The European Football Championship begins today in England.
The home country starts the tournament against Austria in front of 70,000 at Old Trafford.
– We are not robots, there will be nerves, says Captain Leah Williamson.
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The big football party kicks off this summer tonight when England meet Austria before the sale of Old Trafford in Manchester.
The England national team enters the tournament with high expectations, as it is one of the favorites in the tournament for the gold medal.
We will do the same things we always do and focus on our style of play. We’ve been waiting for this for a long time, so it’s an exciting moment and it would be strange if we weren’t excited,” says national team captain Sarina Weigmann at the pre-match press conference.
The person who will lead the England national team is 25-year-old Arsenal midfielder Leah Williamson.
“I will remember forever”
– I’m sure when I go back to the match in retrospect, it will be a moment I will remember forever. I will be very proud and will try to enjoy it as much as I can, says the England captain, while acknowledging that the first show will be something extra.
– We are not robots, there will be nerves. We understand expectations. But that’s my job and if I’m not ready and excited, why should I do it.
And although the pressure is great, she is not bothered by anything.
Everyone has their own way of dealing with it, and journalism is a privilege and we embrace it. It comes with functionality but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy it at the same time. The team is in a great place and I think we are all ready.