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Local Lioness helps send England woman to Euro 2025 final

24 July 2025

Earlier this week, one of Thurrock’s very own helped the Lionesses roar into the Euro 2025 final.

Michelle Agyemang, born in South Ockendon, and a former Holy Cross Catholic Primary School pupil, scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser in the semi-finals against Italy. England then went on to clinch the victory in the final minute of extra time.

The Lionesses will now take on World Cup Winners, Spain, at 5pm on Sunday 27 July in their bid to win a second consecutive European Championship. 

If you’re looking for somewhere to support Michelle and the rest of the team, there’s plenty of venues you can cheer them on: 

Head to Aveley FC

Aveley Football Club will be showing the game in its main bar at Parkside, Park Lane, Aveley, RM15 4PX.

The bar will be open from 4pm ahead of the 5pm kick off, with plenty of free parking available.

Find out how to get to Aveley FC

Travel into the city to watch the game on the big screen 

TOCA will be hosting a fan park experience at the O2 Dome in London, where you can enjoy the big game atmosphere with food, drink, and live music. 

Book your tickets from £11.37 

Head to a local venue

There are plenty of venues in our borough, including pubs, that will be showing the game. 

Some of the venues will require you to book a table so make sure to look on Google or check with the venue ahead of arriving to avoid disappointment.

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