Lucy Bronze played the entirety of England's Euro 2025 campaign with a fractured tibia. England secured a 3-1 penalty shoot-out victory against Spain after a 1-1 draw. Bronze, a key player, scored in the quarter-finals against Sweden. Despite suffering a knee injury, she revealed the pain she endured. England’s victory marked them as the second team to retain the Women's Euros. Throughout the tournament, England won all four penalty shoot-outs under coach Sarina Wiegman, showcasing their resilience in tough matches against Sweden, Spain, and Italy.
"I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, and then I have hurt my knee on my other leg," Bronze told BBC Sport.
"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. Very painful."
The Lionesses clinched the crown despite leading for just four minutes and 52 seconds in the knockout stage of the tournament.
England became the first team to have three different players scoring in the same match during a Euro final.
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