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‘We thrive under pressure’: Hemp defiant despite England’s losing start

6 juillet 2025 à 17:08

Lionesses facing must-win game against Netherlands
Hemp: ‘We’re going to make sure we’re back at our best’

Lauren Hemp said the Lionesses “thrive under pressure” after a 2-1 defeat by France plunged them into in effect a must-win game against the Netherlands on Wednesday.

England’s midfield collapse was concerning in their Euro 2025 opener, the team sloppy in possession and punished on the wings, but Hemp struck a defiant tone.

Anxiety and excitement combine for Williamson with Wiegman’s new England

The Guardian

Par :Suzanne Wrack in Zurich

4 juillet 2025 à 20:02

Lionesses captain admits much has changed since 2022 with the manager stressing that team has to move on as they prepare for France

Leah Williamson said she had felt anxious in the buildup to England beginning their European title defence against France on Saturday night, the Arsenal defender having missed the 2023 World Cup after an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

“I’ve probably held some anxiety up until this moment just because I wanted to be here and I wanted to be here with the team and I wanted to experience another tournament with England,” said the Lionesses’ captain. “It’s special when you come to another country, to represent your country and just take everything in. It’s a bit different to England in 2022. I’m very excited but so much has changed, so I’m intrigued to come back and enjoy this tournament football.”