England’s Lionesses made history last night after beating Germany 2-1 at the Euro 2022 final and firmly captured the nation’s hearts – but can you guess who’s who from their childhood photos?
The 87,192-strong attendance at Wembley, which smashed the record for either a men’s or women’s Euros final, saw the team end more than 50 years of hurt by delivering the nation’s first major football trophy since 1966.
After beating the team, Chloe Kelly added more time and fired the squad in the books. GermanyIt was a tightly contested game that captured 15 million viewers at home, as well as tens to thousands of fans watching it in fan parks and pubs across the country.
The official England account on TikTok shared adorable photos of Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze ahead of their victory match.
FEMAIL shows you the cute images of the players as young children. Scroll down for more information about which childhood photo belongs to which player.
CHILDHOOD PHOTOS
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This 27-year-old Arsenal player was taken by her parents for a kickabout with the boys aged five ‘to burn off some energy’
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This talented player is captain of the England national team… but can you tell who she is from her childhood photo?
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The footballer, half Portuguese, spent her youth on Lindisfarne in Northumbrian, with her grandparents.
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This English soccer player won praise from her fans for showing great skill throughout the Euros. She also serves as a defender in Chelsea
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The player was not just an outstanding pitch star, but also has a Loughborough University business degree.
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Josh Roper is the former coach of this player. Her wrist has the Olympic rings inked on it
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This Manchester United duo was hailed by England as the secret weapons of England throughout the tournament.
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This skilled 28-year-old footballer currently plays for Arsenal as well as the England squad
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He is not only an England player but also serves as a Manchester City Midfielder
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Phil Neville, the former England Women’s coach has given high praise to this footballer. He said that the Manchester City player might be the best anywhere in the world.
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The talented Lioness also plays in the US National Women’s Soccer League.
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This 33-year-old footballer is the Lionesses all-time leading scorer
RESPONSE
1. Beth Mead
2. Leah Williamson
3. Lucy Bronze
4. Millie Bright
5. Mary Earps
6. Lauren Hemp
7. Ella Toone & Alessia Russo
8. Nikita Parrs
9. Keira Walsh
10. Georgia Stanway
11. Rachel Daly
12. Ellen White
