How becoming back-to-back European Champions impacts the nation
Now that the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 is over, the Lionesses are trailblazers in women’s football.
Memories of the summer of 2022 are back, as the nation once again witnesses a European trophy lift. Becoming European Champions for the first time impacted the nation, but becoming European Champions for the second time has created an even stronger legacy.
How much have Sarina Wiegman’s England side impacted the future of women’s football? And how did they repeat history once again this summer?
Guro Reiten: A closer look at the Norwegian Superstar
In recent years, Guro Reiten has emerged as one of the top midfielders in the women’s game. The Norwegian international plays her club football with Chelsea FC and is a key component of Sonia Bompastor’s winning mentality.
Known for her creativity and forward vision on the pitch, Reiten steps up when it matters most. If the team need to score a spot kick in the dying minutes of the game, her determined character makes her the perfect choice. She is certainly an asset to both her club and country.
Becky Spencer: A new chapter awaits, but a legacy is left behind
After six memorable years at Tottenham Hotspur FC, Becky Spencer is returning to Chelsea for her next chapter. Following a loan spell with the Barclays Women’s Super League Champions, the goalkeeper signed a permanent one-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year.
Despite departing the club with a lack of silverware, the Jamaica international won the hearts of fans with her confidence, gentle personality, and incredible technique.
Wales: A closer look at the nation making history with their UEFA Women’s EURO debut
History is made for Wales. For the first time, the Wales Women’s National team are one of sixteen nations to qualify for the UEFA Women’s European Championships. With the tournament taking place in Switzerland, this will be the trip of a lifetime for Rhian Wilkinson’s Welsh squad.
Whilst so many big names feature in the EUROs, this tournament may seem even more special for the Welsh team, being their first time out on such a big stage.
Sarina Wiegman: Does she have what it takes to inspire the Lionesses to another European title?
In Sarina We Trust…Or Do We?
The Lionesses kickstarted their UEFA Women’s European Championship as Champions of the last, forcing them to defend their title in this year’s tournament. Sarina Wiegman’s England are looking to continue this winning legacy and go all the way.