Sky News Daily History Girls: How football came home... again
Jul 28, 2025
18:51
After claiming back-to-back European titles, the Lionesses are now the first senior England football side to win a major tournament away from home.
The team had to overcome physical and psychological adversity throughout the tournament – from poor performances and penalty drama to a player being subjected to horrendous racial abuse. So how did inspirational manager, Sarina Wiegman, beat the odds once more?
On today's episode, our sports correspondent, Rob Harris, relives the highs and lows of Euro 2025 and we speak to the former FA Head of Women’s Football, Baroness Sue Campbell – one of the main architects of the Lionesses’ success.
Producers: Araminta Parker, Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
The team had to overcome physical and psychological adversity throughout the tournament – from poor performances and penalty drama to a player being subjected to horrendous racial abuse. So how did inspirational manager, Sarina Wiegman, beat the odds once more?
On today's episode, our sports correspondent, Rob Harris, relives the highs and lows of Euro 2025 and we speak to the former FA Head of Women’s Football, Baroness Sue Campbell – one of the main architects of the Lionesses’ success.
Producers: Araminta Parker, Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill