Euro-winning Lioness Lucy Bronze spotted paddle boarding in Ibiza and cooling off on yacht with Spain rival Ona Batlle
The two friends faced each other on the pitch last month in the women's European Championship final in Switzerland.
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England triumphed in a nerve-jangling penalty shoot-out and Lucy, 33, comforted loser Ona, 26, on the pitch afterwards.
But they put aside the joy and disappointment with a day aboard a yacht in Ibiza
At one stage the bikini-clad duo shared a paddle board together before Luzy got a hosing down from Ona.
The holiday spot is proving to be a popular getaway for the Lionesses.
Two time Euro winner Ella Toone, 25, yesterday announced her engagement to partner Joe Bunney, 31, from the scenic Spanish Island.
The couple announced the news on Instagram with a series of images showing Joe down on one knee for the proposal against the backdrop of a giant heart-shaped floral display.
The post was captioned: 'Forever… 04/08/25.'
The couple were joined for the touching moment by Joe's son, Arlo.
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