With ‘Team’, Wiegman mainly referred to the English resilience. Both in the quarterfinals against Sweden and in the semi -final against Italy, switching off was near, but it still worked out. England also fought back from a backlog against Spain.
“In advance we told each other that we could also win this game, we really believed in it. Losing your first game and becoming European champion is incredible. It was a chaotic tournament for us, with bizarre denouplings. I have a medal around my neck and stand with the trophy again.”
Sarina Wiegman does it again: England is prolonging European title after penalties against Spain
Defeat is hard at Spain
“I am proud of this team and so grateful to wear this shirt and be English,” responded Chloe Kelly, who took the decisive penalty kick. Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton praised the resilience of her team. “This team is incredible in that regard. We have often shown to be back from a backlog. I lost the thread in the penalty shootout series. As soon as I saw Kelly run away, I knew we had won.”
The defeat arrived hard at Spain. “I am in shock. We have given everything,” said playmaker Bonmatí. “I have to apologize for my missed penalty. Technically we were better, but that’s not all. You have to score.”