Michelle Agyemang, initially considered a surprise inclusion in England's Euro 2025 squad, has emerged as a breakout star, playing a decisive role in helping the Lionesses reach the final this weekend.
The 19-year-old Arsenal striker has twice come off the bench to rescue England from elimination in dramatic fashion during the tournament in Switzerland. In the quarter-final against Sweden, with England trailing 2-0, Agyemang was introduced with 20 minutes remaining. She scored a vital equaliser after Lucy Bronze had pulled one back, before England advanced via a dramatic penalty shootout.
An even more thrilling moment followed in the semi-final against Italy in Geneva. Brought on in the 85th minute with England a goal down, Agyemang struck the equaliser six minutes into stoppage time. She later hit the crossbar with a lob in extra time, sparking a wave of pressure that led to a penalty, which Chloe Kelly converted after her initial attempt was saved, securing a 2-1 win.
Its crazy to do that two games in a row in that kind of fashion, said Agyemang after the match. It shows the character of this team and Im so grateful that were still here to see another week.
Her team-mate Kelly praised her impact, saying: "Mich came onto the pitch and made something happen. That moment when she hit the crossbar gave us a new lease of energy. She was unbelievable."