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3 minutes ago
- Metro
Ian Wright slams Sarina Wiegman for 'massive mistake' in Women's Euros final
Ian Wright was baffled by a Sarina Wiegman decision ahead of the final of the Women's Euros between England and Spain, confused as to why she gambled on an unfit Lauren James on the left wing. James came into Sunday's showpiece with an ankle injury and did not even make it to half time in Basel. She was substituted after 40 minutes, replaced by Chloe Kelly, after a disappointing performance as the Lionesses struggled to deal with the favourites. Wright felt it was too much of a gamble for Wiegman to pick James from the start, while he was also surprised by where she was played. Often on the right flank, the Arsenal legend had called for James to be deployed down the middle, but couldn't work out why she was played on the left, with defensive responsibilities that were very difficult to fulfil while not at full fitness. 'Massive risk,' Wright said on ITV of James' selection. 'I think she's wasted a sub there. 'She's obviously not right and not only that, she's put her on the other side. I said she should have been in the centre, not on the left side! 'Having to chase back Ona Batlle and chase back Aitana Bonmati when you're half fit. I think that's a massive mistake.' England were already 1-0 down when James limped out of the game, with Mariona Caldentey heading in Spain's opener after 25 minutes. More Trending The goal did come down Spain's right flank, with Batlle providing the assist. Things improved for England in the second half, though, and James' replacement helped conjure up an equaliser after 57 minutes. Kelly whipped in an excellent, in-swinging cross from the left which was expertly headed home by Alessia Russo and it was game on again. The game continues… MORE: Inside England captain Leah Williamson's relationship with former Miss USA winner MORE: How much do women footballers get paid? England player salaries revealed MORE: Meet Sarina Wiegman's husband Marten Glotzbach cheering her on in Women's Euros Final
Daily Mirror
4 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Princess Charlotte 'has no poker face' after major moment in Euros final
Princess Charlotte and her dad, Prince William, were among fans holding their heads in their hands as Mariona Caldentey put Spain 1-0 up in the 25th minute today A royal fan has said Princess Charlotte "has no poker face" after spotting her shocked reaction after a major moment during the Euros final between England and Spain. The 10-year-old is attending the match in Basel, Switzerland, with her dad, Prince William. An image of the pair was posted on the Prince and Princess of Wales's X account shortly before kick-off, with the caption: "Let's go, Lionesses." Charlotte and William were among fans holding their heads in their hands when Mariona Caldentey put Spain 1-0 up in the 25th minute, as crowds in fanzones across England fell silent while watching the match. Royal fans took to X to comment on Charlotte's tell-all reactions, with one writing: "I can say Charlotte and William have no poker faces." Another tweeted: "Charlotte facial expressions are everything!" The official BBC 5 Live Sport account also commented on the royals' reactions, saying: "Prince William and Princess Charlotte have been going through all the emotions in that first-half!" The Prince of Wales, who is patron of the Football Association (FA), applauded the national anthem as he stood next to Charlotte in the stadium. In a show of support ahead of the final, the Band of the Grenadier Guards performed Three Lions on the Buckingham Palace forecourt, while the Royal Family's official X account posted: "Wishing the very best of luck to the @Lionesses in the Women's Euro Final this evening." William posted a good luck message on Saturday which read: "Good luck to the Lionesses tomorrow. The nation is so proud you are through to the final, after some stunning comebacks! We are all cheering you on! W." After England beat Italy 2-1 in the semi-final in Geneva on Tuesday evening, the King and Queen wished the team their "warmest congratulations". Charles said: "Knowing the Lionesses' fighting spirit, I suspect we are in for another thrilling encounter on Sunday. "Your achievements continue to inspire countless girls and women across the nation, proving once again that with dedication and teamwork, anything is possible. Good luck, England. May you roar to victory once more. Charles R." Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "Into the final and inspiring the nation. Let's bring it home." He said the team had "changed the game – breaking barriers, making history and inspiring the next generation." The PM said: "Tonight, the whole nation will be behind them. Come on England!" Meanwhile, cricketer Joe Root wished the Lionesses the "very best of luck" in an online message, adding: "It's been great to watch you play throughout the tournament." Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson said the team has 2absolutely smashed it", adding that "everybody is so proud of you". Meanwhile, BBC Sport and ITV have secured the broadcasting rights for the Women's World Cup 2027, meaning the tournament will remain free-to-air for UK viewers. England's path to the final has been marked by late drama. They sealed their spot with a last-gasp extra-time win over Italy, following a penalty shootout victory against Sweden in the quarter-finals after nearly crashing out in extra time. The Lionesses will be looking for redemption against Spain, who edged them 1-0 in the 2023 Women's World Cup final. England boss Sarina Wiegman said the team is "going to do everything we can to win it" and she would prefer to avoid a "nerve-wracking" match.
