LUCY BRONZE has revealed that she played the entirety of Euro 2025 with a fractured tibia.
The Lionesses stalwart, 33, incredibly fought through the serious injury to play a key role as Sarina Wiegman‘s side retained their Euros crown.
GettyLucy Bronze incredibly played through the pain barrier at Euro 2025[/caption]
ReutersBronze is helped by team-mates Alex Greenwood and Georgia Stanway[/caption]
GettyBronze, 33, hoists the Euro trophy aloft[/caption]
Bronze played 105 minutes of England‘s final victory over Spain, before finally being forced off at half-time of extra time with a knee issue.
Following the Lionesses’ 3-1 penalty shoot-out victory, the Chelsea full-back told the BBC: “I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, and then I have hurt my knee on my other leg.
“That’s why I got a lot of praise from the girls after the Sweden game, as I’ve been in a lot of pain. If that’s what it takes to play for England, that’s what I’ll do.”
“Very painful.”
On the tournament as a whole, warrior Bronze added: “We never lost belief in ourselves. There was a lot of noise on the outside. We stuck together and dug deep. To win on penalties. This team is so inspiring to be part of.
“What we have done today is unbelievable.
“Winning on penalties is an amazing feeling, but to lose on penalties is a horrible way to lose a final.
“I know a lot of these girls from Barca missing penalties. It is difficult, I have been there a couple of years ago.
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“This year it was meant for England.
“Today we have shown resilience. We have shown everyone to believe in yourself no matter what people say about you.”
Bronze, whose middle name fittingly is “Tough”, was praised for her robustness by boss Wiegman earlier in the tournament.
The Dutchwoman said: “That resilience, that fight. The only way you get her off the pitch is in a wheelchair.”
Fans were left in awe following Bronze’s incredible injury revelation, with one writing on X: “What an absolute warrior and fantastic servant for the Lionesses.
“If that is her last major tournament then what a way to bow out.”
A second gushed: “Absolutely inspirational Lucy Bronze. Incredible. The nation roars in pride!”
While a third swooned: “Well she lives up to her name…. TOUGH BRONZE.”
And another added: “She seriously deserves a Damehood.”
The Hann of God
By Robin Perrie – Chief Foreign Correspondent
GOALIE Hannah Hampton was England’s penalties hero with two saves as the Lionesses roared to Euros glory over Spain last night.
Hannah starred in the 3-1 shootout win after the sides drew 1-1 in Basel, Switzerland.
The King hailed their historic victory, three years after winning Euro 2022. He said: “The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can!”
They are the first senior England football team to win a major tournament on foreign soil and the first to retain a trophy after victory in 2022.
It was striker Chloe Kelly who sealed the win — repeating her feat from Wembley three years ago when she took off her jersey in celebration.
She brought it home this time by scoring the crucial penalty, sparking scenes of joy in Basel, Switzerland.
Manager Sarina Wiegman — winning her third consecutive Euros after victory in 2017 with the Netherlands — ran on to the pitch punching the air as she joined the mass of players and staff mobbing Kelly.
The Arsenal ace was in tears as she joined thousands of delighted fans singing Sweet Caroline.
Moments later, Kelly said: “I am so proud of this team. So grateful to wear this badge. So proud to be English. I was cool, I was composed.
“I knew I was going to hit the back of the net. Unbelievable. All the staff and Sarina Wiegman — she has done it again! Unbelievable.
“It is going to be crazy. I hope the whole of England comes out to support us and shows their love to these girls as they deserve it.”
GettyBronze grabs a selfie with her deserved medal[/caption]
Shutterstock EditorialThe full-back played through the pain barrier in Basel[/caption]
ReutersBronze consistently put her body on the line for her country[/caption]
AFPGoalie Hannah was England’s penalties hero as she starred in the 3-1 shootout win[/caption]
EPAIt was striker Chloe Kelly who sealed the win[/caption]
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