England defender Lucy Bronze says that her team’s substitutions have made a significant difference in their success, particularly in reaching three consecutive European finals and six semi-finals in a row. Bronze attributes the team’s consistency to their ability to bring fresh legs, enthusiasm, and tenaciousness off the bench.
Bronze acknowledges criticism of the team’s performance over the years but emphasizes that England has achieved an impressive feat by getting to back-to-back European finals without many changes to the starting lineup. The defender praises other teams’ qualities, including Germany’s fight and Spain’s football skills.
In a thrilling scenario, Bronze suggests that either a Euro 2022 or World Cup 2023 final replay could be on the horizon, given the talented opposition in both countries.
Source: https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/13399569/england-women-vs-italy-women-live-womens-euros-2025-preview-team-news-live-blog-match-updates