Thousands of fans are expected to attend an event in Trafalgar Square later today, where the players will participate in a live Q&A and lift the Euro 2022 trophy.
England awoke as European champions as the Lionesses brought home the country’s first major title since 1966.
There were jubilant scenes across the country last night when the team defeated Germany 2-1 in extra time, with 87,000 fans at a full Wembley Stadium and millions more watching at home.
And later today, thousands of fans will join in the celebrations at an event in Trafalgar Square, where the players will participate in a live question-and-answer session and hoist the Euro 2022 trophy.
Sarina Wiegman praised the triumph as an extraordinary accomplishment, and her players couldn’t resist storming into the press conference while singing “football’s going home” and dancing on the table.
The England manager, who has received praise for her composure during the tournament, admitted she drank a beer for the first time in years during the celebrations and would take some time off before commencing preparations for the 2018 World Cup.
She thanked the nation for its support and acknowledged, “I will need a few days to comprehend what we have accomplished.”
The Lionesses have had a faultless ride; not only did they score the most goals ever in this competition, but they also surrendered only two.
There is now a strong feeling that England’s fairytale ending will revolutionize women’s football in the coming years, igniting newfound interest among fans and players.
Wiegman continued, “I believe these tournaments have done so much for the game, but also society and women in society in England, Europe, and the world.”
In a statement, the Queen further emphasized the significance of the Lionesses’ accomplishment, saying: “Your accomplishments extend well beyond the trophy you have so justly earned. You have all set an example that will serve as motivation for girls and women in the present and future.
“I hope you are just as proud of your impact on your sport as you are of today’s result.”
The England victory is “life-changing.”
Adele Robinson of Sky characterized the atmosphere at Wembley Stadium as electric, and a young girl spontaneously said, “It was incredible!”
The girl’s father was also in tears and told us: “Over the past four decades, I have never witnessed England win a final. It is extremely significant and big. This is why we wished for our daughter to be present.”
The gathering was filled with children sporting flags as capes while smiling and singing. One adolescent with “Lionesses” scrawled on her belly described England’s victory as “life-altering.”
A six-year-old with the flag of England painted on her cheeks merely stated, “Thank you, that was amazing.”
A nail-biting finale
After being passed through one-on-one with the German goalkeeper in the 62nd minute, Ella Toone scored a stunning lob to give England the lead.
The Lionesses were unable to cling on as Germany’s Lina Magull scored in the 79th minute with a near-post flick-on.
In extra time, though, England won when Chloe Kelly scored from close range after Germany failed to clear a corner kick.
Beth Mead won the Golden Boot after scoring six goals in the event – twelve months after she was left off Team GB’s Olympic roster for the Tokyo Games.
She exclaimed, “I simply cannot believe that.” “The easiest way to recover from a football defeat is to bounce back, and that is what we have done.
“I am incredibly proud of this group. I adore both this club and this nation.”
