Fran Kirby is determined to end her semi-final curse and leave a legacy for the women’s game.
Chelsea star Kirby was part of England ’s squad when they lost the World Cup semi finals in 2015 and 2019 and finished on the losing side against Holland in the Euros five years ago. But Kirby is determined to go one better this summer and reach the final as she also believes it can be a huge moment for the Lionesses if they can write their names into history.
England boss Sarina Wiegman’s side are set to play in front of another sold out stadium at Bramall Lane in their semi-final against Sweden while more than seven million viewers tuned in to see them beat Spain in the last round. Kirby said: “We know what our ambitions are as a team and that is to win the tournament. I don’t want to be another player who loses in a semi final and doesn’t get to the final of a major tournament with England.
