ENGLAND VS ITALY AT LICKLE

Good Lord above. They make us suffer don’t they?

A ludicrous emotional rollercoaster, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a game like it. I’ve never seen a worse penalty shootout. I’ve never seen a better penalty shootout. Lucy Bronze strapping her own leg up and then leathering in a penalty so hard that it made me wince for the net. Hannah Hampton making up for a wobbly start by plugging her nose and standing like a giant in the penalty shootout. Leah Williamson, peerless. Lauren Hemp like the world’s hardest Duracell bunny. Chloe Kelly, the catalyst. Michelle Agyemang, 19 years old, doing the business and winning me 130 quid in the process. And of course, Sarina, yet again, knowing exactly what to do at exactly the right time. I love this team so much and it’s been a privilege to watch this tournament with everyone at Lickle.

What a night. Let’s do it all again on Tuesday shall we?

5er a ticket. Free beer on entry. Free pizzas. Let’s go x