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Lionesses praise Spanish trio before Euro 2025 final

England footballer Keira Walsh speaks about team's 'never say die’ spirit
  • England's Ella Toone believes the Euro 2025 final against Spain will be won or lost in the midfield.
  • Spain's formidable midfield includes two Ballon d’Or winners, Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas, along with Patri Guijarro.
  • Toone, Keira Walsh, and Georgia Stanway are expected to form England's midfield, having faced Spain in the World Cup final.
  • Toone described the Spanish trio as “very talented” and remarked “they are tough to play against”.
  • Walsh stated that England will not focus on nullifying just one Spanish player, acknowledging the collective threat of their midfield trio.
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