Is women’s football finally equal? At 19, Michelle Agyemang was the breakthrough star of the Euro 2025 finals, helping the Lionesses to a second championship in succession.
The teenage striker who shot to glory

Comprehension quiz
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The word “unassuming” in this context means:
A: Arrogant and over-confident
B: Quiet and modest
C: Loud and attention-seeking
D: Unskilled and untalented
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Which word is the closest synonym for “parried”?
A: Caught
B: Dropped
C: Threw
D: Blocked
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According to the text, which statement about Michelle Agyemang’s career is true?
A: She was the top goal scorer during her season on loan at Watford.
B: She made her senior England debut in the quarter-finals against Sweden.
C: She has scored for England at under-17, under-19 and under-23 levels.
D: She started every game for the Lionesses during the Euros tournament.
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What two things are described in the article as being “deeply important to her”?
A: Her studies and her family
B: Music and her religion
C: Winning trophies and scoring goals
D: Her Ghanaian ancestry and living in Essex
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Find and write down the two-word phrase used by her teammate Lucy Bronze to describe Michelle’s character.
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In your own words, summarise the “really nice balance” that Helen Ward says Michelle Agyemang has in her character.
Answers
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Glossary
Basel - Switzerland's third-most populous city.
Ghanaian - From Ghana, a country in West Africa with a population of 34 million. Most Ghanaians (71%) are Christians.
Uefa - The Union of European Football Associations is the organisation that administers football tournaments in Europe.