Michelle Agyemang: 'I'm learning my role in the team'

Thursday night was surreal. It was a test of character and I think we showed what we can do as a team. Eventually we got the win.

Throughout the game itself I was quite calm. We had a lot of momentum, especially in the last stages of the game, but the penalties were nerve-wracking and I was going to be next, which was quite scary.

I just wanted to take the opportunity, when I came on. It’s a great privilege to be here and to even get on the pitch was surreal. I was grateful to Sarina and I thank God for the opportunity.

We wanted to be direct and my plan was to make a front two with Alessia [Russo] and be that physical presence. Get the ball and create chances, which is what we did.

I showed a bit of passion when I celebrated the equaliser. The girls on the bench had been talking about how we wanted to make an impact and to be able to do that in front of everyone was a great moment for me. 

"Finally we got a celebration out of me." 😂

The perfect time for it, Michelle! pic.twitter.com/FFwyGNHHGh

— Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 18, 2025

I was a bit nervous at first because someone had their hand up for offside – but it was a great ball in and touch down from Meado. I didn’t expect it to come but luckily it went through the keeper’s legs. 

People say to me that I don’t celebrate but finally we got something out of me.

In general I want to stay level-headed and consistent when I go into games. Especially when it’s a high-pressure moment and environment like it was on Thursday.

I knew my role, which is the most important thing and that makes me more relaxed going into games.

I was a ball girl when England played Northern Ireland in 2021, my first time going to Wembley. It’s a bit of a full-circle moment, going in and now being part of the team. It’s crazy to think.

There are quite a few things I do to fill my spare time.

I do Lego. I was building a really tiny stadium the other day because I was bored and suddenly Lucy [Bronze] was like, “we can make this so much better”. I didn’t know she has really good skills when it comes to Lego.

We made a replica of the stadium and now she wants to make it a tradition, so I think we’ll have to do Geneva next time.

Lucy is a huge character in the team. She’s been very important for me, giving me confidence. She’s a familiar, friendly face. Her character and experience is super important and then in the penalties obviously she stepped up.

I also have my piano here, and I’ve been having a great time on that. The kitman brought it over in a van. It’s calm and relaxing.

Lottie asked me to play for her – she came to my room and I played a few things for her, which was nice.

Being at a tournament is like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. In the Under-19s you only really have five games or so and we’ve already surpassed that. To be here so long is a different experience but I’m enjoying it.

I’m learning my role in the team and how I can best support everyone. Whether that’s being on the bench, around the hotel, training, I just want to be the best team-mate.

It’s very important to have my friends and family in the stands, too. I can see how proud they are and it’s such a privilege to see that.