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England and Wales prepare for Euro 2025 battle
England v Wales at Euro 2025 Venue: Arena St Gallen Date: Sunday 13 July, 20:00 BST Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Sounds, and follow text updates on BBC Sport website and app A place in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals is up for grabs when defending champions England and tournament debutants Wales go head-to-head. It is their final match in Group D, and England will be heavy favourites when the two meet in St Gallen, Switzerland, at 20:00 BST on Sunday. England, 25 places higher than Wales in the world rankings, know victory will ensure their progression to the knockout stages. Wales hope to inflict an upset, but only victory by a large scoreline would give them a chance of reaching the last eight. Euro 2025 fixtures and group standings Who needs what to qualify for Euro 2025 knockouts? Euro 2025 TV & BBC radio schedule 'It's now the most important game' Fans have been flooding into St Gallen ready for the match-up between the two home nations, with plenty of talk in the build-up about their historic sporting rivalry. However, England defender Alex Greenwood said it would be just a "normal" game for her and she is not focused on the rivalry. "Personally, it's another game. It's now the most important game we want to play," said Greenwood. "That's how I look at it and that's how I treat it. For the fans and everyone around it I think it's brilliant. "The atmosphere is going to be great and something we can all look forward to. But from a personal perspective, it's another really important game." England too strong for Wales? Brown-Finnis' Euros predictions - final group games The 'proper English' mantra & how it's lifting Lionesses What's next if England reach Euro 2025 knockouts? The Lionesses got off to a disappointing start in Switzerland with a 2-1 defeat by France, but bounced back to beat the Netherlands 4-0 on Wednesday. That win revived their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals and put their fate back in their own hands. The talk from the Welsh camp suggested all the pressure lies with England as a result - but that didn't seem to faze manager Sarina Wiegman. Asked if Wales were trying to play mind games, she said: "Maybe, I don't know. But we have our own preparations and we know also what's on the line. "We will try to do everything to win the game because we want to get through. There's always pressure on England but we have that from expectations. "I learned a little bit about the history and the rivalry. But again we focus on what we have to do and how we want to play, and find a way to win." 'Pressure all on England' Wales captain Angharad James and manager Rhian Wilkinson believe all the pressure will be on England in St Gallen. James said her side would love to spring an upset and knock the reigning champions out of Euro 2025. As unlikely as a victory by a four-goal margin is, Wales would still relish a first win against a top 10-ranked nation, especially with England being their biggest footballing rivals. "It's a rivalry match and one everyone wants to play in," she told BBC Sport Wales. "The pressure is all on England. They have to perform. We believe we can upset a very top team. We are ready for the fight. "As a Welsh woman, do you want to knock England out? Of course you do. It's in our blood and in our DNA. The rivalry has always been there." Kelly replaces injured Soper in Wales Euro 2025 squad Wales excited for 'biggest rivalry' as they get set for England Josie Green column: We want to show the world what Wales is all about Wilkinson compared the rivalry with England to the one she has known during her career as a Canadian international when playing against the United States, but said England should write off Wales at their peril because her side have nothing to lose. "It would be detrimental for them to look past us, but that's their problem. I understand a grudge match with my neighbours. I can't pretend there's not history there," she said. "England are a top team. I'm looking forward to putting these incredible women out against them. The pressure is all on them. We know there is still a chance. What do we have to fear? It's just an exciting opportunity. "With England, of course there's a storyline. I think everyone's here for a reason. First for the women's game, and secondly, why wouldn't we go towards a rivalry? "England will be forced to play a strong line-up because it is such a close group... so for my women, we get to show up and spoil the party, and that's a wonderful job to have." Skipper James has a strong connection to their opposition because she is married to England international Amy James-Turner, but she claims her wife will be cheering on Wales. "Amy will be wearing the red shirt of Wales," she said. "When the groups were drawn, that's the first question I asked her - who will she be supporting? She's Wales through and through."
