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Lionesses EURO 2025 Squad REACTION! No Parris? | Fara & Anita React


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Yes guys! Fara Williams and Anita Asante are back for another Fara Reacts, diving straight into the biggest news in English women's football: The Lionesses squad for EURO 2025 has just been announced, and we've got unfiltered thoughts!


In this episode, we discuss:


🤯 The HUGE Nikita Parris Exclusion: Given her experience and incredible form (12 goals, 5 assists this season!), was this a massive shock? We compare her stats to other forwards in the squad.

šŸ¤” Any Other Squad Surprises? Who else made the cut unexpectedly, or who was surprisingly left out?

tactical Evolution: How will Sarina Wiegman set up the team for EURO 2025? Are the Lionesses building towards a more defensive or possession-based identity?

šŸ’” Losing Leaders: With Mary Earps, Fran Kirby retiring, and Millie Bright stepping back for mental health reasons, what does it mean for the squad's personality, leadership, and game-changing ability on the pitch? Fara shares her own experience of dealing with big names being absent from major tournaments.

šŸ—£ļø Mental Health in Elite Football: We discuss Millie Bright's brave decision with empathy and what it means for player well-being.

🦁 Squad Resilience: Can this Lionesses group rally, find new leaders, and forge a winning identity before the Euros?

Tune in for our raw reactions and expert insights as we break down the EURO 2025 squad announcement!


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