Fearless England hold final piece of puzzle to complete long road to glory

The Lionesses are in line for a £55,000 bonus if they win the Euros, 13 years after 17 players were handed the first central contracts worth £16,000 per year. Photograph: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

Sarina Wiegman said her players had reached a point where they “don’t fear anyone”, before England’s showdown with Germany in the final of the Euros.

“When you reach the final then you are one of the best teams in the tournament,” the manager said. “I think we have a very good team. We don’t fear anyone.