England's triumphant Lionesses have left fans in awe after defender Lucy Bronze revealed she battled through injury during their historic Women's Euros final victory against Spain.
The 31-year-old right-back played the full 90 minutes of Sunday's thrilling 2-1 win at Wembley, helping secure England's first major women's football trophy.
Bronze's Painful Secret
In a shocking post-match revelation, Bronze admitted: "I shouldn't have played today. I've been carrying an injury for the past few games."
The Barcelona star didn't disclose the nature of her injury but insisted she couldn't miss the final despite the pain. "When it's a final, you just get on with it," she said.
Fan Reactions
Supporters expressed their disbelief on social media:
- "Absolute warrior mentality from Bronze"
- "How did she play like that while injured?"
- "This makes the win even more impressive"
The revelation adds another remarkable chapter to England's fairytale tournament, where they remained unbeaten throughout.
Road to Glory
Sarina Wiegman's side overcame:
- A tough group stage including Norway
- Quarter-final drama against Spain
- Semifinal thriller versus Sweden
- The final showdown with Spain
Bronze's revelation about her injury has only heightened admiration for the team's determination and grit throughout the competition.
