Lucy Bronze has become a two-time Women’s Euros champion – and done so whilst dealing with a fractured tibia.The defender started in Sunday’s final against Spain as the Lionesses retained their title with a dramatic 3-1 penalty shootout victory after the match finished 1-1.Bronze has won a sixth title with EnglandGettyBronze made her 140th appearance for England in Basel to go joint-fourth with Alex Scott in the all-time cap ranks.And the 33-year-old not only demonstrated her experience and quality, but also her determination to win despite lacking in fitness.Speaking after England’s triumph, in which she went down injured, she exuded passion for her country amid an ongoing injury battle.“I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, and then I have hurt my knee on my other leg,” she told the BBC.“That’s why I got a lot of praise from the girls after the Sweden game, as I’ve been in a lot of pain. “If that’s what it takes to play for England, that’s what I’ll do. Very painful.”England were by no means at their best during Euro 2025, and led for just four minutes and 52 seconds throughout the knockout stages.But the Lionesses showed their resilience with a penalty shootout win over Sweden and late glory against Italy before Sunday’s showpiece.“I mean, I think we never lost belief in ourselves,” Bronze said.“There was a lot of noise on the outside. We stuck together and dug deep to win on penalties.Despite injury, she continued to play for her countryGetty“This team is so inspiring to be part of. What we have done today is unbelievable.“Winning on penalties is an amazing feeling, but to lose on penalties is a horrible way to lose a final.“I know a lot of these girls from Barca missing penalties. It is difficult I have been there a couple of years ago. This year it was meant for England.“Today we have shown resilience. We have shown everyone to believe in yourself no matter what people say about you.”Mariona Caldentey opened the scoring for Spain before Alessia Russo equalised to send the final to extra-time.Bronze later went down injured and despite seemingly being able to play on, she was substituted for Niamh Charles.Bronze will now have time to rest and, of course, celebrateGettyAfter neither side could find a breakthrough in the extra 30 minutes, penalties were required to crown the Euro 2025 champions.Hannah Hampton saved two efforts from Spain and substitute Chloe Kelly netted the winner to make it back-to-back victories for England.They’re the first English side to win a major tournament on foreign soil, and first men’s or women’s team to win two titles.England have also become the second side to retain the Euros to join an exclusive club with Germany.