Now in her seventh major tournament with England, the defender has seen it all - so how does she keep going, mentally and physically?

England defender Lucy Bronze said the growth of women's football had led to an increase in racist abuse towards players as the game draws more and more fans and the spotlight is amplified.

"I will give anything and everything when I play in an England shirt," says Lucy Bronze as she prepares to empty the tank once more in England's UEFA Women's EURO 2025 semi-final against Italy.

Lucy Bronze is adamant the "proper England" mantra within the team underlines how this is a group that can find a way to win a match "by any means possible."

Sarina Wiegman hailed a captain’s contribution from Lucy Bronze after the England veteran inspired her teammates in last night’s dramatic quarter-final win over Sweden. The reigning European champions looked destined for an early exit when they trailed 2-0 at half-time following a lacklustre display.

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England heroine Lucy Bronze said it was "grit, determination and hard work" that pushed the team to win their UEFA Women's quarter-final against Sweden, as her teammates and coach paid tribute to her action-packed performance.

She strode from the centre circle, ripped off the strapping that tied up her socks and tossed it aside. She pulled her hair back and fixed it in place. There was no fear, merely defiance.