A girl danced in the stands, symbolizing the "transformation" of women's football in England
The England women's team put on a show en route to the Euro finals at Wembley, commentator Ian Wright enthused: "Proudest I've ever been for a domestic team".
And also: the girl who stole the show
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07/27/2022
Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 10:33 am Updated: 10:36 am
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Summary: England's women's team defeats Sweden 0:4 and qualifies for the Euro finals (Sport1)
England continues to follow with pleasure the success of the women's team in the Euro held in the country, when yesterday (Tuesday) the English defeated Sweden 0:4 and qualified for the final.
The men's team of England, as we know, has not won a title since the World Cup in 1966, and in the country they are fantasizing about a first title, and are waiting for the winner between Germany and France in the final at Wembley.
The team's success drew excited reactions, with a demand to promote women's football.
Ian Wright, the former player, said on the BBC after the impressive victory: "Whatever happens in the final - if girls are still not allowed to play football in sports classes like boys, then what are we doing?! We have to make sure they get the chance to play. If not For that continuity, if no legacy is built, it's still the proudest I've ever been in the English national team."
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The former England national team player, Alex Scott, spoke excitedly on the broadcast and almost burst into tears: "It's hard for me not to get excited right now, because of the feelings I have towards women's football at a moment like this... that this team will reach Wembley - they are producing something special, and they deserve all the praise they receive. Every Whoever is involved in women's football has missed this moment. It's a special moment."
What particularly moved the English was a small scene, where a girl was seen in the stands dancing to "Sweet Caroline" after the victory.
Journalist Jio Garby tweeted: "The little girl who danced to her in an England team outfit doesn't even know there was a time when girls were banned from playing football. What a great night."
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