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Michelle Agyemang was named Young Player of the Tournament at Euro 2025 after helping England win the competition At a glance England manager Sarina Wiegman in attendance at Crawley Rachel Daly hits crossbar in first half for visitors Michelle Agyemang has effort deflected on to post for hosts Villa's Lynn Wilms almost snatches winner but hits bar with free-kick Brighton and Aston Villa picked up a point apiece as England boss Sarina Wiegman watched the goalless Women's Super League draw at Broadfield Stadium. Former England forward Rachel Daly almost gave the visitors a first-half lead but saw her fierce 25-yard strike bounce off the crossbar. Michelle Agyemang, whose performances in the summer helped the Lionesses win Euro 2025, came close to a goal for Brighton, but her low strike took a deflection and hit the post. Kiko Seike almost grabbed a winner for the Seagulls with a header, only for the ball to go just wide. There was late drama at the other end, but Lynn Wilms' free-kick for Villa rebounded off the crossbar as neither side could find a breakthrough. All eyes were on 19-year-old Agyemang after she had impressed in the summer, scoring vital goals for England in their Euro 2025 quarter-final and semi-final wins over Sweden and then Italy. Her performances in Switzerland saw her named Young Player of the Tournament before her club Arsenal decided to send her back to Brighton for a second season on loan to benefit her development. Agyemang was closely marked at all times by a structured and disciplined Villa defence, although the teenager almost scored on the hour mark, only for her effort to take a deflection off Anna Patten and bounce off the right upright. Operating as a centre-forward, she worked hard and had three shots during the match, although none counted as being on target. Agyemang had earlier done well to create an opportunity for team-mate Rachel Mc Lauchlan, only for visiting goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo to parry her strike. But she was substituted on what proved to be a frustrating afternoon. However, a draw was a fair result, with both sides hitting the woodwork and also having late opportunities. One-cap England international Missy Bo-Kearns, another who would have wanted to impress Wiegman, volleyed off target for Villa in the 84th minute before Maisie Symonds fired just over for Brighton in stoppage time. Brighton finished fifth in the WSL last season, one place above Villa, and both sides will be targeting at least similar finishes in this campaign. Brighton are next in WSL action on Friday, 12 September with an away match at Manchester City (19: 30 BST), before Aston Villa entertain defending champions Chelsea at Villa Park on Sunday, 14 September (12: 00 BST). 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Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women). Miri Taylor (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Rachel Mc Lauchlan. Attempt missed. Carla Camacho (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Attempt blocked. Nadine Noordam (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Carla Camacho. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women). Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time. Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Carla Camacho replaces Michelle Agyemang. Attempt missed. Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Marisa Olislagers. Attempt missed. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right following a set piece situation. Lynn Wilms (Aston Villa Women) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick. Marisa Olislagers (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Marisa Olislagers (Brighton and Hove Albion Women). Georgia Mullett (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Attempt missed. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Sarah Mayling with a cross. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.