England star Beth Mead reveals what she stated to girlfriend Vivianne Miedema after the lovers was rivals in Lionesses’ 4-0 thrashing of the Netherlands to maintain Euros dream alive

England star Beth Mead has revealed what she stated to her associate Vivianne Miedema after the Lionesses beat the Netherlands 4-0 on Wednesday evening. 

Sarina Wiegman’s aspect put in a ruthless efficiency to get their Euro 2025 hopes again on monitor after a disappointing opening defeat towards France. 

Mead, who was team-mates with Miedema at Arsenal for seven years earlier than the latter departed for Manchester Metropolis, shared how the pair interacted after the match. 

They’ve been in a relationship since 2022 and got here up towards each other with a lot on the road for each gamers. 

Come the ultimate whistle, it was Mead who was the happier of the 2 gamers, as England eased to victory because of a brace from Lauren James and targets from Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone. 

However the ahead stated she could be supportive of her associate, who suffered a demoralising defeat. 

They’ve been in a relationship since 2022 and got here up towards each other with a lot on the road for each gamers

Chatting with Match of the Day after the match, Mead stated: ‘I have not correctly [spoken to Miedema] but.

‘I gave her a cuddle and instructed her we would converse in a bit so I am going to let her have just a little time to name off.

‘It is exhausting. You clearly need your associate to do effectively however not whenever you’re taking part in one another.

‘I feel clearly it is a robust day on the workplace for her and he or she was there for me [after England’s defeat to France] so I am going to do the identical again.’

With a spot within the knockout phases on the road, Miedema made it clear that their relationship could be put to 1 aspect previous to Wednesday’s conflict.

‘We each know what we’re going by,’ stated the Netherlands No 9. ‘Our golden rule is we don’t focus on something. I don’t know whether or not she’ll be beginning tomorrow. For as soon as, we won’t be buddies!’

‘As a Dutch participant, I’ll do every part doable to win the sport – all 23 of us, plus our employees. If it’s not a pleasant second for Beth, it’s not an issue for me.’

Requested if she could be heartbroken ought to Mead and England be knocked out, Miedema replied: ‘I don’t suppose she’ll converse to me for a bit. I’ve additionally obtained a few of my greatest buddies in that staff, but it surely’s simply a part of the sport. I’ll be completely happy for us (the Netherlands) if we are able to get by tomorrow.’

‘It’s robust – I do know I’m with Beth – however I’ve obtained a few of my greatest buddies in that staff. That’s a part of soccer. I’ve come up towards this in membership soccer earlier than. I’ve most likely been on the opposite finish of it within the final couple of tournaments.’

England’s win coupled with France’s victory over Wales leaves Group D delicately poised however come the tip of the group stage, each Mead and Miedema may see their sides advance to the knockout phases.