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- Daily Mail
Lionesses captain Leah Williamson vows 'the best is yet to come' in Euros final against Spain after rollercoaster tournament
Leah Williamson has promised that 'the best is yet to come' from England as they prepare to face world champions Spain in Sunday night's European Championship final. The Lionesses have had a rocky run to the final, becoming the first team in Euros history to reach both the quarter-finals and semi-finals after conceding the opening goal in each match. They now have the chance to set the record straight, seeking revenge for their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final two years ago. 'The opportunity of what's on offer is the best thing in football,' said Williamson. 'We don't necessarily carry the weight of how much it means to people, but we're aware of it because it means the same to us. 'You grow in a tournament and we're aware of that. We have to stay in it as long as possible until we take advantage of it and hopefully the saying is true, that 'the best is yet to come.'' Williamson, who refused to label England as underdogs despite their defeat two years ago, insisted her side will play without fear. The Lionesses have endured a rocky run to the final, becoming the first team in Euros history to reach it after coming from behind in both the quarter-finals and semi-finals 'I don't think we're a team fearful of losing. In football anything can happen and there's so much out of your control so we focus on being the best people we can to each other, performing the best that we can and hopefully that gives the result that we want.' All 23 players trained today, including injury doubt Lauren James. England manager Sarina Wiegman confirmed that if James recovers well, she will be available.
The Independent
23 minutes ago
- The Independent
Lauren James will be fit for England's Euro 2025 final with Spain
England forward Lauren James will be available for the Euro 2025 final with Spain in Basel, manager Sarina Wiegman has confirmed. The forward was forced off at half-time of the Lionesses' extra-time semi-final comeback over Italy with an ankle issue, but trained with the team in Zurich on Saturday morning before Sunday's title decider. James, like the other members of Wiegman's full 23-player squad who trained, still needs to come through recovery, but her boss is optimistic the she will be available to take on the World Cup holders. Wiegman said: 'We had 23 players on the pitch today and everyone came through, so if everyone recovers well then we have 23 players available for tomorrow. 'I think we have many players that can impact, and we know that (James) can have an impact too, so that will be nice.' Captain Leah Williamson added: 'I think we have a team of talented players. Lauren brings something slightly different, just like the others, so obviously having that available is best-case scenario for us.' Williamson survived her own injury scare in Switzerland when she rolled her ankle in extra time of their spectacular quarter-final, penalty-shootout comeback against Sweden, but returned for their semi-final. She said: 'I can speak for every single member of the squad when I say we will play as long as we get the green light, we would play through absolutely anything to be involved at this stage. 'My ankle is great. My mum actually rolled her ankle a couple of days ago, so she's taken all the attention away from me now. 'But no, I had a scare. Obviously I want to be involved, and I want to be available to help the team any way they need me. But obviously played that game, the semi-final and ready to go tomorrow.' Williamson missed out on the World Cup after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in April 2023, and was forced to watch their loss to Spain – in England's first final at a global showpiece – from the stands. 'It was awful,' she admitted. 'I think once you're part of a team, being on the outside, and I know how tired you are when you get to that stage, how much a tournament takes out of you, and to be completely useless, that probably bothered me the most. 'But to sit with the families, knowing what they go through, that actually makes me reflect on this tournament, and we haven't been very kind to them at all. 'But I think that feels like a really long time ago, which is probably a benefit for the whole squad. 'Anybody would give anything to be part of their team when they're going through moments like that. 'It was tough. The only plus was sitting next to Jill (Scott) I suppose, and sharing it with somebody who knew what it felt like.' Asked about the importance of having her skipper free to face Spain, Wiegman added: 'Of course, I'm very happy with that, as I am very happy that we have 23 players available tomorrow. 'And yeah, Leah has a big role in the team, so it's really nice to have her on the pitch.'
BBC News
24 minutes ago
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Nigeria vs Morocco: Wafcon final match preview
Nigeria go face Morocco for di final of di 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations wey go happun on Saturday, 26 July for di Olympic stadium, Rabat, Morocco. Di nine-time champions and host kontri Morocco go put leg for one trouser as di two kontris go play for di trophy, prize money and pride. Football fans and pundits dey tok bout dis ogbonge clash, while some say Nigeria na favourites odas say Morocco too na favourites sake of home advantage and na dem dey lead di goal scorers chat. Dis na Morocco second final and first one back to back while na Nigeria first final since 2018. Match facts Both Nigeria and Morocco show class for di group stage, dem kontinue beta form for di quarter-finals and finish work for di semi-finals. Di two teams cruise to di final of di 2024 Wafcon wit style Wit dia back to back final di Atlas Lionesses don confam say dem no be small team for women's football for di continent. Morocco get beta brilliant talents like captain Ghizlane Chebbak wey be di leading top scorer. Ibtissam Jraidi wey fit change di game at any moment. difference at any moment. For Morocco , if dem win dis final e go show say dia football women's football don develop. For Nigeria dem still be di powerhouse for women's football for Africa and dem get dia nine titles to show as evidence. Dis final na opportunity for dem to make anoda history. Wit ogbonge players like Captain Rasheedat Ajibade wey don win three Women's Player of di Match award and Chinwendu Ihezuo wey be di top scorer for Nigeria wit three goals, di team dey determined to win. Dis final go determine weda e go be di first time for Morocco or 10th for Nigeria - who go win Wafcon final? Wetin di coaches tok Di 21,000-seater Olympic Stadium for Rabat go host dis ogbonge final and di Head coach of Morocco Vilda, wey originally come from Spain Morocco's Spanish say "to play for front of our home crowd na beta source of energy. Dis stadium na more dan a pitch, na arena wia our dreams fit come to life." Nigeria Head Coach, Justin Madugu, say dem need to beat di pressure from di host kontri. "We know di stakes and how stong di Moroccan crowd be. But our players bin don experience am for major finals and know how to handle dis type of match." Di two coaches end wit battle of words bifor di final. Vilda say "Di match go dey intense, and evri detail go count... we need to dey ready to counter dia strengths, as we go impose our own pace." . Madugu say "We know say Morocco na strong team, but we get our own game plan." Kick-off na 9pm and we go do live updates
