Joining Caroline Barker and Karen Carney will be another of England’s all-time greats, Kelly Smith MBE, known for her leading spells at Arsenal and as England Women’s all-time record goal scorer. Kelly will be offering her expert insight analysis to games alongside Sue Smith and others throughout the season.

On an incredible afternoon, the Lionesses started the final on the front foot and regularly tested Germany goalkeeper Merle Frohms, with Ellen Whitehaving the clearest chance as she got her head to a fizzing Fran Kirbycross but found Frohms in her way. Stanway left Manchester City in May for German side Bayern Munich and her boyfriend, Olly Ashall-Bott, plays for rugby league side Toulouse in France. Fran Kirby It definitely helps to have a fully fit squad from start to finish. Take nothing away from the way Sarina Wiegman managed her squad or the impact her subs had on games.

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The tournament has already delivered some memorable moments - one coming after England's 8-0 win over Norway on their last outing at the Amex Stadium - but this felt like a bigger outpouring of emotion. Williamson's former PE teacher Jo Green said: external-link "It is no surprise that she has gone on to achieve what she has so early in her career. Leah was always a very kind, thoughtful and hard-working person in everything she did." Following the Lionesses' triumphant win at the Women's Euros, the players tell the story of their journey towards victory under the Wembley arch, as they cemented an everlasting legacy. A number of our WSL players who were part of the squad tell their story, including Leah Williamson, Ella Toone, Keira Walsh and Chloe Kelly. England's player of the match Keira Walsh on her assist for Ella Toone: "I have a good connection with Tooney anyway. She is an unbelievable player. I always know where she is on the pitch and she knows I will find her.Eventual victory for the hosts ensured they reached a fourth successive women's major tournament semi-finals and their impressive unbeaten run under Wiegman extends to 18 matches. A "die-hard" Leeds United fan, she has a tattoo with lyrics from the club's song Marching on Together. A national hero, Kelly's winner in the final will see her remembered forever. Another of England's regular forward substitutions, she only started three WSL games last season after 11 months out through injury. Despite all her accolades, Bronze remains modest and didn't want to admit in a BBC podcast last year she was the best player in the world. Alex Greenwood Magull soon reminded England the game was far from over as she rattled the crossbar, Earps fingertips denying an equaliser, before safely holding on to the rebound from Lea Schuller as Wembley caught its breath from a frenetic five minutes.

Parris came on in the final minute against Germany, taking her Euro 2022 campaign to a total of five minutes. Kirby almost quit football as a child external-link after the death of her mother, who used to predict Fran would play for England. Jill Scott She continued: "The game was so tight, there was a little bit of fight in there, but who cares, we won 2-1. Petski, Denise (September 29, 2022). " Lioness: Taylor Sheridan's CIA Drama Series Adds 3 To Cast". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 13 January 2023.Germany were threatening at the restart, but Earps stood firm to an early chance from substitute Tabea Wassmuth as she made a strong run into the box and England’s goalkeeper was not needed for Germany’s next chance as Magull fired wide on the turn. This is the highly-experienced Scott's 10th major tournament with England, having started the Euro 2009 final defeat to Germany. She made four appearances in this campaign from the bench, including the final. You know what it's like. You're trying to have a serious conversation and the kids come charging in, singing and dancing! A classy midfielder, Stanway's sensational quarter-final winner against Spain will live long in the memory. Petski, Denise (January 5, 2023). "Nicole Kidman Cast In Taylor Sheridan's CIA Drama Series Lioness At Paramount+". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 13 January 2023.

Petski, Denise (May 5, 2023). " 'Special Ops: Lioness': First Look At Nicole Kidman, Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira & More In Taylor Sheridan's CIA Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 5, 2023.Force Recon Marine Cruz Manuelos is tasked with befriending the daughter of a terrorist financer who is on the CIA’s kill list. There are decisions that aren’t correct, but in this level, in the final for European Championships, it shouldn’t happen. Speaking to the BBC after the game, Kelly said "it's amazing" before running off to sing Sweet Caroline with her teammates. I am absolutely buzzing my head off," she went on. "I can't even explain what it feels like. It's come home!" There will be a celebration in London's Trafalgar Square at Monday lunchtime, with supporters being given free entry on a first-come-first-served basis from 11am.