The champion class speaks out
Trailing for much of the match in their semi-final against Italy at St.Jakob-Park, England showed the class and strength of the reigning European champions. Yet it was incredible how the Three Lions fought back to level the score at 1-1 in injury time before sealing the victory with a cool-headed Chloe Kelly penalty just a minute before the second half of extra time ended.
England dream of continuing their miracle in the European arena. Photo: UEFA
The victory is not only a testament to the team's will and spirit, but also an affirmation of England's position in the world of women's football. They are facing the opportunity to successfully defend the European championship - something that in the history of the women's Euro, only Germany has been able to do.
Behind that success, it is impossible not to mention the role of coach Sarina Wiegman - the woman who turned England into a formidable force. Since taking over the team in 2021, Wiegman immediately made her mark with the Euro 2022 championship, followed by the 2023 World Cup runner-up and now a second consecutive Euro final.
Sarina Wiegman's mark
The Dutch coach's stability, science and determination have helped England form a clear identity: disciplined, stubborn and explosive at the right time... England's latest achievement has helped Sarina Wiegman make history as the first coach to take her teams to five consecutive major finals (the Netherlands women's team reached the final of Euro 2017, World Cup 2019 and England women's team reached the final of Euro 2022, World Cup 2023, Euro 2025) - a feat that no one has achieved in both men's and women's football.
Not only good at tactics, Sarina Wiegman also stands out in her ability to inspire and build the competitive mentality of her students. When facing the Italian team, when the match was deadlocked, she put on the field young players like Michelle Agyemang - who scored the equalizer to make it 1-1, or let Chloe Kelly reprise her role as a "super sub" like in the Euro 2022 final.
With an impressive journey, England are now only one match away from the championship trophy. Whether the final opponents are Spain or Germany, one is the reigning World Cup champion and the other has won the Euro 8 times in the past 41 years - the "Three Lions" women are still highly appreciated, not only because of their balanced force but also thanks to the leadership of a master coach.
In the early morning of July 28, on the St.Jakob-Park grass field in Basel, the England women's team will enter the final battle with the desire to defend the Queen's title. If successful, the name of Sarina Wiegman and the golden generation of women's football in the foggy country will be mentioned as a legend.
"Coach Sarina Wiegman's use of people shows her sharpness and precise calculation in every moment.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/tuyen-nu-anh-va-giac-mo-ngoi-hau-196250723210707098.htm
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