Lionesses may have found a new star ahead of Euro 2025
England defeated Portugal 6-0 in a confidence-boosting home performance, with Aggie Beever-Jones scoring a first-half hat-trick on her first Wembley start.
Beever-Jones, the Women's PFA Young Player of the Year, seized her opportunity, displaying the hunger to secure her place for Euro 2025, following Sarina Wiegman 's instructions to "destroy them."
Young players like Beever-Jones (21), Grace Clinton (22), and Jess Park (23) are set to play important roles in the upcoming Euros, with Hannah Hampton (24) already England's No. 1.
Lauren Hemp made her first appearance of the year after recovering from a knee injury, while Lucy Bronze contributed with a goal and an assist; Leah Williamson marshalled the defence effectively.
Despite Portugal's poor performance, England's dominant display, marked by ruthless attacking and a fresh energy, has given Sarina Wiegman selection headaches ahead of the Euros, with potential forward options including Alessia Russo, Lauren James, and Chloe Kelly.
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