Lionesses find recipe for Euro 2025 success with ?English? performance | Tom Garry

One game does not fix everything but Leah Williamson and Millie Bright were delighted with team?s grit against Spain
While Wembley was rejoicing at the sight of England putting the ball in Spain?s net, there were two people noticeably not joining in with the celebrations. Sarina Wiegman had reacted to the Lionesses? goal by making her way urgently down to the touchline for a detailed conversation with her captain, Leah Williamson, clearly relaying some key tactical details.
Such a sight is not uncommon in top-level sport, but on Wednesday night it felt particularly indicatory of England?s focus, determination and steadfast resolve to win. Their committed performance in the 1-0 Nations League triumph was one of a side fixated on nothing but victory, high levels of work rate, concentration and, perhaps above all, grit. The centre-back Millie Bright had another description for it: ?Proper English.?
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