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Powys County Times
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Beth Mead urges England to feed off the pressure of European title defence
Beth Mead has challenged England to use pressure as fuel when they kick off their European title defence against France. The Lionesses squad travelling to Switzerland this summer is very different from the one that lifted the trophy on home soil at Euro 2022. Seven members of Sarina Wiegman's group have never played in a major tournament and England will be defending a major title for the first time. 'There's a little bit of pressure that comes with it but I think it's a free adrenaline injection, pump it into your veins,' said forward Mead, who won the Golden Boot after scoring six goals at the 2022 Euros, where she was also named player of the tournament. Two weeks to go until we begin our #WEURO2025 journey 💫 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) June 21, 2025 'We've been there, we've done it, we need to bottle that energy up and (bring) what we brought last time. It's a completely different tournament and teams look very different but we know what we're about and we've got to concentrate on being the best version of ourselves.' England face Jamaica in a Leicester send-off on June 29 before travelling to their Switzerland base in Zurich. They kick off their title defence against France on July 5, then take on 2017 champions the Netherlands. The group stage concludes in St Gallen against Wales, who have qualified for the first major tournament in their history. Mead is relieved team-building activities this time around have not included a camping trip – a memorable Lionesses excursion under Phil Neville in 2019. Training is hotting up! 🌡️🏃♀️ — Lionesses (@Lionesses) June 20, 2025 'I think I slept two hours and then (got woken up) by the geese around the complex,' Mead recalls. 'That wasn't my favourite team-building activity. I think Toni Duggan snuck back into the hotel for the night instead.' The group did host a movie night at their last camp – the thriller Sinners, starring Bournemouth minority owner Michael B Jordan – and this time opted for a graffiti painting session to, Mead notes, 'express yourself' and 'show how bad we all are at art'. Much has also changed in Mead's personal and professional life since lifting the trophy in 2022 – her mother, June, died from ovarian cancer the following winter, shortly after Mead was named Sports Personality of the Year. This year, she lifted the Champions League trophy alongside her Arsenal team-mates for the first time. 'I feel like I'm in a good place individually,' Mead added. 'I know I've got an amazing team around me. I've got very good connections with players in the team. 'All I can do is do my best. We can all only do our best and take our chances when we're given them. 'I'd like to think I've got quite a good amount of experience to head into the tournament and I've played against a lot of the teams that we're going to come up against and hopefully that experience can help within the game. 'But I'm excited. I'm a little bit older than I was last time, but it doesn't take the excitement away and it still feels like a first tournament even though I've obviously been very lucky to go to quite a few. 'This is a new challenge, new competition, very different teams. I can't wait to get started.'
The Independent
15 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Beth Mead urges England to feed off the pressure of European title defence
Beth Mead has challenged England to use pressure as fuel when they kick off their European title defence against France. The Lionesses squad travelling to Switzerland this summer is very different from the one that lifted the trophy on home soil at Euro 2022. Seven members of Sarina Wiegman's group have never played in a major tournament and England will be defending a major title for the first time. 'There's a little bit of pressure that comes with it but I think it's a free adrenaline injection, pump it into your veins,' said forward Mead, who won the Golden Boot after scoring six goals at the 2022 Euros, where she was also named player of the tournament. 'We've been there, we've done it, we need to bottle that energy up and (bring) what we brought last time. It's a completely different tournament and teams look very different but we know what we're about and we've got to concentrate on being the best version of ourselves.' England face Jamaica in a Leicester send-off on June 29 before travelling to their Switzerland base in Zurich. They kick off their title defence against France on July 5, then take on 2017 champions the Netherlands. The group stage concludes in St Gallen against Wales, who have qualified for the first major tournament in their history. Mead is relieved team-building activities this time around have not included a camping trip – a memorable Lionesses excursion under Phil Neville in 2019. 'I think I slept two hours and then (got woken up) by the geese around the complex,' Mead recalls. 'That wasn't my favourite team-building activity. I think Toni Duggan snuck back into the hotel for the night instead.' The group did host a movie night at their last camp – the thriller Sinners, starring Bournemouth minority owner Michael B Jordan – and this time opted for a graffiti painting session to, Mead notes, 'express yourself' and 'show how bad we all are at art'. Much has also changed in Mead's personal and professional life since lifting the trophy in 2022 – her mother, June, died from ovarian cancer the following winter, shortly after Mead was named Sports Personality of the Year. This year, she lifted the Champions League trophy alongside her Arsenal team-mates for the first time. 'I feel like I'm in a good place individually,' Mead added. 'I know I've got an amazing team around me. I've got very good connections with players in the team. 'All I can do is do my best. We can all only do our best and take our chances when we're given them. 'I'd like to think I've got quite a good amount of experience to head into the tournament and I've played against a lot of the teams that we're going to come up against and hopefully that experience can help within the game. 'But I'm excited. I'm a little bit older than I was last time, but it doesn't take the excitement away and it still feels like a first tournament even though I've obviously been very lucky to go to quite a few. 'This is a new challenge, new competition, very different teams. I can't wait to get started.'
