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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Lionesses may have found a new star ahead of Euro 2025

  • England defeated Portugal 6-0 in a confidence-boosting home performance, with Aggie Beever-Jones scoring a first-half hat-trick on her first Wembley start.
  • Beever-Jones, the Women’s PFA Young Player of the Year, seized her opportunity, displaying the hunger to secure her place for Euro 2025, following Sarina Wiegman's instructions to "destroy them."
  • Young players like Beever-Jones (21), Grace Clinton (22), and Jess Park (23) are set to play important roles in the upcoming Euros, with Hannah Hampton (24) already England’s No. 1.
  • Lauren Hemp made her first appearance of the year after recovering from a knee injury, while Lucy Bronze contributed with a goal and an assist; Leah Williamson marshalled the defence effectively.
  • Despite Portugal's poor performance, England's dominant display, marked by ruthless attacking and a fresh energy, has given Sarina Wiegman selection headaches ahead of the Euros, with potential forward options including Alessia Russo, Lauren James, and Chloe Kelly.

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