After the drama-filled triumph earlier this week, England have booked their place in another final of a major tournament. They did it the hard way, but a 95th-minute equaliser from 19-year-old Arsenal starlet Michelle AGYEMANG took the Lionesses through to extra-time against Italy before her Arsenal teammate Chloe Kelly‘s 119th-minute rebounded penalty sealed England’s spot in the last game.
The Lionesses will face Spainwho had drama of their own in the semi-final, in a repeat fixture of their matchup in the World Cup final in 2023, when it was the Lionesses who left disappointed. Spain beat Germany in extra time on Wednesday (July 23), with a goal from Aitana Bonmatí all that separated the teams.
All this has meant the buildup to the game has been tenser than ever; will England manager Sarina Wiegman keep Agyemang and Kelly on the bench to bring on as impact substitutions again, or will she opt for the pair from the start? That remains to be seen, but on Saturday night (July 26), London’s tallest landmark will light up to celebrate the squad’s success.
The Shard will light up in the colour of St George’s cross the evening before the match and shine across London after the sun goes down. You’ll no doubt have already planned where you’re watching the game on Sunday (July 27) at 5pm, but if you’re out and about on Saturday night, be sure to look towards the building as your nerves start to grow.
England will be hoping for the same outcome as their last final of the Euros, when it was Chloe Kelly (again) who sent them to glory with 2-1 victory over Germany in 2022. Is it written for another big game moment from Kelly? Let’s see…