BBC News
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
The confirmed Euro 2025 squads so far
Euro 2025 gets under way on 2 July as 16 teams compete for glory in final 23-player squad list for every country must be submitted to Uefa by 25 are the squads named so far. Group D England Goalkeepers: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Khiara Keating (Manchester City), Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Pride).Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Jess Carter (Chelsea), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester Ella Toone (Manchester United), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Keira Walsh (Manchester City), Grace Clinton (Manchester United), Jess Park (Manchester City).Forwards: Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Arsenal on loan from Manchester City), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Michelle Agyemang (Brighton on loan from Arsenal), Alessia Russo (Arsenal), Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea). France Goalkeepers: Justine Lerond (Montpellier), Pauline Peyraud-Magnin (Juventus), Constance Picaud (FC Fleury 91)Defenders: Selma Bacha (Lyon), Lou Bogaert (Paris FC), Elisa De Almeida (Paris St-Germain), Maelle Lakrar (Real Madrid), Griedge Mbock (Paris St-Germain), Melween N'Dongala (Paris St-Germain), Thiniba Samoura (Paris St-Germain), Alice Sombath (Lyon).Midfielders:Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea), Grace Geyoro (Paris St-Germain), Oriane Jean-Francois (Chelsea), Sakina Karchaoui (Paris St-Germain), Amel Majri (Lyon), Sandie Toletti (Real Madrid).Forwards:Delphine Cascarino (San Diego Wave), Kadiatou Diani (Lyon), Kelly Gago (Everton), Marie-Antoinette Katoto (Lyon), Melvine Malard (Manchester United), Clara Mateo (Paris FC).
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
BOOSTED odds of 4/1 for each team to have 2+ shots on target in each half - as Spain and England clash in a Women's Nations League showdown
In addition to the Full-time Result and Goalscorer markets outlined in a previous article - Sky Bet are offering four Price Boosts and a Featured Price Boost for tonight's Women's UEFA Nations League clash between Spain and England. The first two boosts require Beth Mead to have 1+ shots on target, and England to have 6+ shots on target. The odds for those two bets have been enhanced to 1/1 and 3/1 respectively. Mead found the back of the net in England's 6-0 win over Portugal - a game in which England registered nine shots on target. Meanwhile, the other two boosts need 2+ shots on target each team in each half at 4/1, and England to win 2-1 at 20/1. Beever-Jones scored a hat-trick against Portugal - with the talented forward doing so inside the first 33 minutes. Additionally, England won by a one-goal margin in the reverse fixture in February. Lastly, the Featured Price Boost is for each team to have 2+ shots on target in each half at 4/1. Both sides had 2+ shots on target in each half when they last met. Sky Bet Price Boosts for Spain vs England: Beth Mead to have 1+ shots on target WAS 5/6 NOW 1/1 England to have 6+ shots on target WAS 5/2 NOW 3/1 2+ shots on target each team in each half to score WAS 9/4 NOW 4/1 England to win 2-1 WAS 16/1 NOW 20/1
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
England star Lucy Bronze reveals why Arsenal's Champions League win is a major boost to Lionesses ahead of clash with world champions Spain
Arsenal 's historic Champions League triumph in Lisbon is more than just club success — it's a major boost for England ahead of this summer's Euros, according to Lionesses star Lucy Bronze. The Gunners ended an 18-year wait for English dominance in Europe with a 1-0 win over Barcelona in the Women's Champions League final just over a week ago. And crucially, the squad featured England regulars Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly and Beth Mead — with Mead assisting Stina Blackstenius for the winning goal. Bronze, who has lifted the trophy five times herself — three with Lyon and twice with Barcelona — believes the impact of that win stretches far beyond club level. 'The more players that we have that are used to that winning feeling, the experience, going up against the best players in the world — because that's what you do in the Champions League as well — it's fantastic for England. 'It's something that I've always said, years and years ago, a long time when I first went to Lyon, that was what I wanted to do: test myself against the best players, win the Champions League, bring that experience to England. 'And you see as the years go on, and more and more players have done it, Alex (Scott), Nikita (Parris), Izzy Christiansen, Jodie Taylor, Keira (Walsh), and then now we've got all the Arsenal girls as well it's just fantastic for us as an England team and us as a country, to have so many more players who are doing great things and achieving great things.' Meanwhile England head coach Sarina Wiegman has revealed she is 'close' to finalising her 23-player squad for the European Championship and gave fans a reason to smile with her injury news. 'Everyone is available and everyone can start,' said Wiegman, with a smile on her face. This includes Ella Toone and Alessia Russo, who missed the 6-0 thumping of Portugal but are now back in full training. Georgia Stanway also made her long-awaited return to action, featuring in the final 15 minutes after six months out. Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood also logged minutes after a lengthy period away, leaving only Lauren James an ongoing fitness doubt. 'It is really good (Toone is back), but also for Alessia (Russo) that she's back. 'So we have decisions to make, and that's very nice.' England face world champions Spain in their penultimate game before the Euros on Tuesday, and three days from Wiegman's squad announcement. As to how many decisions she has left, Wiegman said: 'We are pretty close. Of course, I still want to go through to the game tomorrow and then make the final decisions, but we're pretty close.'
