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Lionesses of 2025 echo Southgate’s 2024 England with bumpy ride to Spain final

Lionesses of 2025 echo Southgate’s 2024 England with bumpy ride to Spain final

The article draws parallels between the journeys of the 2025 England women's national team and the 2024 England men's national team at the Euros. Both teams had a lauded coach under scrutiny, super-sub strikers, world-class players delivering "Who else?" moments, a Bayern Munich star struggling with injury, and a statement performance against the Netherlands. The article highlights the similarities in the teams' paths, including a crucial late equalizer against Italy from a substitute player, much like Ollie Watkins' late winner against the Netherlands for the men's team. The article suggests that while the ride has been bumpy, Sarina Wiegman's side knows how to win a Euros, echoing the success of Gareth Southgate's team.

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