William tells Lionesses the nation is proud of them in Euros good luck message
England's habit of dramatic late comebacks in this competition was not missed by the royal football fan, whose online message said: '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.'
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 https://t.co/ZIbC6eJkMQ
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 26, 2025
England clinched their place in the final with a last-gasp victory over Italy in extra time in Switzerland on Tuesday.
It also took a a dramatic penalty shootout win over Sweden to keep their title hopes alive and reach the semi-final, as England looked as though they were going out in extra time.
England boss Sarina Wiegman conceded Euro 2025 has been the 'craziest' run of tournament matches in her managerial career.
On Saturday, she said: 'In this environment you have challenges all the time. Before the World Cup, we had challenges with players who were injured.
'Of course, we prepare a lot and we know the players really well. We think of scenarios, 'Who is the first player to select? Who is the second?'. You're prepared for challenges.
All together 🔗 pic.twitter.com/qWsQxiExY6
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 26, 2025
'But in this tournament, it has been the craziest one with how the games went. That has been different.'
Michelle Agyemang, 19, who had one England cap before the tournament, has been a rising star in this competition, and twice became the team's saviour with equalisers in their quarter and semi-final comebacks.
She began her footballing career at Brandon Groves AFC in South Ockendon, Essex, and the club are anxiously waiting for the final.
Roy Enright, 45, who manages the girls' team, said: ' I think it will be a tight game, very close and it might even go to extra time.
'Everyone is excited for the game. It is fantastic to see the impact Michelle has shown.
'The girls in my team are truly inspired by what Michelle is doing at the moment.'
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