Fox News
22-07-2025
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Museum unveils 1,300-year-old monk doodles revealing surprising complaints about hangovers and weather
Newly displayed 1,300-year-old doodles suggest that medieval monastic life wasn't all about solemn chants and holy scripture. Now on view at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, the scribbles are part of the "Words on the Wave: Ireland and St. Gallen in Early Medieval Europe" exhibit until October 24. In a release shared with Fox News Digital, the museum confirmed that the medieval-focused exhibition features over 100 objects and free admission for visitors. Seventeen ancient manuscripts, on loan from Switzerland's seventh-century Abbey Library of St. Gall, will be on view for visitors. One of the exhibit's most curious books is called Priscian's Institutiones Grammaticae, which contains "thousands of scribbles in the margins by monks in the Old Irish language," according to the museum. Though the book was written in the sixth century, the doodles were penned most likely by northern Irish monks in the 850s. "[They] offer us a rare and very real glimpse into the daily lives and personalities of early medieval Irish monks." "It was probably written in the monasteries of Nendrum or Bangor in the North of Ireland but was on the Continent within a decade of being written," the press release noted. The museum also said the books feature "witty banter" – but you'd need to understand Old Irish to get the jokes. Curator Matthew Seaver shared some of the highlights of the doodles with The Guardian. One monk wrote that he was "ale-killed" — or having a hangover. Other friars scribbled complaints about cold weather and poor-quality materials. "New parchment, bad ink. O I say nothing more," one humorous scribbling reveals. In another entry, a monk worried about a Viking raid. The writing reads, "Bitter is the wind tonight, it tosses the ocean's white hair: I fear not the coursing of a clear sea by the fierce heroes from Lothlend." Seaver noted that the scribbles are "full of human voices, humor, frustration and resilience." "[They] offer us a rare and very real glimpse into the daily lives and personalities of early medieval Irish monks," the historian said. Also on display is an 8th-century brooch, a Viking sword and Ireland's oldest and largest container of sacred books, called the Lough Kinale Book Shrine. In a statement, NMI chair Cathal O'Donoghue said he was "honored to be entrusted with such a significant loan." "This is the most significant exhibition at the National Museum, Kildare Street in decades," O'Donoghue said. "The exhibition of the manuscripts provides a unique context for the display of artifacts from our own collection, many of which have recently been conserved and are on public display for the first time."
Yahoo
21-07-2025
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‘I'm not sure about another back-heel!' – Alessia Russo on facing Sweden in quarter-finals and scoring first Euro 2025 goal against Wales
Alessia Russo was delighted to score her first goal of Euro 2025 as England beat Wales 6-1 in another convincing display in St Gallen. The Arsenal striker was the joint top goalscorer in the Women's Super League last season, but had failed to score in England's first two fixtures in Switzerland, despite assisting three goals in the Lionesses 4-0 victory over the Netherlands. Russo joined Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp, Beth Mead and Aggie Beever-Jones on the scoresheet in St Gallen, as the Lionesses secured a quarter-final with Sweden. 'It feels nice [to get my first goal],' Russo said. 'I want to be scoring as much as I can. It took a bit longer than I would have liked but as much as I can contribute to the team in any possible way, I'll always do. 'I'm really excited, It was a positive result. Again, a big performance was needed. We knew we still needed to win this game to get out of the group and keep progressing. I think our turnaround since the France game has been really exciting. 'Things don't always go how you plan them to. But we knew that we still had a massive chance to get out of this group [after losing to France] and keep progressing in this tournament and that's what we want. 'We want to be here right until the end so the reaction was really important and I think you could see that in the performances against Netherlands and Wales'. Despite an early scare which saw England lose their first match 2-1 to France, England beat Netherlands and Wales to qualify to the knockout stages. Sarina Wiegman's side finished second in group D to set up a quarter-final clash with Sweden, who won all of their three games in group C, only conceding one goal. They go head-to-head in Zurich on Thursday. The last time these two teams met at the Euros, England beat Sweden 4-0 with Russo's incredible backheel goal grabbing the headlines in that 2022 semi-final. 'I'm not sure about [another] backheel,' Russo joked. 'But as long as we win, that's all that matters. 'Sweden are a top side. They've got lots of talented players and they play really well together. We'll have to look into them over the next few days and get ready for a really tough game. It's knockout football – it's all down to one game, so we'll do everything we can to be ready for it. 'We want to go out and keep this momentum going. We know that knockout football is all down to that game and that game in the moment. So, yeah, we'll be ready and we'll do everything we can to win the game.' Russo also expressed her pride at seeing her best friend Toone perform at her best in Switzerland, after a tough year which saw the Manchester United forward lose her father. 'She's been great,' Russo added. 'She's been working really hard on lots of different things. 'So as a best mate to see someone go on a journey like that, especially after a tough year, it's really nice to see her flourish on the big stage.'
CNA
14-07-2025
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Grieving Toone, Mead find support in each other at Euro 2025
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland : When England midfielder Ella Toone scored a scrappy goal from close range in the first half of their 6-1 rout of Wales at Euro 2025 on Sunday, the 25-year-old kissed her hands and pointed to the sky. It was a gesture to her late father Nick, who died in September of prostate cancer. Beth Mead, who has said she is dedicating Euro 2025 to her mother June who died in 2023 from ovarian cancer, similarly pointed to the sky when she added to England's tally with a second-half goal. The two, who are playing in their first major tournaments since losing their parents, have found a strong shoulder for each other. "We've really bonded over such a terrible thing," Toone told reporters after the game. "It's nice to have someone who's been through it and who understands and knows exactly what's going on and what's going on in my head as well. "We've definitely got each other's backs. We're proud of each other and what's nice is that we're constantly talking about them. We know we're doing them proud." Toone wrote a first person piece about grieving the loss of her dad, who was diagnosed the day after England's Euro 2022 victory over Germany in the final, for The Players' Tribune in January. Mead, whose mother died six months after England's victory in 2022, said their opening game of this tournament against France - a 2-1 loss - was emotional. "We both said in the first game we really struggled a little bit," Mead said. "You look to the stands for your person who was standing there and they're not there anymore. I think my mum was the first person I would look for in the stands. "I obviously understand what Ella felt in that moment and it's just special to be able to have that moment, think about them and dedicate it to them."
