alexandra popp, never been on _ record-breaking goal. alexandra popp, never been on before! but record-breaking goal. alexandra - popp, never been on before! but the lead didn't last — popp, never been on before! but the lead didn't last long. _ popp, never been on before! but the lead didn't last long. just _ popp, never been on before! but the lead didn't last long. just before - lead didn't last long. just before half—time, the defender was trucked off. a cool ricochet that will haunt france. one of france's key assets was randy democrat wendy real, 61", towering above the rest. germany began to press, and up popped alexandra popp for her sixth goal of the tournament, equal with england's beth mead. 2—1 it remained, so it's germany for england at wembley on sunday. and what's likely to be a record—breaking crowd for a man or women's euro match. jim lumsden, bbc news. no doubt the england team would have been watching tonight's game with interest. meanwhile, more than nine million people tuned in for their 4—0 semi—final win over sweden. our sports news correspondent laura

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alexandra popp, the captain, we reckon players like her, players like her are paid around 40,000 eurosgiven more prominence because it's all about giving and creating role models. i spoke to some amateur women's players just role models. i spoke to some amateur women's playersjust in role models. i spoke to some amateur women's players just in the last couple of days and they all said for them this match is really meaningful because it reminds them that when they were children and really fighting to play football, they didn't have any role models and that is why, for them, it's quite a poignant experience watching games like this. , , ., , poignant experience watching games like this. , , ., . ., like this. yes, if people watch, and then hopefully _ like this. yes, if people watch, and then hopefully the _ like this. yes, if people watch, and then hopefully the salaries - like this. yes, if people watch, and then hopefully the salaries will - then hopefully the salaries will rise. thank you very much. 87,200 people inside when the stadium, about 50,000 people last night were on waiting

the latter had the first real chance after 20 minutes, alexandra popp foiled by pauline peyraud magninwendie renard — 6'1", towering head and shoulders above the rest. but renard was to be out—jumped. germany began to press, and up popped popp for her sixth goal of the tournament — level with england's beth mead. 2—1 it remained, so it's germany for england at wembley on sunday, with what's likely to be a record—breaking crowd for a women's or men's euro match. jim lumsden, bbc news. no doubt the england team would have been watching tonight's game with interest. meanwhile, more than nine million people tuned in for their 4—0 semifinal win over sweden. 0ur sports news correspondent laura scott has more on the women's team reaching a first major final since 2009. back to base and back to business for the lionesses after a triumphant night in sheffield. all the way across. where stunning saves and spectacular goals sent england's women through to their first major final in 13 years. that was the euros in 2009, where england were captained by faye white — shown here in the mask. she haile

alexandra po -, it popp, out of curiosity? alexandra popp. it is _ popp, out of curiosity?ven l popp, it is her first euroes even though she has been with the german national team, though she has been with the german nationalteam, because though she has been with the german national team, because injury has stopped herfrom national team, because injury has stopped her from featuring. national team, because injury has stopped herfrom featuring. we have seen her score a goal in every game for germany so far and it shows her importance and her incredible mentality. it will be hard for england to stop her, and england have what it takes to go all the way, but so did germany. it is a very open game, quality and great spirit and it will be a very interesting game for everybody watching. in interesting game for everybody watchinu. �* .., ., interesting game for everybody watchinu. �* .. ., ., watching. in america that we have seen star players _ watching. in america that we have seen star players like _ watching. in america that we have seen star players like alexandra i seen star

the first chance came after 20 minutes, alexandra popp, foiled by the french goalkeeper.ad, through alexandra popp. but the lead didn't last long, just before half—time, diani shrugged off a defender. wendie renard, with this header. germany began to press, and “p header. germany began to press, and up popped alexandra popp again for her sixth goal of the tournament, level with beth mead. 2—1 it remain, so it will be germany against england at wembley on sunday, with what is likely to be a record crowd for a women's or men's euros match. i think both teams have pressure because both teams know what you can win in that night, and of course, they have the whole nation behind them, but it can also give energy, but for sure, the whole england nation is expecting them to win it in their own country, and we are going to give our best to avoid that. ., �* , going to give our best to avoid that. . �*, . .~' going to give our best to avoid that. . fl. going to give our best to avoid that. . �*_ ., ., that. england's cricket has had a record-breaking _ that. england's cricket has ha

