Esme Morgan on Lucy Bronze’s Performance
During the recent Euro 2025 tournament, England defender Esme Morgan highlighted her teammate Lucy Bronze‘s incredible performance, humorously recalling that the note she slipped to Bronze during a tense quarterfinal against Sweden read “save us GOAT [greatest of all time].” Morgan made her remarks following England’s dramatic progression towards defending their European Championship title, showing gratitude for some fortuitous late-game goals that characterized their knockout stage run.
Team Resilience and Belief
In an interview with ESPN Futbol W, Morgan expressed her belief in the team’s capabilities, even when they faced a 2-0 deficit in the quarterfinal match, stating that a calmness enveloped the squad and reassured them that they wouldn’t exit the tournament just yet.
“There was just this sense of calm and I think we have a lot of belief in our team, in the talent that we’ve got,”
she shared.
Bronze’s Impact and Leadership
Bronze played a pivotal role by scoring the first goal that instigated England’s comeback, all while managing the pain of a fractured tibia throughout the tournament. Morgan characterized Bronze as a fierce competitor and an extraordinary leader whose focus and determination are unparalleled.
“When you look around the pitch and see players like Lucy, such an incredible leader… her mindset is like nothing I have ever seen before,”
she stated. Morgan remarked on the power of Bronze’s influence on the game, joking that the note she passed during the match may have inspired an extraordinary performance from her teammate.
Transition to NWSL
Moving on from her time in the Women’s Super League (WSL), Morgan transitioned to the NWSL, joining Washington Spirit in 2024. She spoke of the fresh challenges she faced in the United States, particularly in adapting to the formidable attacking players in the league. Reflecting on the U.S. playoff experience, Morgan described the atmosphere of the games as electric, noting that such drama and excitement are not seen in European leagues.
Upcoming Matches and NFL Invitation
In an added note of excitement, following her success in the Euros, she received an invitation from NFL quarterback Trevor Lawrence to attend a Jacksonville Jaguars game in London, expressing her surprise and delight, given her long-standing support for the team. As Morgan prepares for her upcoming match against Gotham FC this Saturday, she looks forward to facing her England teammate Jess Carter, another reunion on the pitch.
