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The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Lucy Bronze branded ‘remarkable' by doctor who reveals how England warrior played whole of Euro 2025 with BROKEN leg
A LEADING doctor has branded Lucy Bronze 'remarkbale' for playing through the pain barrier to help England win the Euros 5 The defender, 33, played the fourth most minutes of any England player at the tournament Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Sarina Wiegman confirmed they had to manage Lucy Bronze through out the tournament Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 There were times she could have given in but she wanted it more than the pain she was feeling Credit: Getty Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw The 33-year-old right-back was a rock-solid presence in Sarina Wiegman's victorious team, clocking up a staggering 598 minutes—the fourth most in the squad. She played in every single match, including two back-to-back 120-minute thrillers in the quarters and semis, despite her agony. Bronze was subbed off during the final stages of two group-stage games but fought on even as the pain grew. And in the nail-biting final against Spain she was forced to leave the pitch during extra time with England going on to clinch a 3-1 win on penalties. READ MORE ON LIONESSES But just when you thought she couldn't go any further, the Lionesses hero stunned the world by revealing it wasn't just her knee that was a problem. She told the BBC: 'I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, and then I have hurt my knee on my other leg. 'That's why I got a lot of praise from the girls after the Sweden game, as I've been in a lot of pain. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Most read in Football "If that's what it takes to play for England , that's what I'll do." Dr Mark Bowditch, President of the British Orthopaedic Association, called it "remarkable" that Lucy played through such a serious injury. England's Lionesses return home to heroes' welcome with EURO 2025 trophy The expert explained she was most likely dealing with a stress fracture, a type of injury that develops over time from repeated strain. He warned that these fractures are usually extremely painful after exercise and could have made each game feel like agony for the England star. Bowditch added, 'It's incredible Lucy kept going. The England medical team would have adjusted her training to keep her fit. "She probably has had to reduce the amount of training she has done in between games or train in a low weight-bearing environment such as a swimming pool or anti-gravity trainer. 5 Everyone deserved the trophy but Bronze deserved it twice more Credit: Getty 5 Her spirit and fight embodies the Lionesess team Credit: Getty "It's a great tribute to Dr Ritan Mehta and Lionesses medical team that they have managed to keep Lucy going." Wiegman confirmed that they had been carefully managing her injury throughout the tournament, often subbing her off during matches where England had already secured the win. But no one could have expected just how far Bronze would go in her fight to stay on the pitch.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sarina Wiegman completely loses her cool then shows off dance moves as favourite singer makes shock appearance at parade
SARINA Wiegman was stunned as her favourite music artist Burna Boy joined the Lionesses on stage at Buckingham Palace following their Euro 2025 trophy parade. The Advertisement 6 Sarina Wiegman was enjoying England's trophy parade when her favourite music artist was suddenly introduced to the stage Credit: BBC 6 Burna Boy joined the Lionesses for a rendition of his song 'For My Hand,' much to Wiegman's delight Credit: BBC 6 Wiegman and Burna Boy danced and sang together in front of a huge crowd of England fans Credit: BBC 6 The pair took to the stage in front of a packed crowd outside Buckingham Palace Credit: BBC Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Wiegman was shocked when Burna Boy emerged during their trophy celebrations after beating Wiegman screamed "Oh, no way" and threw her hands to her head as She immediately ran over to the superstar, who has 25million monthly listeners on Spotify, and gave him a hug. Arm-in-arm with the musician, Wiegman exclaimed "I like it" into her microphone and swayed to his hit For Your Hand, which she had previously declared as her most listened-to song. Advertisement READ MORE ON EURO 2025 As the song picked up she even danced and sang along with her music idol on stage, summing up the joyous few days that the Lionesses, and the country, have experienced thanks to her efforts. 6 Wiegman could not control her excitement as she ran and hugged the music star Credit: BBC 6 LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 29: Khiara Keating, Georgia Stanway, Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone of England acknowledge the fans during the England Women's team victory parade and celebration on July 29, 2025 in London, England. England defeated Spain in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final to retain the trophy on 27 July. (Photo by Leon […] Credit: Getty If there were any doubters as to her love of Burna Boy, her familiarity with every single lyric should be enough proof. Advertisement Wiegman was first revealed as a fan in the summer of 2023, when it was revealed she had complimented dressing room playlist for including Burna Boy. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Most read in Football Latest When asked what her most listened to song of the year was in a press conference later in 2023, she doubled down on her love for the singer. She said with a grin: "I don't know the name of the song [for my hand], with Burna Boy and Ed Sheeran . Advertisement Emotional moment England captain Leah Williamson chokes back tears on stage at parade after Euro 2025 triumph "I have definitely played that song the most." The singer is best known for hits such as Last Last and Own It, a collaboration with He has over 18million followers on Instagram. It was a England women to their Basel at the weekend. Advertisement It is the
