Lionesses reveal how ABBA led them to Euros victory but World Cup song is secret

21 July 2023 , 10:18

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Lionesses reveal how ABBA led them to Euros victory but World Cup song is secret

The Lionesses have revealed how ABBA led them to victory at the Euros but said the changing room battlesong ahead of their World Cup opening game is "top secret".

The squad's favourite pre-match anthems span everything from olden goldies to pop and afrofusion they told pundits yesterday.

Manchester United star Katie Zelem is the designated DJ for the team because she "caters for everyone", teammate Laura Coombs revealed this week.

But when asked by the Mirror what they would be listening to in the changing room ahead of their first game with Haiti on Saturday, Captain Millie Bright replied: "It's a top secret.

Laura Coombs talks to presenters Kyle Walker and Jill Scott ahead of tomorrow's kick off (The FA via Getty Images)

"I've been told by DJ Katie Zelem that I'm not allowed to announce that so I have to stay true to my teammates."

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In the first episode of Lionesses Down Under star striker Chloe Kelly told the programme their changing room choice is Abba's 'Does Your Mother Know?'.

Recalling how they played it before the Euro 2022 games, Chloe, 25, said: "I think that is everyone's favourite. I think it brings back good memories."

Laura Coombs of England makes a pass during an England Training Session (FIFA via Getty Images)

But when midfielder Laura joined Jill Scott on the sofa for the following episode, she also revealed that England Manager Sarina Wiegman is a "big Burna Boy fan".

Asked who is trusted with the AUX cable in the changing rooms, Laura said: "It's Katie Zelem.

"She's pretty good, she caters for everyone.

"Although Sarina did actually say to her that her music taste is really good because it had Burna Boy in it," she added as the pair burst out laughing.

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