The Prince of Wales has sent a good luck message to the England Lionesses ahead of their European Championship final against Spain on Sunday
The Prince of Wales(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
The Prince of Wales has sent his best wishes to the Lionesses as they chase consecutive European crowns. William, who serves as FA patron, will travel to Basel, Switzerland, to support the squad on Sunday when they take on formidable opponents Spain – the same side that defeated them in the 2022 World Cup final.
The Royal football enthusiast acknowledged England’s knack for dramatic late recoveries in this tournament, posting online: “Good luck to the Lionesses tomorrow. “The nation is so proud you are through to the final, after some stunning comebacks! We are all cheering you on! W.”
England secured their final berth with a nail-biting triumph over Italy in extra time in Switzerland on Tuesday. The team also needed a thrilling penalty shootout victory against Sweden to maintain their championship aspirations and progress to the semi-final, having appeared destined for elimination during extra time.
England manager Sarina Wiegman admitted Euro 2025 has delivered the most “craziest” sequence of tournament fixtures in her coaching tenure.
Speaking on Saturday, she remarked: “In this environment you have challenges all the time. Before the World Cup, we had challenges with players who were injured. Of course, we prepare a lot and we know the players really well. We think of scenarios, ‘Who is the first player to select? Who is the second?’. You’re prepared for challenges. But in this tournament, it has been the craziest one with how the games went. That has been different.”
Michelle Agyemang, 19, who had one England cap before the tournament, has emerged as a rising star in this competition, twice saving the team with equalisers in their quarter and semi-final comebacks.
Her football journey began at Brandon Groves AFC in South Ockendon, Essex, where the club is eagerly awaiting the final.
Roy Enright, 45, who manages the girls’ team, commented: ” I think it will be a tight game, very close and it might even go to extra time. Everyone is excited for the game. It is fantastic to see the impact Michelle has shown. The girls in my team are truly inspired by what Michelle is doing at the moment.”
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