The England star who helped the Lionesses become European champions studied at Teesside.
Beth Mead was named player of the tournament and top scorer as England won Euro 2022
A plaque celebrating Beth Mead's role in helping England win the European Championship has been unveiled at her former university.The Arsenal winger has also set up a scholarship at the Middlesbrough-based university for female footballers.Will Jones and Pip Bell From Teesside University Sport unveiled the plaque for Beth Mead
All 23 members of England's winning squad have had a golden plaque unveiled at a local club or location that was important during the early stages of their footballing journey. Ms Mead was part of the university's Elite Athlete Scheme which supported her to achieve her sporting goals, including helping her start her professional career at Sunderland.
Will Jones, head of sport at Teesside University, said: "We are incredibly proud of Beth and everything that she has achieved.Follow BBC North East & Cumbria on
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