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Metro
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Legendary Lioness hero 'tipped for glittering TV career' after Euros 2025 win
This weekend, the mighty Lionesses made footballing history when they won the Euros for the second time. Yet while the UK is busy celebrating the England women's football team's impressive win over favourites Spain at penalties (Maybe they could give the men a few tips?), some people already have an eye on the team's future. Specifically, we do. Yes, the Metro ents team has been wondering which Lioness is most likely to swap the penalty box for the goggle box. So with that in mind, we contacted PaddyPower and asked them to give us the odds on which member of the team is most likely to break into TV. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Lucy Bronze – England's most decorated player at club level and the most experienced member of the Lionesses – is the odds-on favourite to make the leap first. PaddyPower give the 33-year-old 5/4 odds of carving out a career on the small screen. 'Our traders make England legend Lucy Bronze the favourite to swap studs for studio lights,' a PaddyPower spokesperson told Metro. 'And given her glittering career, who would be against her taking her?' It's a good question, although we do wonder whether Lucy – who's considered one of the best players in the game (both men and women) – is ready to hang up her boots just yet. Here is the full list of odds PaddyPower gave Metro… Lucy Bronze – 5/4 Chloe Kelly – 5/2 Ella Toone – 11/2 Alessia Russo – 7/1 Leah Williamson – 8/1 Beth Mead – 12/1 Michelle Agyemang – 16/1 If Lucy's not the only player who could have a glittering career off the pitch. PaddyPower gave Chloe Kelly 5/2 odds, citing her ' iconic celebration at the Euros' as proof that she knows how to work a crowd.' Meanwhile, skipper Leah Williamson, who became a household name when she led the Lionesses to glory at the 2022 Euros, has been given 8/1 odds. Still, the big question is what show might we expect to see the Lionesses pop up on… besides Match of the Day, of course. More Trending Well, PaddyPower gave 4/1 odds on at least one of the teams appearing on Celebrity Traitors (Who wouldn't want to see the team go from killing it on the pitch, to literally killing in Claudia's castle?) while it's 9/2 that they'll go on Celeb SAS. Here is the full list of odds PaddyPower gave Metro… 4/1 for any Lioness to appear on Celeb Traitors 9/2 for any Lioness to appear on Celeb SAS 5/1 for any Lioness to appear on I'm A Celeb 5/1 1 for any Lioness to appear on Strictly 6/1 for any Lioness to appear on Dancing on Ice Interestingly, according to PaddyPower, it's more likely for one of the team to join Ant and Dec in the jungle for I'm A Celeb than it is for them to go on Strictly. Then again, with how gruelling the Strictly training regime supposedly is, perhaps the Lionesses are better off chomping on creepy crawlies than tangoing with Vito and his pals. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: When is the next Women's World Cup and where is it being held? MORE: FA chief speaks out on Sarina Wiegman's England future beyond next World Cup MORE: Lionesses enjoy Downing Street reception as Euro 2025 celebrations continue
The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- Sport
- 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.
BBC News
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
England's Lionesses in Euro 2025 victory parade through London
The Lionesses have been celebrating their Euro 2025 win with an open-top bus procession in central London, alongside thousands of fans. Some people had travelled long distances to be there, including from Durham in the north-east of England to Bristol in the family told BBC Sport that they'd got up at 5am to make sure they were part of the celebrations, because they saw this as a big moment in star Lucy Bronze said, "It's just amazing. This moment is unbelievable... I've never seen anything like it."Keep reading to catch up on all the action as it happened.
The Guardian
14 hours ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Marriage of team spirit and attention to detail led to England's golden confetti moment
The gold confetti may have been swept away but it will take some time for the dust to settle on the most remarkable of tournaments. England are European champions. Again. Writing a new chapter in the history book of English football. Leah Williamson, the first England captain to lift two major trophies. Michelle Agyemang, the 19-year-old wonderkid. Jess Carter and her remarkable performance amid the most difficult of times. Hannah Hampton, defying the odds to become England's saviour on penalties, twice. Chloe Kelly almost quitting football in January and becoming a European champion for club and country by the end of July. Lucy Bronze playing with a leg fracture. Each one of the 23 has a tale to tell. The people are remarkable and their stories are remarkable. Though they were the reigning champions, this tournament was in many ways a harder European Championship to win than in 2022. Then, they had home advantage and their first-choice starting XI avoided injury and Covid at the crucial time. At the home tournament the support around the side stepped up a gear and aligned with a playing group that was a mix of the best of the preceding generation and the cream of the new crop of young professionals coming through, who had benefited from the investment in the Women's Super League and national team pathways. The water has been choppier since, as England's record became pockmarked with defeats and draws. There were setbacks for Williamson and Beth Mead, who both suffered anterior cruciate ligament injuries that ruled them out of the 2023 World Cup. On the eve of that tournament came news the players were frustrated that talks over bonuses had broken down. Still, they battled on, reaching a second major final in 12 months, which they lost against Spain. The following two years would be similarly fraught, England failing to secure qualification for a Team GB side at the 2024 Olympic Games before Nations League defeats by Belgium and Spain led to many questioning the viability of their European title defence in Switzerland. The decisions this year of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby to retire from international football, and of Millie Bright to withdraw herself from selection in the space of a few days, only further fuelled the doubts. The landscape was very different