FOOTIE fans are only just realising Lucy Bronze’s middle name following England’s latest Euros success.
Sarina Wiegman‘s troops retained their UEFA European Women’s Championship title on Sunday with a sensational victory over Spain.
England retained their title as European champions with a shootout victory over SpainAP
GETTYChelsea wingback Lucy Bronze played a big role in the Lionesses’ second straight Euros triumph[/caption]
GETTYFootie fans are only just realising the 33-year-old’s middle name[/caption]
The Lionesses edged their Spanish counterparts in a thrilling penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in Basel.
Bronze played a key role in England‘s retaining of the trophy, playing in all six of their matches – despite having a broken leg throughout the tournament.
Footie fans took to Wikipedia to further delve into the life of the Chelsea wingback after the shootout and her incredible fitness revelation.
And they were astounded to learn that one of Bronze’s two middle names is TOUGH.
The 33-year-old’s full name is Lucy Roberta Tough Bronze.
The second of Bronze’s middle names couldn’t be more fitting given the fact that she played the duration of the tournament with a BROKEN LEG.
The fan favourite dropped the bombshell injury news during an interview with the BBC.
She said: “I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia.
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“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.”
Reflecting on the Lionesses’ latest triumph, she 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.
Bronze suffered a knee injury to her other leg in the final
GETTYLucy Bronze played the duration of the tournament with a broken leg[/caption]
“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.
“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.”
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