it was a night to forget for austria goalkeeper manuela zinsberger, whose mistake allowed alexandra poppon keynes on wednesday. we are very happy. it was a very intense game. all three of us worked very hard to play, and, yeah, i am happy to finish my fourth goal, yeah, i am very thankful to be here and happy and proud of the team. sweden defenders hanna gla5 and emma kullberg are doubts for sweden's euro 2022 quarterfinal against belgium on thursday after they tested positive for covid. the swedes are the highest ranked team in the competition, but they've got injury worries as well. if they beat belgium, they will face host nation england in the semifinals. england's charley hull is three shots off the lead after the opening round of the evian championship in france, the fourth women's major of the year. the 26—year—old carded a five—under round of 66 that saw her make birdie six times, with a solitary bogey, while japan's ayaka furue is the clubhouse leader by a stroke on eight under. england women have won their opening t20 match with south africa, meaning they also wrap up the multi

germany captain alexandra popp scoring twice.ament's joint leading scorer, along with england striker beth mead, on six goals. i think both teams have pressure because both teams know what you can win that night. they have the whole nation behind them but it can also give energy. the whole england nation is expecting them to win and to win in their own country. we are going to give our best to avoid that. we'll be back to birmingham shortly, but some breaking news elsewhere this morning. four—time formula one world champion sebastian vettel is retiring at the end of the season. the german, who currently drives for aston martin, is one of the sport's most succesful ever drivers. he's won 53 races in his career and enjoyed his most prolific spell between 2010 and 2013 when he won all four of his world titles, back—to—back, for red bull. committing to my passion the way i did in the way i think it is right does no longer go side by side with my wish to be a great father and husband. the energy it takes to become one with the car and

that was alexandra popp's sixth of the tournament, and was confirmation that germany are back as a footballix. - six scored by germany. the eight—time european champions beat england in the 2009 final — a 6—2 thrashing in helsinki. midfielderjill scott is the only current squad member who experienced that defeat. it's like night and day, really, but we don't want to forget everybody that came before and wore the shirt, because that is why we're here today. so it's going to be a great moment, even thinking about it, i think my voice goes a little bit, but we just have to try to remain logical, and it's one more game to go out there and achieve our dreams. game to go out there after the world cup semi—final defeat in 2019, results dipped, but sarina wiegman�*s reign has been transformative. since the dutch coach took thejob 19 games ago, the lionesses are unbeaten. they have scored a remarkable 104 goals with just four goals conceded. victory on sunday would seal an astonishing turnaround in fortunes in under a year in thejob. most of all what we wanted to do, of course, to make a difference,

had the tournament not been delayed by a year, germany captain alexandra popp would have missed the euroscored for a record fifth game in a row, twice, to take germany into the final, when she will lead her team against england at wembley on sunday. i think both teams have pressure because of both teams are no what you can win on the night and of course have the nation behind the body can also energy but, for sure, the whole england nation is expecting them to win and to win into their country. we have to do our best to avoid that. it�*s being reported that two—time former masters champion bubba watson will be the next big—name recruit to golf�*s controversial saudi—backed liv series. his signing is likely to be confirmed on thursday, when the third event on the tour gets underway in bedminster, newjersey. england�*s paul casey will make his liv debut in the event, knowing that it could jeopardise his chances of playing in future ryder cups. the rules and decisions that are going to be put in place are going to be put in place are out of my hands. i was still love to be a part of that but

means so much to every player and the chance to play in these major tournaments and you feel for alexandra poppen't able to play, and the rest of the german team. but these pictures, they are acts of the lewdly incredible.— they are acts of the lewdly incredible. , . , ., ., incredible. they really are. sarina wieaman incredible. they really are. sarina wiegman was _ incredible. they really are. sarina wiegman was pretty _ incredible. they really are. sarina wiegman was pretty much - incredible. they really are. sarina - wiegman was pretty much inscrutable. 0ccasionally she allowed herself to be done i put a hand on hips, and then at the very end, we saw her gently breathing out. the euphoria... it won't have settled in yet. euphoria... it won't have settled in et. ~ . , ., , yet. we have several hundred metres awa that yet. we have several hundred metres away that you — yet. we have several hundred metres away that you can _ yet. we have several hundred metres away that you can hear _ yet. we have several hundred metres away that you can hear the _ yet. we have several hundred metres away that

