Lucy Bronze revealed she has played all of Euro 2025 with a fractured tibia after the Lionesses beat Spain on penalties in a gripping final.

• England beat Spain in Euros final
• Bronze played tournament injured
• Battled through with fractured tibia

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  After England defended their Euros title in a dramatic final in Basel on Sunday, right-back Bronze revealed she played the entire tournament with a serious injury. The Chelsea star, who also picked up a knee issue, admitted it has been "very painful" but powered through for Sarina Wiegman's team.

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  WHAT BRONZE SAID

  She told BBC One: "I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, and then I have hurt my knee on my other leg. That's why I got a lot of praise from the girls after the Sweden game, as I've been in a lot of pain. If that's what it takes to play for England, that's what I'll do. Very painful."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Bronze barely missed a minute of England's title-winning run in Switzerland over the past few weeks and did it despite playing with an injury that would likely keep many players on the sidelines. But the 33-year-old showed her physical and mental toughness to put in a huge shift for her team as they won another Euros crown.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Former Barcelona star Bronze, along with her Lionesses team-mates, will now enjoy a well-earned break before returning to domestic action in the coming weeks and months. It remains to be seen how long the veteran will be sidelined for.

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