Prince William's message in England's moment of turmoil revealed
Prince William's message to England's players at Euro 2024 in a moment of turmoil has been revealed.
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Prince William's message to England's players at Euro 2024 in a moment of turmoil has been revealed.
England right-back and Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has shared some advice the players received from the Prince of Wales after their disappointing 1-1 draw with Denmark in the second group game of the tournament.
Walker stated regarding William: "He said 'Don't show your true self yet, wait until the end of the tournament, that is where you show your true self, where your real self comes out as a team'
"I think he was definitely right and I think it is something I will remember and take into Man City.
Prince William's message to England's players at Euro 2024 in a moment of turmoil has been revealed.Reuters"You don't have to start well, it is about how you finish."
Last month, Prince William stepped back as the President of the Football Association (FA), taking on a new role instead.
The Prince of Wales was first appointed President of the FA in 2005 and has held the position for almost 20 years.
The royal's decision to step back from the role was motivated by his greater focus on new roles and responsibilities in Wales and as Duke of Cornwall.
Prince William became Patron of the Football Association in a more scaled-back role to being President.
Last month, Prince William stepped back as the President of the Football Association (FA), taking on a new role instead.
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Prince William attended three games at Euro 2024 this summer prior to stepping down as President of the Football Association.
William watched England's 1-1 draw with Denmark during the group stages of the tournament as well as their nail-biting victory over Switzerland on penalties in the quarter-finals.
The royal also took his son Prince George to watch the final in Germany as England suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Spain.
Gareth Southgate stepped down as England's manager following the loss in Berlin and Prince William issued a statement praising his time in the role.
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Prince William attended three games at Euro 2024 this summer prior to stepping down as President of the Football Association.
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The Prince of Wales wrote: "Gareth, I want to thank you - not as the President of the @FA, but as an @England fan.
"Thank you for creating a team that stands shoulder to shoulder with the world’s finest in 2024.
"Thank you for showing humility, compassion, and true leadership under the most intense pressure and scrutiny.
"And thank you for being an all-round class act. You should be incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved. W."