Euro 2022 is drawing to a close with just two games remaining to decide who will be the next European Women’s Champion. England booked their place at Wembley last night with a devastating 4-0 win over Sweden, but second place in the final is still up for grabs. Tonight, Germany face France in Milton Keynes with the winner advancing to Sunday’s showpiece match. The Germans are aiming for a ninth title in the competition’s history and have won all their games in this campaign so far. They kept four clean sheets and remain one of the favorites for the distance. ending a nine-year wait to add to their list of honors in this competition. Their opponents, France, have never reached the semi-finals of the European Championship before, but showed their potential by beating the Netherlands in the previous round. They have never been to the final of a major event in the history of the women’s team with fourth place at the 2011 World Cup and the 2012 London Olympics remaining their best achievements. Against the Netherlands, Corinne Diacre’s side missed good chances to score early on and although they came through that match with a win, they cannot afford to be so miserable against the eight-time champions this time around. Follow all the action as Germany take on France in the Euro 2022 semi-finals:
Germany vs France
Kicking off at 20:00, the semi-final takes place in Milton Keynes England are through to Sunday’s Euro 2022 final Germany defeated Austria and France beat the Netherlands in the quarterfinals Klara Buhl tested positive for Covid-19 and misses the race Germany XI: Frohms; Gwinn, Hendrich, Hegering, Rauch; Magull, Oberdorf, Dabritz; Huth, Popp, Brand France XI: Peyraud-Magnin; Perisset, Mbock Bathy, Renard, Karchaoui; Bailbaut, Toletti, Geyoro; Diani, Mallard, Cascarino
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Germany vs France
Germany have won eight of the last 10 European Championships. To date, only 12 euros have come out. They progressed from eight of their nine semi-finals, failing only against Italy in 1993. They are the giants of this competition. Michael Jones July 27, 2022 7:31 p.m 1658946394
Germany vs France
Warm-ups are underway, just over 30 minutes to go until kick-off. (REUTERS) (REUTERS) (PA) Michael Jones 27 July 2022 19:26 1658946029
Fans are starting to arrive in Milton Keynes
The weather has turned in Milton Keynes and rain is pouring over the fans as they arrive at the stadium before kick-off. This will be a close match, either team can win it and the odds of going to extra time are quite favorable. Which sets of supporters will be cheering at the end of the night? (Getty Images) (REUTERS) Michael Jones July 27, 2022 7:20 p.m 1658945729
England captain Leah Williamson is focused on getting the job done in the Euro 2022 final
Captain Leah Williamson stressed England are focused on completing their mission after the Euro 2022 hosts secured a place in Sunday’s final at Wembley. After goals from Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Fran Kirby saw them beat Sweden 4-0 in the semi-finals at Bramall Lane, the Lionesses are in their first major tournament final since Euro 2009. Either Germany or France will be the opposition as they look to get their hands on major silverware for the first time in their history. When asked about the evolution of English women’s football and working towards a moment like Sunday, Williamson said: “We started a journey and people changed the game.”
England captain Leah Williamson is focused on getting the job done in the Euro 2022 final
The Lionesses will face either Germany or France at Wembley on Sunday Michael Jones July 27, 2022 7:15 p.m 1658945429
Alessia Russo ‘loves to play football’ amid dream run to Euro 2022
Alessia Russo has spoken of how much fun she is having on the pitch after her superb backheel in England’s 4-0 Euro 2022 semi-final win over Sweden. Substitute Russo scored the third goal at Bramall Lane in the 68th minute when she slotted the ball through the feet of Hedvig Lindahl after the keeper saved her initial shot. It was the fourth goal for the Manchester United striker in Lyon’s home Euro campaign, which will now conclude with Sunday’s final at Wembley against either Germany or France. Russo, who is in her first major international tournament and has come off the bench to replace Ellen White in each of England’s five matches, when asked about her confidence levels: “I like it, so it helps with self confidence”.
Alessia Russo ‘loves to play football’ amid dream run to Euro 2022
The striker has scored four goals in the tournament so far, including a brilliant back-heel in the 4-0 semi-final win over Sweden on Tuesday night. Michael Jones July 27, 2022 7:10 p.m 1658945119
Beth Mead, Millie Bright and Alessia Russo: Assessing England’s strengths at Euro 2022
England are preparing for their first European Championship final since 2009 thanks to a stunning 4-0 win over Sweden at Bramall Lane. The Lionesses, who have never won the competition, will face either France or Germany in Sunday’s Wembley decider after goals from Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Fran Kirby. Here we pick three players who have been instrumental in the hosts’ Euro 2022 campaign.
Assessing England’s strengths at Euro 2022
The Lionesses will face either France or Germany in Sunday’s final at Wembley Michael Jones July 27, 2022 7:05 p.m 1658944649
Germany vs France
Just over an hour until kick-off. Michael Jones 27 July 2022 18:57 1658944334
Pop is enjoying his Euro 2022 appearances
Germany captain Alexandra Popp has won a lot for her country. She has won an Olympic gold medal, a FIFA Under-20 World Cup, multiple Women’s Champions League and UEFA Frauen-Bundesliga titles, as well as individual honors including 118 international caps. But, she has never won the European Women’s Championship. Popp was sidelined with serious injuries for both the 2013 and 2017 editions, with a torn ankle ligament and meniscus problem respectively, and then suffered a potentially career-ending injury in early 2021 when a piece of cartilage she snapped inside. knee. Had the tournament not been postponed to 2022, they would have missed the finals for a third consecutive time and after playing Germany’s opening game at Brentford Popp said: “It was a really special moment because I felt like a lot of people had already written me off, “I was able to show with my fighting spirit and my mentality that I am still a force to be reckoned with. I’m not just here to make up the numbers.” Michael Jones 27 July 2022 18:52 1658944044
Germany vs France: Team changes
Germany boss Martina Voss-Tecklenburg makes an enforced change as Klara Buhl leaves after testing positive for Covid-19 and Jule Brand comes in to replace her. France are unchanged from the team that defeated Holland in the quarter-finals. Michael Jones 27 July 2022 18:47 1658943770
Germany – France: Elevens
Germany XI: Frohms; Gwinn, Hendrich, Hegering, Rauch; Magull, Oberdorf, Dabritz; Huth, Popp, Brand France XI: Peyraud-Magnin; Perisset, Mbock Bathy, Renard, Karchaoui; Bailbaut, Toletti, Geyoro; Diani, Mallard, Cascarino Michael Jones 27 July 2022 18:42
