Tom HamiltonJul 27, 2025, 04:13 PM ETClose• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Follow on X
Tom HamiltonJul 27, 2025, 04:13 PM ET
Close• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Follow on X
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BASEL, Switzerland –Lucy Bronzerevealed after helping England defend their European Championship title that she had played the entirety of the tournament with a fractured tibia.
Bronze was exceptional throughout the Euros as the Lionesses backed up their Euro 2022 triumph with thetitle in Switzerland this time around.
She was one of England’s standout players and wasfrequently praised by her teammatesfor her unrelenting work-rate and inspirational qualities.
She hammered home thematch-winning penaltyagainstSwedenin the quarterfinals and was a key figure as they progressed through to the final.
AgainstSpain, she was eventually forced off injured at the break in extra time but afterEngland’s penalty shootout win, she revealed the extent of her leg injury.
“I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, and then I have hurt my knee on my other leg,” Bronze told the BBC.
“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.”
She added that it was “very painful”.
Bronze is now England’s record holder for the most appearances at a major tournament with 36.
Source: Espnsoccer
