Here’s where all the Lionesses went to uni before they brought it home (again)

Last night, England defended their title of European Champions and they became the first English team to win a major tournament on foreign soil. The Lionesses became known throughout the tournament for their resilience and determination, which they have displayed, not only on the pitch but off the pitch too. Eight of the Lionesses went to uni and have degrees, with one currently balancing studying for a business management degree alongside a professional football career.  

From Kings College London to the University of North Carolina, here are where our Lionesses, the champions of Euro 2025, went to uni and what they studied.

Michelle Agyemang – Kings College London

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Michelle Agyemang has been one of the breakout stars of the Euro 2025 scoring in the quarter-final and the semi-final to keep England in the tournament. Michelle was also awarded the Young Player of the Tournament after the final, and was the youngest Lioness at 19 years old.

Michelle is currently a student at Kings College London, studying business management alongside playing for Arsenal Women, however she has been on loan at Brighton for the 2024/25 season. 

Beth Mead – Teesside University

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Beth Mead graduated with a degree in sports development from Teesside University. The university launched a Beth Mead scholarship in her honour, following the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 victory. The scholarship provides four students a year with a bursary of £1,200 and continued athlete support.  

Beth is also a Champions League 2025 winner with Arsenal, alongside Alessia Russo, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Leah Williamson and Chloe Kelly. 

Alessia Russo – University of North Carolina

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Alessia Russo, who scored England’s equaliser in the Euro 2025 final, previously studied at the University of North Carolina. In 2023 she was also awarded an honorary doctorate by Canterbury Christ Church University.

Lotte Wubben-Moy – University of North Carolina

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Lotte Wubben-Moy is another University of North Carolina graduate.  She graduated with a major degree in sports and exercise science and a minor in art history. Whilst playing football and studying in the USA, she played alongside her England and Arsenal teammate, Alessia Russo.

Lauren Hemp – Manchester Metropolitan University

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Lauren Hemp is a former Manchester Met student. She graduated in 2021 with a sport coaching and development degree. In the same year Lauren competed for Great Britain at the Olympic Games.

Esme Morgan – Manchester Metropolitan University

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Esme Morgan, who played a key defensive role in England’s semi-final against Italy, is another Lioness and former Manchester Met student. She graduated with a BSc (Hons) in sport and exercise science. Esme currently plays for Washington Spirit, but spent a lot of her career so far playing in the Women’s Super League for Manchester City. 

Anna Moorhouse – Liverpool Hope University

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Anna Moorhouse, one of the Lionesses’ substitute goalkeepers, also has a degree in sports and exercise science. Anna attended Liverpool Hope University, and currently plays for Orlando Pride. 

Lucy Bronze – Leeds Beckett University

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One of the Lionesses’ longest-standing members of the squad, Lucy Bronze, graduated from Leeds Beckett with a degree in sports science. She completed her degree in 2013, whilst still competing with Everton and then Liverpool. Lucy has been one of England’s most influential and important players in the tournament, both as a defender and a leader. She also revealed after the final that she had played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia.  

In 2024, Lucy was also awarded an honorary doctorate from Leeds Beckett, for services to sport.

Niamh Charles – Liverpool John Moores University

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Niamh Charles, who scored her penalty for England in the final, is a sports and exercise science graduate. She studied at Liverpool John Moores University, before she went on to sign for Chelsea. Most recently Niamh was part of Chelsea’s squad who won a domestic Treble in the 2024/25 season, who remained undefeated in the Women’s Super League, Women’s FA Cup and Women’s League Cup. 

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