Aggie Beever-Jones has earned 11 caps since making her senior international debut in July 2024, and in that time has scored six goals.
The 21-year-old has played 74 minutes so far at Women’s Euro 2025, her first major international tournament. In that time, she’s bagged a goal and an assist. Her record is undoubtedly impressive, but she’s not taking anything for granted.
‘I don’t think it’s hit me,’ Beever-Jones replied when asked on That Lionesses Podcast about reaching the final of the tournament. ‘That’s probably a good thing. I think we’re just riding the wave, but we always knew it wasn’t going to be easy.
‘It’s my first tournament and it’s been crazy, but I’ve loved every minute of it. To see Michelle [Agyemang] completely smashing it on the world’s biggest stage, when six months ago she wasn’t even with the Under-23s, has been incredible. We are so delighted as a team that we are in the final.’
The role of England’s substitutes has been pivotal through the knockout rounds, as the Lionesses have needed to come from behind to win the tie in both the quarter-final and semi-final of the competition.
There is a clear camaraderie between those who are waiting patiently on the bench for their chance to impact the game, and Beever-Jones spoke about that unwavering belief in the strength of the team.
‘I was sitting on the bench with Maya [Le Tissier], and we were watching the game against Italy unfold,' said the striker. 'We looked at each other, and even at half-time, she was like, ‘I’m not even worried, we know we’re going to do this.’
‘We look calm, and although we were 1-0 down, we never give up; we just need one chance. The whole second half, I could feel it, it was coming. Credit to Michelle for being there, being able to put it away, and then obviously Chloe [Kelly] for standing up in the 119th minute too.’
Coming into an already established international side as a young player is a daunting prospect, but Beever-Jones credits her Blues team-mates for helping her to settle into the England camp.
Scoring a goal against Wales in the group stage should’ve helped to ease any remaining nerves, too!
‘Although I’ve been in the setup for maybe a year and a bit now, I’m still so honoured every time I come here,’ she continued. ‘I think it’s credit to the girls - I remember my first camp and everyone was so friendly.
‘I’m quite lucky; I had a few of the Chelsea girls to put an arm around me, but part of being here is that everyone is so friendly, everyone’s there for you.
‘Getting the goal against Wales was a massive highlight for me; it was something I’ve dreamed of, and to have my family there was a moment that I won’t forget. I wouldn’t be able to do it without the people around me, nor without the trust from Sarina [Wiegman] and Arjan [Veurink] either.'
The Lionesses will face Spain on Sunday in St. Jakob-Park in Basel.
While Beever-Jones is eager to compete in her first major tournament final, she is also full of enthusiasm over what the impact of Euro 2025 will be for the women’s game overall.
‘It’s easy to forget the journey that we’ve been on; it’s not a one-game battle. We’ve prepared for so long to get to this position, and you have to take a step back and say we can make history again this time.
'For me, being a fan and watching the 2022 Euros, and seeing the whole stadium erupt when Chloe scored, I always knew where the women’s game could go.
'That was a day in history when I thought finally the women’s game would get the recognition it deserved. We’ve seen the impact it’s had here in Switzerland when we’ve gone outside; it’s so busy, everyone’s watching the games. It’s a chance to make history again, and I can’t wait, I’m so excited.'
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