England Deaf Women’s Futsal team are celebrating a landmark year after winning the European Championships for the first time with a 3-2 victory against Spain in Italy.  

“I can’t believe it’s happened, it’s like a dream come true,” said captain Emma Brown. “All that hard work has just paid off and the squad that we’ve got, it’s just absolutely amazing.

“We’re not just a team, we’re a family as well and to get that gold medal, winning the Euros, it’s just absolutely amazing.”

Not only was it a successful trip to Montesilvano for the team, there were also personal accolades to be celebrated.

Maisie O’Shea was awarded best player while head coach Marios Costi picked up best coach.

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