Sarina Wiegman singles out one England star with two-word verdict on Euros heroics

Sarina Wiegman has heaped praise on England's young star Michelle Agyemang, hailing her as "something special" after the 19 year old once again played the role of saviour for the Lionesses at Euro 2025. The teenager's heroics ensured England's dramatic comeback against Italy and secured their spot in the final.

Agyemang, who has already netted three goals in her first four caps, was instrumental in turning the tide during the semi-final clash in Geneva. Despite Italy's Barbara Bonansea putting the underdogs ahead, it was Agyemang who came off the bench to rescue England, just as she did in the quarter-final against Sweden.

The youngest member of the Lionesses' squad made a significant impact late in the second half, scoring a late goal to take the match to extra-time - and she also hit the crossbar in extra time. Chloe Kelly then followed up by smashing home the rebound from her own saved penalty, sealing the victory.

Wiegman couldn't hide her admiration for Agyemang's talent and maturity at such a young age. "She has something special," the England boss gushed.

"She's only 19-years-old, she's very mature, she knows exactly what she has to do."

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The manager highlighted Agyemang's quick learning ability and versatility, noting her threat inside the box and her effectiveness as a target player. Wiegman was particularly impressed with Agyemang's precision, even when striking the woodwork, and predicted a dazzling future for the youngster if she maintains her trajectory.

Despite the meteoric rise of the major tournament debutant who netted just 41 seconds into her England debut in April, Wiegman is not compelled to give her more playtime.

"She's not forcing me," Wiegman firmly stated, having led teams to three consecutive European finals and now chasing a third trophy – one with the Netherlands and potentially two with England if they triumph in Sunday's Basel final.

"I think she is very grateful she gets minutes, and she's really ready for it. I think her growth and her development went so quickly, from not starting at Brighton, being on loan, to getting lots more minutes and showing how good she is and coming into our team.

"I think how these things go, (they've gone) pretty smoothly for her, and I think she feels very good about that."

England are poised to discover their opponents for Sunday's showdown – either World Cup champions Spain or Germany, whom England defeated 2-1 in the final of their home Euros to clinch their first major trophy in 2022 after Kelly's extra-time goal.

Agyemang, returning to Arsenal after her loan spell, has earned accolades from Gunners teammate and England skipper Williamson – the player she substituted with five minutes left in normal time.

"She feels inevitable right now," Williamson remarked. "I think she's quality. I think what she brings, she's a nightmare to play against. I'm glad she's my teammate at club and country.

"She deserves her flowers. I hope she gets them. I hope she enjoys tonight, and then I hope she's ready to go at the weekend."

Arsenal's own Chloe Kelly, fresh from inking a permanent deal with the club earlier this month, was over the moon, feeling like she was living in a "fantasy" and bursting with pride to be English after etching her name further into the nation's footballing annals.

Agyemang's impact on the pitch didn't escape her notice, as Kelly lauded her for sparking a turnaround, "made something happen for the team, got us back in the game, and built so much momentum for us."

Kelly couldn't hide her admiration, especially highlighting a moment that nearly broke the deadlock: "Especially that one where she hits the crossbar, I think that gave us a new lease of energy. She was unbelievable tonight. She gave us a lot of confidence, and when your forward is doing that, it's special."

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