scar@scartinelli

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Oct 2

i really don’t think any tournament will ever come close to this one for me. the crowds, the players, the commentary. everything about it is so memorable and brings back the joy this tournament brought. winning it was one thing but the way these players won it was just insane, some of the best football i’ve ever seen us play. this group of players was a special special group and my favourite for sure. the way they amped the crowd after every tackle, but stayed calm and collected. the way they fought for every ball and never gave up. the comeback vs spain, and the winner vs germany are two of the highlights of not only this tournament but all football i’ve watched. you could tell this meant a lot to the players and that the players were hungry to win this and would do anything to make sure they did. everything was near perfect in this tournament, the tactical side of it from sarina was the best we’ve seen from her. i don’t think anyone will ever be able to replicate what this tournament brought for england, nor the way they won it. winning a home euros was always gonna feel special, especially as our first euros win, but the change it brought for women’s football across the country was monumental, and rewatching it you can tell why. even only being 1-0 up it felt comfortable we would win because these players were giving their all into defending the lead. this squad will always hold a special place for me, bus also for women’s football in general, especially in england for the things they did for the WSL. leah williamson, keira walsh and especially beth meads performance in this tournament cannot be overstated, the whole squad were perfect but those 3 were key players for me that we don’t win without.

Player of the match

Bethany Mead

England W