The final day begins for the German footballers in the noble quarters in a former noble residence in Watford northwest of London without being woken up together.
“Tomorrow morning is individual breakfast. There are players who get up earlier, there are players who like to sleep longer,” reported vice-captain Svenja Huth before the final of the European Championship against England this Sunday (5 p.m. local time/6 p.m. CEST /ARD and DAZN).
In contrast to the previous tournament games, the day does not last quite as long for the DFB women, who previously played three hours later. “Then there will be a short walk and an activation,” said Huth as the day progressed. “Lunch together. Put your feet up again and then go full throttle to the stadium.” The teams have to be in Wembley an hour and a half before kick-off.
It is clear that the end – no matter how happy or sad it may be – will take place again in the team quarters with its spacious park and golf course. On arrival at the final hotel prescribed by the European Football Union UEFA, goalkeeper Merle Frohms said with a smile: “I think there’s a party location, too. So the conditions for Sunday aren’t bad.”