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SunSeeker

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1. The Lionesses showed great mental strength, shaking off that heartbreaking loss against Japan.

Reply to BlueCollar (Original post)

Sun Jul 5, 2015, 01:21 PM

Jul 2015

It seemed to further rattle Germany, who couldn't find the back of the net despite way more shots on goal than England.

As a Brit guy I know said after the win, "our lasses have more bullocks than our men." I think he meant it as a compliment...

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congrats to to the England ladies [View all] BlueCollar Jul 2015 OP

The Lionesses showed great mental strength, shaking off that heartbreaking loss against Japan. SunSeeker Jul 2015 #1

it was definitely BlueCollar Jul 2015 #2

Absolutely! T_i_B Jul 2015 #6

I believe they captured third place with the last match for them, against Germany shenmue Jul 2015 #3

Congratulations indeed! T_i_B Jul 2015 #4

Congrats to the England Women! lovemydog Jul 2015 #5

I was so pleased for Fara Williams BlueCollar Jul 2015 #7

Wow, thanks for that amazing article. lovemydog Jul 2015 #9

National team appearances Jimbo S Jul 2015 #10

Thanks. lovemydog Jul 2015 #11

The were heartbreakingly unlucky to lose to Japan in that manner, but VWolf Jul 2015 #8