that was alexandra popp�*s sixth of the tournament, and was confirmation that germany are back as a football current squad member who experienced that defeat. it�*s like night and day, really, but we don�*t want to forget everybody that came before and wore the shirt, because that is why we�*re here today. so it�*s going to be a great moment, even thinking about it, i think my voice goes a little bit, but we just have to try to remain logical, and it�*s one more game to go out there and achieve our dreams. after the world cup semi—final defeat in 2019, results dipped, but sarina wiegman�*s reign has been transformative. since the dutch coach took thejob 19 games ago, the lionesses are unbeaten. they have scored a remarkable 104 goals with just four goals conceded. victory on sunday would seal an astonishing turnaround in fortunes in under a year in thejob. final question — and i know you love this phrase — but is it coming home? that�*s something english too, i learned. i know the fans are singing it in the stadium, and it�*s really nice because we get so much energy from our fans, and they

top club players like alexandra popp earn around 40,000 euros a year.es time up to 20 million. even chancellor and football fan 0laf scholz, who will be watching in wembley, has said it's not fair. it is difficult to really gauge the level of public enthusiasm for this match. there is undoubtedly some excitement but perhaps the best indication is right here in the centre of berlin. when germany's men reach the final of any major tournament, this whole area is cordoned off for public viewing. they call it the fan mile. now germany's women are there, well, see for yourself. there is nothing. it will take more than talent to change that, the coach tells us. he also had a surprising prediction for the match. to be honest i would say england, because they are at home, they are at wembley, they have a whole stadium behind them, so i think england are the favourites. it's a game which for so many here is about so much more than winning. jenny hill, bbc news, berlin. soa so a lot at stake, notjust so a lot at stake, not just for the english players but the germ

and alexandra popp is coming and taken a chance and run it.ably leave the trophy. i think even people _ probably leave the trophy. i think even people who _ probably leave the trophy. i think even people who are _ probably leave the trophy. i think even people who are not - probably leave the trophy. i think even people who are not that - even people who are not that bothered about the sport tuned in to watch an occasion such as this. but how does this success there, whether it is england or germany, how does it is england or germany, how does it benefit the clubs? those community groups that are playing football, how does it trickle down? it is about access. it's a whole thing of you if you can't see it you can't be it. we have children coming into this game who have probably never fought about football, we are seeing the women's team play in a national stadium in front of a sold—out crowd, setting a record for the biggest ever european final in history. i think it is that really, we have seen a lot of people speak about the access to sport.

germany have made and enforced change late on, top scorer alexandra popp was injured in the warm up.nd, contesting theirfirst euros final since 2009. germany, the ninth. they have never lost at this stage of the championships. the germans have history on their side. but england have created plenty of their own over the last month. once again, the ball is delivered in the appropriate fashion for a big game. the atmosphere, palpable, here at the national stadium. visceral, physical. a fly pass led by an all—female crew to get things under way here at wembley stadium. 13 years after the last final in which the woman to my right dissipated. angling contestant another trophy against the same opponents and 2009. things have changed a little bit.— changed a little bit. indeed they have. the professional- changed a little bit. indeed they have. the professional league, l changed a little bit. indeed they i have. the professional league, the professionalism is why the product is here onjoe today. two of the worlds best teams today here in this european championship.

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you have beth mead and alexandra popp of germany going i alexandra popp of germany going head—to—head the right time, they have all— chipped in at the right time, they have all made sure they contributed, whether— have all made sure they contributed, whether it's — have all made sure they contributed, whether it's starting to game or off the bench — whether it's starting to game or off the bench and that's been key to the tournament— the bench and that's been key to the tournament for them. the}r the bench and that's been key to the tournament for them.— the bench and that's been key to the tournament for them. they talk about ins-airin a tournament for them. they talk about inspiring a generation. _ tournament for them. they talk about inspiring a generation. leah _ inspiring a generation. leah williamson has been saying that. but they say it's about doing it for themselves and getting over the line. history beckons for them. the big thing is, when you say create a legacy big thing is, when you say create a lea j ., ., big thing is, when you say create a lea j. :, , big thing is, whe

have gone eitherway, between the golden boot could have gone either way, between beth mead and alexandra poppck—off? the change 'ust before kick-off? the news change just before kick-off? the news came _ change just before kick—off? tue: news came through change just before kick—off? tte: news came through on change just before kick—off? tt2 news came through on the monitor, popp had picked up an injury in the warm up, a huge blow for germany as they would have prepared for her to be upfront. she was joint top goal—scorer, she isjoint top goal—scorer, she isjoint top goal—scorer with beth mead on six. she didn't start the competition and it is the story of her competing in the european championships. it is the european championships. it is the first time playing in it, she missed the last two through injury and she has been robbed of the final, so you can only imagine how she must be feeling? the final, so you can only imagine how she must be feeling?— she must be feeling? the england su uad she must be feeling? the england squad ranges _ she must be feeling? the england squad ranges from _ s

the rout completed with a well worked move, finished off by alexandra popp, her first goal in her firste the increase after both lewis hamilton and george russell crashed in the final session of qualifying in austria. they'll start tomorrow's sprint race from ninth and fourth respectively. red bull's max verstappen bounced back from a disappointing race at silverstone last weekend to claim pole ahead of ferrari's charles leclerc and carlos sainz. there was a thrilling finish in the latest stage at the tour de france, as defending champion tadej pogacar showed his class once again. in the first summit finish of this year's tour, the riders bided their time before making their move. but with the line approaching, pogacar managed to close down jonas vingegaard and claim his second stage win in as many days. pogacar extended his overall lead to 35 seconds. fresh from his us open victory, england's matt fitzpatrick appears to be warming up nicely ahead of the open, which starts next thursday. he's on three under par heading into the weekend at the scottish open, leaving him four shots off th

but the main thing about that is alexandra popp who is joint top goal—scorer in the competition withd then the player she was competing with that starting spot had to come out because of covert. and she has taken the chance and run with it. and we will likely see beth mead or her left the golden boot as well. whoever wins the trophy. yes, there is more than — whoever wins the trophy. yes, there is more than just _ whoever wins the trophy. yes, there is more than just one _ whoever wins the trophy. yes, there is more than just one competition i is more than just one competition going on, there is a competition inside a thank you very much. matt graveling is with the fans on wembley way. iam i am blown away by how many people are becoming past us. i know there is 87,000 people inside wembley, it is 87,000 people inside wembley, it is a record for any european game, men or women. but honestly, i don't know how they all fitting and there. it is been constant since 1pm this afternoon. ever hopefully how this competition will make the women's game a lot more accessible in this country. jus

it was a night to forget for austria goalkeeper manuela zinsberger whose mistake allowed alexandra popp tour de france, and jonas vingegaard is close to victory. the danish cyclist won the final stage in the mountains, extending his lead to three and a half minutes. he�*s also been praised for his sportsmanship after his nearest rival crashed. britain�*s geraint thomas is also heading for the podium. drew savage reports. just 214 miles to paris and jonas vinegegaard can almost taste victory. this was the last big test in the mountains. the last chance for defending champion tadej pogacar, who was two minutes down on vingegaard to try and get them back. but he couldn�*t shake off the man in yellow. geraint thomas, having his best tour for years briefly took the pair of them by surprise. geraint thomas seizes that opportunity. but as pogacar launched his next attack, thomas was caught and left behind. he�*s likely to have to settle for third place overall. then the incident that got everyone talking. vingegaard almost crashed. pogacar hit some gravel and was down. vingegaard could have ta

the wolfsburg striker alexandra popp was the heroine, scoring in each half in a 2—1win.in women's football, amongst the big 16 teams in europe, there are still a gap. there are still vastly different levels of preparedness coming into the tournament for where we are at in women's football. we do need to focus on the markets that are there, their home base for the teams and players already competing, because the leagues are too small. there is not enough competitive opportunities. we don't access international club football, for example, so that really needs some attention as well. lorena weibes has won stage five of the tour de france femmes. remarkably, only denmark's emma norsgaard had to drop out of the race after being injured in this crash that involved around thirty riders. wiebes claimed her second stage win of the race and strengthen her grip on the green points jersey. her fellow dutch woman marianna vos finished third to retain the overall lead. that's all the sport for now. plenty more from birmingham through the afternoon. paul, thanks very much. the number o

germany captain alexandra popp lead by example scoring twice as they beat france 2—1 in milton keynese opening ceremony here at the alexander stadium . and here's a sneak peak of what we can expect later. peaky blinders creator steven knight is part of the team behind it. a cast of 2,500 including duran duran and black sabbath's tony iommi will be part of the show here. 0rganisers say the brummie accent will be put on the world stage and the ceremony will also celebrate lgbt rights, as homosexuality is still outlawed in 35 commonwealth countries. now someone who knows alexander stadium very well is the midlands' very own denise lewis. the track and field athlete won gold in herfirst commonwealth games in canada in 1994, and her second in kuala lumpur in 1998. she's been sharing what it means to have the games so close to home. my childhood, growing up in wolverhampton, travelling back and forth to birmingham was literally like a ritual. i hustled and bustled through new street station. i was a regular child, but with big ambitions. i remember visiting the alexander stadium for the fir

the pick of the goals from alexandra popp to send germany top of group b.sion of qualifying. his mercedes team—mate george russell also crashed soon after, but he'll start from fourth. red bull's max verstappen bounced back from a disappointing race at silverstone last weekend to claim pole ahead of ferrari's charles leclerc. there was a thrilling finish in the latest stage at the tour de france as defending champion tadej pogacar showed his class once again. in the first summit finish of this year's tour, the riders bided their time before making their move, but with the line fast approaching. pogacar managed to close down jonas vingegaard and claim his second stage win in as many days. they could wimbledon, the dust is settling. an amazing one at the apartment wimbledon. 18 months ago, people and will dependence wouldn't really have heard anything about cameron norrie, but now he has cemented himself into wimbledon folklore history after that famous afternoon here on at the hill, and a brilliant run, so he is around, carrying the hopes of british tennis f

germany captain alexandra popp lead by example scoring twice.s in the game, with moeen ali reaching a half century in just 16 balls, the fastest ever by an england player. they made 249 from their 20 overs. and it was too much for south africa, they could only manage 193 in reply. the two sides meet again this evening in cardiff. that's all the sport for now. some breaking news to bring you on fresh strike action: workers at felixstowe docks have voted overwhelmingly for strike action. there was a 92% yes vote among members of the unite union. they've rejected a 5% pay offer. felixstowe is the uk's largest container port, which is now set to come to a standstill next month. unite have said in a press release it will cause a— it will cause a standstill. felixstowe _ it will cause a standstill. felixstowe is _ it will cause a standstill. | felixstowe is responsible it will cause a standstill. - felixstowe is responsible for it will cause a standstill. _ felixstowe is responsible for nearly half of the uk's container trade. so you can see what an i

it was a night to forget for austria goalkeeper manuela zinsberger, whose mistake allowed alexandra poppnts to play champions league football next season. meanwhile, ten hag has also reacted to harry maguire being booed by some fans on the club's pre—season tour. we heard that the pc and it slows down, i think harry maguire, and they are impressed by the way they play, it's about how committed the team and harry himself or by performing. there are just three stages left in the tour de france. jonas vingegaard won the final mountain stage and, barring incident or illness, should be crowned champion in paris on sunday. there was a great moment of sportsmanship between the leading pair. defending champion tadej pogacar crashed while racing wheel to wheel with vingegaard. the dane waited until his rival was back on his bike. there are just three stages left in the tour de france. jonas vingegaard won the final mountain stage and, barring incident or illness, should be crowned champion in paris on sunday. was back on his bike. he then rode away on the slopes to extend his lead to nearly 3.5 m

it was a night to forget for austria goalkeeper manuela zinsberger, whose mistake allowed alexandra popp. katherine brunt took four wickets at chelmsford, including one in the first over, as england limited the tourists tojust111 in their innings. and england needed just 15 overs to reach their target, with sophia dunkley getting her maiden t20 half—century. there are just three stages and 214 miles left to the finish line of the tour de france. jonas vingegaard won the final mountain stage, and barring incident or illness, should be crowned champion in paris on sunday. there was a great moment of sportsmanship between the leading pair. defending champion tadej pogacar crashed, while racing wheel to wheel with vingegaard. the dane waited until his rival was back on his bike. the 25—year—old then rode away on the slopes to extend his lead to nearly 3.5 minutes. britain's geraint thomas is still third, more than three minutes clear of fourth place. he didn't have to do that, but he did. they talk about the gentleman's agreement on cycling, but we have seen that not happen on many occasions