England fans have slammed UEFA for including five Germans and only four of England’s triumphant stars in their Euro 2022 Team of the Tournament. The Lionesses defeated Germany 2-1 in a thrilling final on Sunday to bring football home for the first time since 1966.
Neither goalscorers Ella Toone nor Chloe Kelly have made the Best XI, although both players played bit-part roles in the tournament prior to Sunday’s clash. Instead, goalkeeper Mary Earps, captain Leah Williamson, midfielder Kiera Walsh, and forward Beth Mead have all made the team, which is selected by UEFA’s observer panel.
Five Germans – Giulia Gwinn, Marina Hegerin, Lena Oberdorf, Alexandra Popp and Klara Buhl – are all included. England fans felt that more of Sarina Wiegman’s players deserved recognition, and fumed that star defender Millie Bright had not been included.
Bright was England’s player of the match in their quarter-final victory over Spain. The 28-year-old Chelsea centre-back was also key in both the semi-final and final, but she was snubbed regardless.
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