Daily Mirror
4 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
England star's X-rated seven-word fury speaks volumes after India disappointment
England were unable to claim victory in the fourth Test against India, a dour draw at Old Trafford meaning there's still plenty to play for when the sides hit The Oval in the fifth Test Come back Bazball, all is forgiven - win or bust still knocks spots off euthanasia. Ben Stokes has only drawn two of his 37 Tests as England captain - and both were at Old Trafford. Two years ago he was frustrated by rain handing the Ashes to the Aussies, and as India ground their way to safety on a strip of road on loan from Manchester's highways department, the fourth Rothesay Test petered out like a dirt track in the mountains. Ultimately, England lacked the firepower to clinch the series. They took just two wickets in the last five sessions of the match. The scorebook tells us India made 425-4, leading by 114 runs, when the curtain fell. But like every county championship match at Old Trafford this summer, ultimately the pitch broke the bowlers' hearts and stalemate was the winner. The true cost of England's latest prolonged detention in the field may only become apparent if Stokes, Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer have enough gas in the tank to answer the roll call ahead of Thursday's final Test at The Oval. The smart money says all of them won't make it. On a surface more deadpan than a newsreader, England needed Stokes - who had not turned his arm over in 63 overs of India's second dig on Saturday - to join the attack. So when he emerged from the phone box, dusted off his cape and trapped KL Rahul plumb in front in his fourth over, from a wicked delivery that jagged back and kept low, hope sprang eternal. Rahul's chanceless 90 off 228 balls had been an exemplar of crease occupation, but it didn't lead to the proverbial house of cards. And in the end, Stokes - who cramped up during his first Test hundred for two years - was limited to bowling just 11 overs out of 142. Almost 24 hours to the minute since he walked to the crease on 0-2, Shubman Gill's fourth century in five weeks was finally ended by a weary waft at an innocuous Archer delivery. He became only the third captain, after Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar, to score four hundreds in a series. Gill's captaincy in the field came under fire when England piled up 669, but apart from being dropped on 46 and 81, his response from the front was impeccable. His 379-minute sentry guard was India's first century at Old Trafford since 17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar's unbeaten 119 salvaged a draw in 1990. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar followed suit, but only when the pub bowling came on in the dying embers of an impasse. You know that old chestnut about Manchester trams: You wait 35 years, and then three come along at once. For England to burst through the door, and with crocked showman Rishabh Pant only required to bat in an emergency, they needed needed to shift the adhesive Jadeja at short notice. But when Jadeja fenced at his first ball from Archer at 222-4, and Joe Root's juggling attempted slip catch hit the deck, their best chance went with it. Jadeja and Washington Sundar's unbroken 203-run stand for the fifth wicket carried India to safety, even if they both reached hundreds inside the final hour by milking the testimonial bowlers. The Indians refused handshakes with an hour to go so the southpaw alliance could reach their cheapened hundreds - which is fair enough. And as Washington crawled to his maiden Test hundred, in the equivalent of extra time, stump microphones picked up Harry Brook's exasperation. 'F****** hell, Washy, get on with it,' sneered Brook. Draw blimey - let's hope Thursday's finale at The Oval is more purposeful.
