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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Meet the England Lionesses' beloved pets as they become stars of Women's Euros 2025
The England Lionesses' extra boost of energy comes from spending time with their beloved pups - which is needed now more than ever as they head into the semi-finals of the Women's Euros 2025 Who wouldn't want a loyal (furry) companion running alongside them during their training days? The England Lionesses and their furry best friends have been stealing hearts and becoming the real stars of the Women's Euros 2025. Dogs have become a key part of England's team, and have even appeared on several occasions at the training pitch, with some even crashing photoshoots. With the semi-finals on the way and the Lionesses nearer closer to the trophy, get to know some of the furry faces of the team and the Lionesses' biggest fans. Beth Mead Beth Mead 's gorgeous Working Cocker Spaniel, Myle, has become a celebrity in his own right. Parented by Beth and her partner Vivianne Miedema, Myle became their furry son back in 2023. Myle even has his own Instagram account, where the adorable pup has become a social media star. Boasting over 40.3k followers, he has stolen thousands of hearts by sharing his adventures, morning walks, selfies with his parents, their football teammates, and even pictures with his furry best friend, Calvin. Lauren James The talented Lauren James and her best friend, Waffle, have the best relationship ever. Recently joining Instagram, Waffle posts adorable selfies and videos, showing him playing with his toys, football balls, dressing up, and even wearing his mother's jersey. It's safe to say social media influencing comes naturally to Waffle. Chloe Kelly Chloe Kelly is the proud "mother" to her three pups - Otis, Rolo and the baby of the family, Brody. In an interview with The Guardian, the football star got candid about her relationship with her furry best friends: 'It's about having people around you that allow you to do that. Mine is also my dog [Brody]. When I come away from the pitch, I take the boys for a walk. They're my little sons. That's the way I look after myself and switch off.' Lucy Bronze One thing about Lucy Bronze and her puppy Narla is that they're both glued to the ball. Always running around in the park and hanging out with other West Highland Terriers, Bronze has been adding #TheWestieWay to shout out her love for the breed. The West Highland Terrier has also become a social media star with over 29k followers. Lucy co-parents her dog with her ex-partner and teammate Keira Walsh. Keira's love for animals is reflected in her becoming an ambassador for Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary. For more stories like this subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weekly Gulp, for a curated roundup of trending stories, poignant interviews, and viral lifestyle picks from The Mirror's Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox. Maya Le Tissier Apart from bringing trophies home, Maya Le Tissier has one thing clear: her dog is her most beloved companion. On intensive days, whether it's after matches or training sessions, Maya's best source of comfort and cuddles is always waiting for her at home. During an interview with England Football, she said: 'My dog. I love him. He's so cute. He tries to escape all the time, but when I come home, he doesn't care how my day's been; he just wants to cuddle me.' Millie Turner Millie's love for her Bernedoodle Pongo and Yellow Labrador Leo has been shown both on her social media profile, as well as the dog's own social media accounts, where they share a glimpse of their lives outside the pitch. Leo and Pongo are the definition of best buddies, and their love for each other has warmed a lot of hearts. The dogs also have a unique relationship with Millie, which is adorable to see. Jess Park Jess Park's fur companion is Ashy. Her bond with her dog is so special and playful, and he has even made several appearances with the England squad. Ashy also participated in the social media pup trend, 'paws in.' Whether it's at home or training at the pitch, Ashy is always by Jess' side, being her biggest supporter. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
ITV's Alison Hammond discusses impact of daily racist abuse 'you become numb'
