The Queen congratulated England's women's team: "You will be an example and an inspiration"
After winning the European Women's Championship thanks to a 1:2 win over Germany in the final, politicians, members of the royal family and footballers congratulated the winners, who danced at the press conference
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31/07/2022
Sunday, July 31, 2022, 11:11 p.m
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Summary of England's 1:2 victory over Germany in the Women's Euro final (Sport1)
A big celebration in England after the historic win of the women's team tonight (Sunday) in the European Championship after 1:2 in the final over the German team at the end of extra time in a match held in front of the home crowd at Wembley.
Ella Ton provided a great chip to give England the lead in the 62nd minute, after just six minutes on the pitch.
The Germans came back when Lina Magol equalized (79) and sent the game to overtime.
The English were more attacking in this half-hour and they paid off in the 110th minute, when Chloe Kelly was in the right place after a corner created a mess in the area and kicked in to lift all of Wembley in the air.
The happy actresses then danced in the press conference room as their coach Serena Wigman spoke.
gave the signal for celebrations in England.
Chloe Kelly (Photo: GettyImages, Shaun Botterill)
Arsenal striker and former England international Ian Wright congratulated: "I can't put into words how much work has gone into this achievement. I'm so proud. I can't believe it!".
Former England player Alex Scott: "I missed out on the cup in 2009 and it will live with me forever. I'm so proud of the girls who didn't have to experience that. It's a big day."
Manchester United player and Sky commentator Gary Neville: "What these lionesses did is simply amazing and so difficult. This is a huge moment for sports in the country. Congratulations on the achievement."
Even Queen Elizabeth II congratulated Serena Wigman's players: "My warmest wishes to the winners of the European Football Championship. This is a wonderful achievement for the entire team, including the professional team. The victory and the ability you displayed brought you the praise you deserve. You are an example and an inspiration to the women and girls of today and generations to come. the future ones. I hope you will be proud of your influence, as you are proud of the result you achieved."
Prime Minister Boris Johnson: "Football is back home. An amazing victory for the Lionesses. Many congratulations to Serena, Lia and the entire team. The soccer fields in the country will be fuller than ever thanks to your amazing achievement."
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