The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Lucy Bronze branded ‘remarkable' by doctor who reveals how England warrior played whole of Euro 2025 with BROKEN leg
A LEADING doctor has branded Lucy Bronze 'remarkbale' for playing through the pain barrier to help England win the Euros Bronze herself has confessed she battled through the entire Euro 2025 tournament with a fractured tibia. 5 5 5 The 33-year-old right-back was a rock-solid presence in Sarina Wiegman's victorious team, clocking up a staggering 598 minutes—the fourth most in the squad. She played in every single match, including two back-to-back 120-minute thrillers in the quarters and semis, despite her agony. Bronze was subbed off during the final stages of two group-stage games but fought on even as the pain grew. And in the nail-biting final against Spain she was forced to leave the pitch during extra time with England going on to clinch a 3-1 win on penalties. But just when you thought she couldn't go any further, the Lionesses hero stunned the world by revealing it wasn't just her knee that was a problem. She told the BBC: 'I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, and then I have hurt my knee on my other leg. 'That's why I got a lot of praise from the girls after the Sweden game, as I've been in a lot of pain. "If that's what it takes to play for England, that's what I'll do." Dr Mark Bowditch, President of the British Orthopaedic Association, called it "remarkable" that Lucy played through such a serious injury. England's Lionesses return home to heroes' welcome with EURO 2025 trophy The expert explained she was most likely dealing with a stress fracture, a type of injury that develops over time from repeated strain. He warned that these fractures are usually extremely painful after exercise and could have made each game feel like agony for the England star. Bowditch added, 'It's incredible Lucy kept going. The England medical team would have adjusted her training to keep her fit. "She probably has had to reduce the amount of training she has done in between games or train in a low weight-bearing environment such as a swimming pool or anti-gravity trainer. 5 5 "It's a great tribute to Dr Ritan Mehta and Lionesses medical team that they have managed to keep Lucy going." Wiegman confirmed that they had been carefully managing her injury throughout the tournament, often subbing her off during matches where England had already secured the win. But no one could have expected just how far Bronze would go in her fight to stay on the pitch.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
England Euro 2025 triumph is most-watched TV moment of 2025 as millions tune in on BBC and ITV for
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ENGLAND'S mighty Lionesses sent the nation wild after a heart-stopping Euro 2025 final win over Spain with a record jaw-dropping 16.2 MILLION fans glued to the action. The drama-packed showdown in Basel had it all, goals, nerves, and penalty shootout heroics. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The Lionesses captured the hearts of the nation in a truly remarkable triumph Credit: AFP 3 They held their nerves to win a special tournament in a special way Credit: EPA 3 Lionesses are the first English side to win a major trophy outside of England Credit: AP Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! Sarina Wiegman's side retained their European crown in front of a record-breaking audience. After a tense 1-1 draw, it was Queen of Cool Chloe Kelly who slammed home the winning spot-kick – just like she did at Wembley in 2022. Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton became a national hero, pulling off two stunning saves to crush Spanish dreams. The clash pulled in a staggering 11.6 million on BBC One alone, gobbling up 59 per cent of all TV eyeballs. And with ITV also showing the final, the combined peak soared to 16.2 million, the biggest TV moment of the year so far. Online, fans couldn't get enough, the match racked up 4.2 million streams on iPlayer and BBC Sport, while 11.4 million hit up the BBC's live page for every twist and turn. Across the entire tournament, the BBC's TV coverage reached a whopping 22.1 million, with 231 million views flying in from its social media pages. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK BBC Sport boss Alex Kay-Jelski called it 'a landmark moment in sporting history." He added:'The incredible Lionesses took us on an emotional rollercoaster. England's Lionesses return home to heroes' welcome with EURO 2025 trophy "It's the kind of moment you'll always remember – where you were, who you were with and how it felt.' England were so dominant that four of the Lionesses players made it into the team of the tournament. Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, right-back Lucy Bronze, forward Chloe Kelly and striker Alessia Russo have all been picked.
Yahoo
a day ago
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🎥 England celebrate EURO 2025 triumph with London bus parade
The EURO 2025 champions are back home and celebrating with their fans. It's been a packed 48 hours for the England squad having touched down on Monday following their win over Spain for a reception at 10 Downing Street. But the party isn't over with the Lionesses now on an open top bus parade down The Mall in central London and heading towards Buckingham Palace. Are some of the best clips from the parade so far ... Early vibes on the bus ... Sunday's goalscorer has her say ... It came home ... Heading down The Mall ... What a way to toast the queens of Europe. 📸 Alex Pantling - 2025 Getty Images
