Football was an intrinsic part of the nation’s identity for years while women were excluded. After winning Euro 2022, they have reached the top of the podium England won. In the end, perhaps that was the only thing that mattered. This is the brutal bargain of high-end sport: it offers […]
Month: August 2022
The 24-year-old supersub, who grew up a bus ride away from Wembley stadium, was out injured for much of the season England crowned champions after Kelly sinks Germany in extra time Jonathan Liew: this is only the beginning for the women’s game Chloe Kelly was the toast of England on […]
After stunning run ends with defeat at Wembley, German team receives praise for inspiring nation and winning new fans Germany reacted with disappointment after being beaten by England in a nail-biting and historic final at Wembley. “A hundred and twenty minutes of pure passion and pure struggle weren’t enough today,” […]
More than 2,000 people in the city’s fan zone watched England’s historic 2-1 triumph in the Women’s Euros There were wild celebrations in Manchester’s fan zone at the final whistle on Sunday evening as more than 2,000 people, some of whom had arrived three hours before kick-off to queue for […]
Even before Chloe Kelly’s late winner, Sarina Wiegman’s team captured the country’s imagination. They will inspire a generation of girls and boys alike Sarina Wiegman’s team have done just what Gareth Southgate’s men did last summer – they’ve captured the imagination of the entire country with their determination, happiness and […]