This Morning's Alison Hammond was left opening up about the racist abuse she receives online on the ITV show, as she said she is 'numb' to it and 'ignores' it. Alison Hammond has revealed the daily abuse she endures from people online when appearing on This Morning. The ITV presenter made the confession while discussing the day's headlines on Monday's show, alongside co-host Dermot O'Leary. During their conversation, they touched upon the England Lionesses' decision not to take the knee at their upcoming match against Italy this week. This decision follows player Jess Carter receiving racist abuse online, leading the defender to issue a statement on social media. The footballer informed her followers that she is stepping back from social media and leaving the situation for the team to handle, reports the Mirror. Nick Ferrari shared his thoughts on the matter, saying: "The problem is, it's another major football tournament where we're actually not talking about the football, despite the fact that the Lionesses have done so well and let's wish them the best of luck tomorrow in the semis. "We're actually talking again, a bit like the Arsenal lad in the penalties in 2021. We didn't talk about the football; we talked about the racism, and here we are, another big football tournament, and we're doing it again." Alison Phillips pointed out that the media are discussing it due to the magnitude of the event, but she noted that for many people of colour, these types of experiences are a daily occurrence. In response, Alison said: " I'll be honest with you, I get that all the time. You kind of become numb to it now. I have to ignore it all the time. "I've seen loads of comments that are racist towards me, and I literally just ignore. You become numb." Dermot appeared shocked by Alison's comment, reminding her that she shouldn't have to endure such treatment. He asked what changes she believes could be implemented to prevent this from occurring. She responded: "It would be very difficult to police. But, ultimately, I think Nick has made a good point in the fact that my age, the fact that I didn't have social media as a child, really doesn't bother me. "I know these people online are not the people that I love. If my family were saying awful things like that, it would have a massive effect. But, it really doesn't affect me." Dermot retorted: "But, they shouldn't be free to say it in the first place." Alison reassured her co-host that negative comments don't affect her because she doesn't personally know the individuals making them.
Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gary Lineker was forced to delete Lionesses tweet amid backlash as 'people missed context'
The England Lionesses' Euro 2022 triumph brought joy to the country, but among the celebrations, Gary Lineker was getting criticised on social media Gary Lineker is no stranger to a social media backlash. However, in the summer of 2022, the former Match of the Day host was in the middle of a different online storm. Shortly after the England Lionesses beat Germany in extra time to lift the 2022 Women's European Championship, Lineker took to X, then called Twitter to express his thoughts. He re-tweeted a picture of Chloe Kelly's iconic celebration, where she ripped off her top and waved it in the air while sporting a white Nike sports bra, after scoring the winner at Wembley. Lineker tweeted a pun that directly referred to her sports bra. But his play on words was considered offensive by many. In his post, the World Cup Golden Boot winner wrote: "The Lionesses have only gone and done it, and Kelly is England's heroine, bra none.' Lineker regularly reacts to events by tweeting a pun or a play on words. However, for many on social media, it was "most unwise" while other fans went one step further and branded it "casual sexism." The ex-Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona forward eventually deleted the tweet before posting another one to explain the context and intention of the message. He wrote: "It was just a play on words given the celebration. "I do rubbish like that constantly on here, including on men's football. I've deleted it as many people didn't see the game, so missed the context." Lineker then uploaded another post praising the Lionesses' triumph, which was England's first senior international tournament triumph since the 1966 World Cup. Tweeting another pun, which was more gratefully received, he wrote: "Football is a simple game. 22 women chase a ball for 90 minutes and, at the end, England actually win. Congratulations @lionesses. Fabulous.' So far, Lineker is yet to tweet about this year's competition in Switzerland, where Sarina Wiegman's side are still battling. Kelly has also been involved in England's title defence, but is yet to get on the scoresheet in the competition. After losing 2-1 to France in the opening match of their title defence, the Lionesses responded with a 4-0 victory over the Netherlands and a dominant 6-1 triumph over Wales. They face Sweden in the quarter-final of the competition at the Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich. Wiegman's side beat the Scandinavians 4-0 in the semi-final of the last competition, which saw Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Fran Kirby get on the scoresheet. However, both teams are now completely different from that clash at Bramall Lane three years ago. The England manager insisted they cannot use that prior meeting to inform any strategy for their last-eight battle. Wiegman said: "I expect a very competitive game where it's very hard to predict the outcome. "They've had a very good group stage like the three wins they had. I think we're in a very good place too and we're ready to go, so hopefully, we can show that tomorrow."