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14-07-2025
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Electric Ella Toone lighting up England's title defense at Euro 2025
England's Beth Mead, right, shoots to score her sides fifth goal during the Women's Euro 2025, group D, soccer match between England and Wales at Arena St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) England's Beth Mead, right, celebrates after scoring her sides fifth goal during the Women's Euro 2025, group D, soccer match between England and Wales at Arena St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) England's Ella Toone, left, celebrates after scoring her side's fourth goal during the Euro 2025, group D, soccer match between England and the Netherlands in Zurich, Switzerland, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (Michael Buholzer/Keystone via AP) England's Ella Toone scores her sides second goal during the Women's Euro 2025, group D, soccer match between England and Wales at Arena St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) England's Ella Toone celebrates after scoring 2-0 during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group D soccer match between England and Wales at the Arena St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP) England's Ella Toone celebrates after scoring 2-0 during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group D soccer match between England and Wales at the Arena St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP) England's Beth Mead, right, shoots to score her sides fifth goal during the Women's Euro 2025, group D, soccer match between England and Wales at Arena St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) England's Beth Mead, right, celebrates after scoring her sides fifth goal during the Women's Euro 2025, group D, soccer match between England and Wales at Arena St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) England's Ella Toone, left, celebrates after scoring her side's fourth goal during the Euro 2025, group D, soccer match between England and the Netherlands in Zurich, Switzerland, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (Michael Buholzer/Keystone via AP) England's Ella Toone scores her sides second goal during the Women's Euro 2025, group D, soccer match between England and Wales at Arena St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) England's Ella Toone celebrates after scoring 2-0 during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group D soccer match between England and Wales at the Arena St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP) ZURICH (AP) — England midfielder Ella Toone is back to her 'unbelievable' best. Toone stole the show in Sunday's 6-1 thrashing of Wales at the Women's European Championship with a sensational first-half performance to propel the defending champion into the quarterfinals. Advertisement The Manchester United star set up two of England's four goals in the first period and netted one of the others herself for her second goal of the tournament. 'I think she was unbelievable,' said England teammate Beth Mead. Toone also had an incredible 100% pass completion against Wales before being substituted off at halftime, with the outcome a foregone conclusion and the defending champion's place in the quarterfinals guaranteed. 'Well, I mean, it might not have been 100% if I stayed on the second half, but I'll take it,' Toone said with a laugh. 'But I'm a number 10, I want to take risks, I want to find passes that sometimes might not come off and I always think that it's okay to make a mistake. Advertisement 'I feel really good at the minute, feel really confident and really enjoying my football. So hopefully I can continue with that in the next games.' England will face Sweden in the quarterfinals, on Thursday in Zurich — where the Lionesses played their first two matches of Euro 2025. The 25-year-old Toone is all but assured of a place in the starting lineup, especially as England coach Sarina Wiegman normally avoids tinkering with a winning team in tournaments. Wiegman kept the same starting lineup for all six of England's matches in its triumphant Euro 2022 run and made only the one change after England opened its defense with a disappointing defeat to France. Advertisement That was to bring Toone, who had come off the bench against France, in for Mead against the Netherlands, shifting Lauren James to the right. England won 4-0. Mead herself had a sublime performance against Wales, after coming off the bench at halftime, with a goal and an assist as England wrapped up the scoring. 'That's the Beth that I saw in 2022 at the Euros when she took an extra touch in the box and sat a few defenders down and got a goal and I'm so happy for her,' Toone said. But the 30-year-old Mead, who was the Euro 2022 player of the tournament, is likely to start again from the bench against Sweden. Advertisement 'I think Tooney is really coming into her own and sometimes in situations where you feel a little bit low, it brings you to the top of your game,' Mead said. 'And I have completely felt that and done that before, been in a tough place and come back … and she deserves everything she's getting right now because she has worked really hard for it.' Bonding over grief Mead and Toone have both lost parents since England lifted the Euro 2022 trophy. Mead's mother died from ovarian cancer in January 2023, while Toone lost her father to prostate cancer last September. Both players pointed to the sky after scoring on Sunday. Advertisement 'We both said the first game we really struggled a little bit,' Mead said. 'You look to the stands for your person who was standing there and they're not there anymore. 'I think my mum was the first person I would look for in the stands, so I obviously understand what Ella felt in that moment and it's just special to be able to have that moment, think about them and dedicate it to them." Toone says she and Mead have 'really bonded over such a terrible thing' and that her teammate has been a mentor to her as she understands what she is going through. 'I was buzzing for her that she got that tonight and we both could celebrate to the sky,' Toone added. 'I am sure they will be up there with a few pints in their hand watching us.' ___ AP soccer:
