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 Behind England’s Euro 2025 Glory: Dogs, Lego Castles & Lash Lifts

England’s Euro 2025 victory wasn’t just about penalty shootouts and last-minute goals—it was about what happened when the cameras weren’t rolling.


In the hills above Zurich, the Lionesses stayed at the grand Dolder Hotel, a place so elegant it was nicknamed the “Disney Castle.” Inside, it wasn’t just massages and media briefings—there were Monopoly tournaments, jigsaw puzzles, lash lifts, and even a therapy dog named Reggie. The players’ dedicated barista brought his cockapoo along, and Reggie quickly became part of the team, comforting the squad and crashing their video diaries.

Lauren Hemp, always known for her creativity, spent downtime building a Lego Beauty and the Beast castle. Teen sensation Michelle Agyemang joined in, eventually recreating a stadium from scratch with Lucy Bronze—turning Lego-building into a new team tradition.

Aggie Beever-Jones picked up a camera and started a personal memory book. Meanwhile, Lotte Wubben-Moy brought sourdough starter to share with the team chef—because what’s a tournament without a little home baking?

Music kept spirits high too. Agyemang played her full-size electric piano daily, losing herself in melodies before match day pressure kicked in. Her talent even intimidated captain Leah Williamson, who left her own keyboard untouched.

Some rooms became beauty salons—thanks to defender Esme Morgan giving lash lifts to teammates. Others were used for shooting trick-shot basketball videos. And between all the fun and football, Sarina Wiegman’s calm leadership helped keep the squad grounded and focused.

Wiegman also encouraged players to open up about their personal journeys to the Euros—through handwritten journals, shared stories, and motivational quotes from staff. The result? A squad more bonded than ever.

Families played a huge part too. From shared breakfasts to Mario Kart battles, they were part of the fabric of camp life—giving players emotional balance and a reminder of who they were off the pitch.

As Jill Scott, now a retired legend, put it best: “They’re not just winning games. They’re living something special—together.”

Location: Asia

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