England Lionesses Win 2022 Euro In Front Of Record Wembley Crowd

1st August 2022

The Lionesses had a great run to the final, scoring 22 goals and the final day was witnessed by a record crowd of 87,192 for a European Championship final

England's striker Ellen White (L) and England's midfielder Jill Scott (R) lift the trophy as England's players celebrate after their win in the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final football match between England and Germany at the Wembley stadium, in London, on July 31, 2022. England won a major women's tournament for the first time as Chloe Kelly's extra-time goal secured a 2-1 victory over Germany at a sold out Wembley on Sunday. PHOTO | AFP
England's striker Ellen White (L) and England's midfielder Jill Scott (R) lift the trophy as England's players celebrate after their win in the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final football match between England and Germany at the Wembley stadium, in London, on July 31, 2022. England won a major women's tournament for the first time as Chloe Kelly's extra-time goal secured a 2-1 victory over Germany at a sold out Wembley on Sunday. PHOTO | AFP
SUMMARY
  • England women's football team won their first ever major title as they beat Germany 2-1 in a dramatic final to be crowned Euro 2022 champions at the Wembley Stadium
  • An extra-time strike from substitute Chloe Kelly gave England the victory to avenge their defeat by Germany in the 2009 Euro final in Helsinki, Finland.
  • England coach Sarina Wiegman became the first manager to win the Euros with two different nations, having led her native Netherlands to the title in 2017

England women's football team won their first ever major title as they beat Germany 2-1 in a dramatic final to be crowned Euro 2022 champions at the Wembley Stadium.

The Lionesses had a great run to the final, scoring 22 goals and the final day was witnessed by a record crowd of 87,192 for a European Championship final.

An extra-time strike from substitute Chloe Kelly gave England the victory to avenge their defeat by Germany in the 2009 Euro final in Helsinki, Finland.

England coach Sarina Wiegman became the first manager to win the Euros with two different nations, having led her native Netherlands to the title in 2017.

"I just can’t stop crying. We talk, we talk and we talk and we have finally done it. You know what, the kids are alright. This is the proudest moment of my life," England captain Leah Williamson stated.

England opened the scoring in the 62nd minute through forward Ella Toone but substitute Lina Magull brought Germany back into the game to send it to extra time.

"This is what dreams are made of, as a young girl watching women’s football," said Kelly, who broke off a post-match interview to join in a chorus of “Sweet Caroline” with the crowd and her teammates.

Queen Elizabeth II led the tributes to the Lionesses, calling them an “an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations”.