going into this tournament compared to the last. Time moves fast in women's football and, as federations increasingly see the growth potential in the women's game, the rest of Europe is catching up. The English FA responded with extra investment, seen in the finer details. No expense was spared in ensuring the players were supported. That included their barista James and his dog Reggie accompanying them to Switzerland, and everything from games consoles to basketball hoops and Lioness-branded Yorkshire tea. They were also able to bring their own home comforts, Agyemang having her piano and Lauren Hemp a Lego castle. It's these fine margins that continue to be a key aspect in keeping England's noses ahead, but there are other important factors that contributed to this win. Critically, the togetherness of the team has been a feature of interviews with the players and the head coach, Sarina Wiegman. That has not been automatic, it has been carefully crafted, the players encouraged to share stories of their personal journeys for that purpose. Many of those have been publicly shared too, players keen to be ambassadors and people who fans can empathise with and connect to: Bronze spoke about her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism diagnoses, Hampton discussed an eye condition that affects her depth perception and had doctors doubting whether she'd be able to play, Williamson and Mead talked candidly about their anterior cruciate ligament recovery journeys. They bonded further through their shared anger and frustration at the racist abuse meted out to Carter online and their collective public condemnation of it. They have also been united in personal grief, with Mead and Ella Toone being consoled by teammates amid the celebrations, a poignant reminder that sometimes good times don't feel so good. Sign up to Moving the Goalposts No topic is too small or too big for us to cover as we deliver a twice-weekly roundup of the wonderful world of women's football after newsletter promotion It is these bonds that helped to fuel the 'proper England' vibe in Switzerland. These were 23 players ready to fight for each other until they had nothing left to give, Bronze – playing with a fractured tibia in one leg and picking up a knee injury on the other and still trying to stay on – epitomising that. That is a big part of why, with the pressure on following a humbling defeat by France in the opening game, England didn't collapse. Every game from then on in was a final, win or bust. A thrilling 4-0 victory against the Netherlands made it seem like the tide had turned, and the 6-1 win against Wales suggested that the Lionesses had settled into their tournament rhythm. They finished second in the group to France, opening up the kinder side of the draw, on paper. Sweden, though, have been tricky opponents for England over the years and it was no different in Zurich, the similarities in style of play between the two sides evident. A terrible first half was followed by a thrilling second as England fought back from two goals down, forced extra time, then won a ludicrous shootout, their ability to dig deep, that unity and their belief tested to the maximum. They had to come from behind in all three of their knockout games, Agyemang's late goal against Italy forcing extra time before Kelly scored the winner. In the final, Alessia Russo cancelled out Mariona Caldentey's goal before the game ended in another shootout in which Hampton saved two and Kelly scored the decisive penalty. England led for only 4min 52sec across the quarter-final, semi-final and the final. They were aided by the depth they have in the squad, forged from investment in the WSL and in the England youth teams. And there is the flexibility in that depth, illustrated by Mead playing as a deep-lying midfielder against Sweden and then Italy, as England hurled the attacking equivalent of the kitchen sink at them. In the final they had the gameplan too, the blueprint set out by their defeat of Spain at Wembley in February and in Arsenal's underdog victory against Barcelona in the Champions League final. Near-perfect and perfect defensive displays were, respectively, required in those matches. Tellingly, neither England nor Arsenal tried to outplay Spain and Barcelona, letting them do what they do, while staying disciplined defensively and attacking their weaknesses out wide. That was what England did in Basel. Wiegman has been a significant cog. As the FA's chief executive, Mark Bullingham, said, many teams have great players but none have a manager of her quality. She is loved by her players. Her message to her 23 before the Italy game and then the final was a simple one, that spoke to her wry sense of humour and the battling spirit of the team. She brought out a 'little toiletry bag that said: 'Bitches get shit done,' and bitches got shit done today', Mead said after the final. 'That is it, drop the mic.'
Times of Oman
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
England defender Bronze hides her broken leg to help team win Euro 2025
GENEVA: England defender Lucy Bronze revealed that she had been playing the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship with a broken leg after helping her side retain the title on Sunday night following a nail-biting penalty shootout win against Spain. The 33-year-old played 598 minutes in the tournament, and will be remembered for slamming home the decisive penalty in the quarterfinal win against Sweden after she had got her team back into the game with a 79th-minute goal, with England two goals down and seemingly heading out. That game also saw her tightly pulling strapping around her upper thigh during a break in play in the closing minutes, but she was still able to play in the semifinal win over Italy. Bronze also played 105 minutes of Sunday's final before suffering a knee injury that forced her off in tears. After Chloe Kelly scored the decisive goal in the shootout, Bronze made a shock admission that she had been playing with a broken leg. "I actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, but no one knew," said Bronze in a post-game interview. "That is why I got a lot of praise from the girls after the Sweden game because I have been in a lot of pain," she continued, showing her incredible commitment. "If that's what it takes to play for England, that's what I'll do - they know that. We inspire each other by playing through things like that and it got us to the end," said Bronze. England coach Sarina Wiegman confirmed Bronze had played with a broken bone.
