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THE BEAUTIFUL GAME

OWEN HARGREAVES • “At 10 Downing Street, Cherie Blair said, ‘You’re Canadian, so why do you play for England?’ It hurt. I was like, ‘Sorry, what?’”

THE ULTIMATE QUIZ • Prove you know more than your mates by answering questions on everyone from Pele to Scott McTominay

JULES BREACH • The presenter, who’ll cover the Euros for FOX Sports, on the impact of the Lionesses’ 2022 win

GAMES THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

IS WREXHAM’S RISE THROUGH THE LEAGUES A FAIRYTALE OR NOT?

“I’M NOT A VAMPIRE, HONEST!” • Arsenal street artist Northbanksy has gained fame for his murals, after a terrible misunderstanding almost led to his demise

GAIL EMMS • The badminton Olympic medallist talks dodging Alan Shearer shots and her mum’s Azteca heroics

LONG MAY THEY REIGN • For the first time since 1970, an England senior team attempt to defend their title – the Lionesses haven’t had things all their own way since Euro 2022, but they’re determined to retain their crown

BETH MEAD “I’D LOVE TO WIN THE GOLDEN BOOT AGAIN, BUT IT’S MORE IMPORTANT TO RETAIN THE EUROS” • The Arsenal forward was player of the tournament in 2022 – after injury ruled her out of the World Cup, she’s desperate to enjoy more success in Switzerland

ELLA TOONE “THIS IS MY FIRST TOURNAMENT WITHOUT MY DAD – HE’D WANT ME TO JUST ENJOY IT” • Nearly a year since her father’s passing, the Manchester United midfielder hopes to score yet more crucial Lionesses goals in Switzerland this summer

GEORGIA STANWAY “I’VE TATTOOED A LOT OF MY TEAM-MATES – IT’S EXTRA PRESSURE TO MAKE IT PERFECT!” • Since stunning Spain in 2022, the midfielder has moved to Bayern Munich and taken up a hobby – recently, though, she’s been battling to be fit for the finals

FRAN KIRBY “MISSING THE WORLD CUP WAS REALLY HARD – I TRIED EVERYTHING TO MAKE IT” • A champion in 2022, injury ruled the 31-year-old out of England’s last major tournament – this term, she’s flourished once more after a move to Brighton

ALESSIA RUSSO “SCORING THAT BACKHEEL IN 2022 WAS GREAT – PEOPLE TRUST ME TO TRY THINGS” • The Arsenal striker shot to fame with her improvised goal against Sweden at the last Euros – now she’s the Lionesses’ main attacking threat this summer

THE WAIT IS OVER • It’s been 19 years since Jess Fishlock made her debut for Wales – now, at 38, she has helped them to their first ever major tournament. She tells FFT she’s eyeing a Euros record this summer to boot…

SPAIN: THE TEAM WHO JUST WANT TO PLAY FOOTBALL • La Roja’s stars won their first ever major trophy two years ago, only for glory to be overshadowed by controversy; this time, they hope for no distractions

ALEXIA PUTELLAS: “THE WORLD CUP WAS A RACE AGAINST TIME FOR ME. NOW I WANT TO SHOW THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF” • Injury ruled the two-time Ballon d’Or winner out of Euro 2022; a sub in the World Cup final on her return, the 31-year-old has now rediscovered top form

JOHANNA RYTTING KANERYD: “WINNING BRONZE AT THE WORLD CUP WAS SPECIAL. HOPEFULLY WE CAN TAKE THE NEXT STEP” • The 28-year-old Chelsea winger is Sweden’s reigning player of the year – and after tasting success Down Under in 2023, she fancies more in Switzerland…

A SUMMER OF TOURNAMENTS • The Women’s Euros may be the major showpiece of 2025, but other national teams are preparing to go toe-to-toe too, in Morocco, Minneapolis and more…

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