside her relationship with former Arsenal teammate Beth Mead when her side face England tonight. Now at Manchester City, Miedema has been in a relationship with Mead for the past three years, but she'll be trying to knock Mead and the Lionesses out of the tournament come 5pm tonight. If it's not a nice moment for Beth, it's not a problem for me. For once we will not be friends. I will do everything I can to win tomorrow. If I have to do something that is not good for Beth, then I will do it. I don't think she'll speak to me for a bit [if we win] but it's tough. I also have some of my best friends on that [England] team. It's part of football. It's part of the game. I've probably been on the other end of it [more]. I'll be happy for us if we get through. We both know what we're going through. It's a very important tournament. Our golden rule is we do not discuss anything [pre-match]. I don't know whether she'll be starting tomorrow or whether she'll be on the bench. As a Dutch player I will do everything possible to win the game. 11.08am CEST 11:08 I'm afraid no summer of football can be dominated by an international tournament alone. Transfer tittle tattle now exists and is unlikely to ever go away. So here's your daily dose of rumours in the men's game. Ferran Torres to Aston Villa? If you say so. 11.04am CEST 11:04 Dutch midfielder Sherida Spitse made her Netherlands debut against England in back in 2006 as a 16-year-old and now, at 35, is still going strong as Europe's top international appearance maker in the women's game. She's no longer a regular starter but could add to her 245 caps (yes, really!) this evening, having been used in defence in recent times by her country. 'Her influence on the team is being a leader outside the pitch, but also on the pitch being able to lead the team, to coach the team,' Netherlands head coach Andries Jonker told BBC Sport. 'She is in great shape and as fit as the youngsters. This year, she has convinced everybody and nobody has any doubt about her position in the squad. It's a victory for her. 'She likes to laugh, to make fun, but on the other hand is also emotional, open, wears her heart on her sleeve, says what she feels or sees. Not the best player in the world, but she is a really special player.' 10.50am CEST 10:50 The prematch sparring between the English and Dutch press has begun in earnest. England v Netherlands media match underway… 10.39am CEST 10:39 Eesh … as this week's The Knowledge tells us, England are in serious danger become the first defending champions to go out at the group stage of the Women's World Cup, Women's Euros or the Copa América Femenina. Avert your eyes, Lionesses. 10.27am CEST 10:27 Draws for England and Wales this evening would leave both teams in a perilous position in Group D, stranded on a point apiece with the Netherlands and France each on four points in that scenario. That would leave both nations in with a chance of qualifying, with whoever winning the final group fixture between the Lionesses and the Dragons only going through if there was a winner between France and the Netherlands. Even so, England for example, would need France to win that game because they cannot surpass Les Bleus on head-to-head record having lost to them. Head-to-head is the first tiebreaker for teams level on points in the group stage; then goal difference, then goals scored. 10.21am CEST 10:21 While we're on the subject of Wales, Louise Taylor has been in their camp in St Gallen and has written about a team who aren't quite ready to end their first major tournament adventure. Can they spring a surprise against France to blow Group D wide open? Their players and coaches certainly think so. 10.04am CEST 10:04 Wales players were recovering from shock at their hotel in north‑east Switzerland on Tuesday night after their team bus was involved in an accident with a car en route to a planned training session in St Gallen. Here's the full story: 9.54am CEST 09:54 Listen to the latest episode of Women's Football Weekly here. Perfect for your morning commute. 9.41am CEST 09:41 More from that game – which was Germany's seventh successive win in the Women's Euros group stages, conceding just two goals across those matches. Christian Wück's side were denied twice by VAR early in the game, with the technology facing criticism for how long it took to reach those decisions. A Klara Buhl goal was chalked off and a penalty claim overturned as the Danish infringement was outside the box. Wück said: 'I don't know if the decisions are right or wrong but the football system has to work out how to speed that up.' 9.33am CEST 09:33 There was some concern in Germany's win over Denmark surrounding Danish midfielder Emma Snerle who was lying on the ground during the scoring of the second German goal. Having taken a ball to the face from a teammate's clearance, Snerle was clearly in a dazed and distressed state – and was later helped off the pitch – but the referee Catarina Ferreira Campos failed to blow her whistle as Lea Schüller put the ball in the net. 'We need to make the rules clear,' Denmark manager Andrée Jeglertz said of the incident. 'If we have a player that has a serious head injury you need to blow the whistle and take responsibility as a referee. 'I don't understand why she doesn't stop the game. There was a similar incident in the first half when the referee didn't stop the game for a head injury and I question those decisions.' 9.25am CEST 09:25 It's a big day at Euro 2025, one that could see the home nations' chances obliterated or, conversely, boosted with Group D coming to life. For clarity, England play the Netherlands at 5pm (BST) with Wales meeting France at 8pm and there is little room for mistake or manoeuvre after both the Lionesses and the Dragons lost their openers. What about last night? Well, Germany and Sweden took full control of Group C, the former coming from behind to secure a win over Denmark that wasn't without controversy, while Sweden sealed a stylish 3-0 triumph over a poor Poland side. That's Group C wrapped up, with Germany and Sweden simply competing for top spot when they play each other in the final round of group fixtures. Let's get into the reaction from Tuesday's games, the breaking news and the buildup to tonight's fare. I do hope you'll stick with us throughout the day – it's arguably the biggest day of the tournament so far.
