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What music helps get YOU pumped up?

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Sometimes before a big match, race, test or performance it can be good to use music to get you motivated and into the zone.

And with a big weekend of sport ahead, players have been chatting about what tunes they listen to.

Lioness captain Leah Williamson says she likes country music to stay calm and dance music to get herself going, while Wimbledon finalist Iga Swiatek is much more School Of Rock.

So what music do you use to get yourself in the right mindset? Let us know in the comments below.

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In her post-match interview, following her victory in the Wimbledon semi-final, Iga Swiatek spoke about how she walks on the court with headphones in.

When asked what she's listening to, she said it was rock music like AC/DC, Guns n' Roses and Led Zeppelin.

She added that most of the time she loves pop and jazz but uses rock to help her mentally prepare.

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Newsround chats to Wales team ahead of Euro 2025

Writing in the Independent newspaper about her favourite music, England captain Leah Williamson spoke of her love of country songs but said that before a big match, when she needs to get pumped and ready, she turns to dance music.

But for Wales star Josie Green, the opposite was true - she told Newsround she likes to calm herself down pre-match with "zen, chill music".

So what about you - what music do you use to get yourself in the right mood?