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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Laura Connor

Euro England squad built on childhood friendship and mentoring from old players

They forced the nation to sit up and take notice of women’s football as they smashed their way to today’s Euros final – but England’s Lionesses say that is all down to their unbreakable bonds.

The immense team spirit that took them all the way to Wembley is built on friendships that go all the way back to their childhoods.

And their revolution in female football is inspired by attentive mentoring from older players.

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