BBC News
06-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'No regrets' for Wiegman - but who starts v Netherlands? Pick your XI
England manager Sarina Wiegman said she had "no regrets" with her starting 4-2-3-1 formation in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against France in their Euro 2025 has some big decisions to make as the Lionesses return to action against the Netherlands on Wednesday (17:00 BST), when they will need a much-improved performance to make their mark on Group D."I don't know yet," Wiegman said when asked if she will change formation against her former side."I make a lot of considerations before I make a starting line-up. Sometimes things go well, sometimes it doesn't go well - but I don't have regrets. We try to turn every stone before we make the line-up."Who should start for the Lionesses in what Beth Mead and Grace Clinton described as a "must-win" game on Wednesday? BBC Sport picks out some of the key decisions facing Wiegman - and you can choose the XI you want to start in Zurich below. Clamour for Clinton to start? Toone instead of James? England were overloaded in midfield with Georgia Stanway and Keira Walsh unable to contain wave after wave of France Clinton's introduction in the 77th minute, replacing Stanway, gave the Lionesses a different look in the middle of the park with the Manchester United midfielder providing some much-needed James started for England against France, as she continues her return from a hamstring injury sustained in April, and she played in the number 10 role before going off on the hour her free role sometimes left England exposed in midfield and they looked more secure when Ella Toone replaced her."If I was picking the team I definitely would have had Clinton in from the start," former England midfielder Izzy Christiansen told BBC Radio 5 Live."We know the talent of Lauren James but I'd have had it the other way. Start Clinton, bring James on to make an impact."Another position to consider is left-back, where Jess Carter was exposed numerous times by France's attackers before Niamh Charles replaced her for the final 30 could provide a better option to deal with the pace of Netherlands forward Lineth Beerensteyn as well as captain Vivianne Miedema, both key attacking Leah Williamson said there are "different places available and different opposition", but should Wiegman stick or twist?Look at the squad list below and pick the XI you want to start in Zurich.
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
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- Daily Mail
England captain Leah Williamson insists Lionesses are eyeing a new challenge in Euros title defence... with France skipper Griedge Mbock ruled out ahead of huge opening clash
England captain Leah Williamson says the Lionesses are embracing a new challenge as they aim to win the Euros on foreign soil. Williamson and Co kick off their highly anticipated title defence against France on Saturday night. When asked whether the squad sees this tournament as a chance to break new ground, the skipper emphasised the team's forward-looking mindset. 'It's new territory and you explained it very well – not necessarily looking at it as a defence but a new challenge and an opportunity to do something new,' she said. 'We take any challenge that comes our way but it's more about focusing on the day-to-day and that's always the dream.' The squad features seven players making their debut at a major tournament, including rising stars Grace Clinton, Jess Park, and wildcard selection Michelle Agyemang. Williamson spoke about how the team's senior players are guiding them through the experience. She said: 'I think the game has changed a lot since the experienced members of the team played their first tournament – the whole landscape of women's football (has changed) – so we have to take into account those things when we speak to them. Their opening game comes against a French side missing injured captain Griedge Mbock 'But I think it's giving them as much freedom to enjoy the experience but know that they're ready to perform and sort of make their mark on the pitch and just trying to find that balance. 'I would never want anybody to come and be so anxious it consumed them, but at the same time we're here, it's different. There's lots of shiny things when you come to a tournament and lots of experiences to be had, but ultimately the main focus is on the pitch. 'And I think based off of training, and I'm sure Sarina agrees, everybody's focus is football first, which has been great. 'I think sometimes, players that have never been to a tournament – this was probably me when I went to my first one – you have to keep them in line a little bit because they get a bit distracted. But there's no fear of that with these guys.' As for the opposition, France's centre-back and captain Griedge Mbock has been ruled out of Saturday night's game due to a calf injury. England's match against France kicks off at 8pm and will be broadcast live on ITV.
Fashion Network
04-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Moda Management Global links with REPT to secure fashion deals for top female footballers
As the Women's European championship come into full focus in Switzerland this week, international fashion-linked agency Moda Management Global has formed a strategic partnership with REPT, the sports management agency representing some of the world's top female footballers. Using its expertise in the fashion industry, Moda will be working alongside REPT to secure fashion partnerships for its roster of soccer talent including Grace Clinton, Celin Bizet, Lauren James, Keira Walsh and Alex Greenwood. To support the new phase of growth, Moda has also appointed Alice O'Connor as head of Communications & PR. She joins with a decade of experience in the fashion industry including global communications roles at Burberry and Alexander McQueen. O'Connor joins the team alongside Florence Huntington-Whiteley, who became Moda's 'client connector' in March. Moda Management founders Faye Browne & Lauren Clinton said: 'This is a really exciting time for [us]. Working alongside REPT [we can] capitalise on the huge opportunity between women's football and fashion, and welcome two new members, Florence and Alice to our growing team.' Sam Stapleton, founder & CEO of REPT, added: 'We pride ourselves on providing the best service to our athletes. As the women's game continues to evolve at pace, the crossover between football and fashion has probably never been more important.'
