Lucy Bronze and Jordan Nobbs were the babies of the England team at the 2013 European Championship in Sweden. They barely spoke to older players such as Casey Stoney, and when Nike sent them boots that were slightly too small,

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.

The UEFA Women's EURO 2025 semi-finals match England with Italy in Geneva on Tuesday before Germany face Spain in Zurich the following night. We look at four players who could be key to their teams earning a place in the Basel final.

Tweed, scored a goal and a crucial penalty in England's quarter-final victory over Sweden at the Women's Euros. | ITV News Tyne Tees

Bronze, in her seventh major tournament, was exceptional for England as she helped them battle back from 2-0 down to force a penalty shootout. England were staring at an early exit from Euro 2025 with Sweden in control of the game until Wiegman made a flurry of substitutions around the 70-minute mark.

"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.

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.

Having grown up on Lindisfarne, Lucy Bronze has gone on to collect nearly every accolade possible in women's football and she's ready to do it all again in Switzerland

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.