England threw a victory party in Trafalgar Square on Monday afternoon after the Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in the Euro 2022 final to claim their first major title in front of a club record 87,192 home crowd. The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes and the two sides could not be separated until the 110th minute when England substitute Chloe Kelly reacted quicker to a loose ball from a corner to hit the winner. England held on confidently for the last 10 minutes of the game as euphoria and relief rippled around Wembley – and the nation – as the magnitude of what they had just achieved hit home. Sarina Wiegman’s victory press conference was interrupted by enthusiastic players singing and dancing on the tables, the start of celebrations that lasted into the night. The players and manager were all awarded the freedom of the city of London after the triumph, which was England’s first win at a major competition since the men won the World Cup in 1966. Thousands were in Trafalgar Square to celebrate the achievement team, which was broadcast live on the BBC. Follow all the reaction and latest updates after England’s success at Euro 2022:
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The minister rejects calls for a bank holiday to celebrate the euro’s victory in England
Despite the excitement, it looks like we won’t be taking a day off from the achievement. A government minister has poured cold water on hopes of a bank holiday to mark England’s Euro 2020 triumph, saying people “can find their own ways to celebrate” the win. Therese Coffey, the work and pensions secretary, said supporters “don’t need an extra holiday” to mark the Lionesses’ historic victory over Germany at Wembley on Sunday. England’s 2-1 extra-time victory fueled calls for a national holiday. However, Ms Coffey, who reportedly attended the match with Liz Truss, said there were “no plans” to give people a day off. “I think people can find their own ways to celebrate and they don’t need an extra holiday to do that,” Ms Coffey told LBC Radio. Lawrence Ostlere1 August 2022 14:32 1659359856
England celebrate winning Euro 2022 at the victory party
Jill Scott is interviewed about the European Championship trophy: Lawrence Ostlere1 August 2022 14:17 1659359556
‘It’s home!’: Newspapers react to England’s Euro 2022 win
National newspapers expected further fan celebrations after England beat Germany in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley. An “honourable mention” for winning coach Sarina Wiegmann is suggested by one, while another admires the “unbridled enthusiasm and dignity of the team”. The Lionesses are being praised for ‘making history’ as The Sun devotes its first five pages to coverage of the match. Inside, the paper’s editorial says there is only one word for the moment substitute Chloe Kelly wildly celebrated her goal to break German hearts and inspire a new generation of players – ‘Wunderbar!’ The Times also fills its first five pages with the fight, which it said started “joyful scenes in the land of hope and (at last) glory.”
‘It’s home!’: Newspapers react to England’s Euro 2022 win
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Ian Wright says Lionesses ‘get what they deserve’ after Euro triumph
Ian Wright believes England paid off for all their hard work after the Lionesses were crowned European champions at Wembley. Sarina Wiegman’s side beat Germany 2-1 after extra time, Chloe Kelly scoring the winner after Ella Toone’s superb lobbed opener was canceled out by Lina Magull with 11 minutes of normal time remaining. “I can’t even put into words the amount of work that’s gone into this and they’re getting what they deserve,” Wright said in his role as a synopsis for the BBC.
Ian Wright says Lionesses ‘get what they deserve’ after Euro triumph
The former England striker was delighted with England’s 2-1 extra-time win over Germany in the Euro 2022 Wembley final. Lawrence Ostlere1 August 2022 14:00 1659358356
How Sarina Wiegman cut through the noise to end England’s 56-year blight
Our reporter Jamie Braidwood was at Wembley: Deep under Wembley and far from where England’s party really got going, Sarina Wiegman appeared to lean in as she shared one of the secrets behind their historic success. A manager who has made a transformative impact not only on this team but on English football as a whole, guiding the Lionesses to their first major international title, did so by naming the same starting XI throughout Euro 2022, and was poised to reveal how. Firstly, there are reasons why this has never been done before in the history of the European Championships and why a manager can choose to change one of the starting 11 at least once when there are 12 others waiting, hungry and desperate, for the same opportunity. . Although outside of a manager’s control, fitness and injuries are a key reason, and it is certainly an area where England have had good luck compared to other countries at Euro 2022. It spoke to Wiegman’s vision and the respect she has earned throughout her squad, however, that she could name an unchanged squad for six games in a row without there being disharmony in the England camp or a repeat of the same sort of discontent that can they have derailed the previous team’s bids over the past 56 years.
How Sarina Wiegman cut through the noise to end England’s 56-year blight
The England manager would make her own history at the Euros and spoke of the genius of her calm but ruthless leadership Lawrence Ostlere1 August 2022 13:52 1659357936
Emma Hayes to Sarina Wiegman
Hayes admitted she had “about five hours’ sleep” after the final before pulling on her tracksuit and doing a training session with children as part of her support of McDonald’s Fun Football. “I think I cried all morning. I don’t think I can accept it,” he added. “Everyone in this country has worked so hard over many years to get to this point, and the fact that the team did what they did at home in front of a full house at Wembley is what trophies are made of. dreams. “They have inspired a nation. Everyone is in love with this team for all the right reasons. They are winners and they deserve everything that is going to come their way. “It’s important for them to enjoy it today, this week, the next few weeks, because what they’ve done deserves a celebration of this magnitude. “I think everyone in the women’s game knew it was now or never, so they have delivered what a lot of people had worked for for many years. “They’re a talented team, always have been, but they needed Sarina’s magic to help the team over the line.” Lawrence Ostlere August 1, 2022 1:45 p.m 1659357396
Emma Hayes to Sarina Wiegman
“I think some of the opinions in and around whether women could do this job are absolute nonsense. Of course it could do the job. “I think it’s time for a lot of things to be more equal. “Whether it’s my niece who can only play one football at school while the boys play three, or the girls playing at the same level as the boys for a fraction of their pay. “For me, there needs to be an increase in investment across the game and when it comes to coaching in the men’s game, it needs to be a prerequisite for successful teams. “I think it’s time to make these changes. “You have to invest not only in free access for the kids but also in coaching, because seeing Sarina on the touchline last night I think is massive for any young girl who aspires to grow as a coach. We also need to invest in female coaches. “I am very proud of Sarina. He is a tremendous person who handles the pressure so well and delivers in so many different ways. “I’m sure winning the title with her hometown was huge, but she realized last night how huge football is in this country. “She’s so humble, she’s knowledgeable, she’s wise and experienced, and most importantly, she’s a fantastic person.” Lawrence Ostlere August 1, 2022 1:36 p.m 1659356950
Emma Hayes: Sarina Wiegman can coach men’s soccer
Emma Hayes has no doubts that England boss Sarina Wiegman could “do the job” as a manager in men’s professional football. And Chelsea boss Hayes says it’s “time for a lot of things to be more equal” after England’s stunning Euro 2022 triumph. Chloe Kelly’s extra-time goal sealed a 2-1 win over Germany at Wembley. It was Lyon’s first major trophy and the first for an England senior team since the 1966 World Cup. At the center of it all was 52-year-old Wiegman, who took over as president only last September and won a second straight Euro trophy, having led her native Netherlands to glory in 2017. As a result, debate will inevitably intensify about the day a female head coach fills a similar role in men’s soccer. “She is an amazing manager. It’s the same sport, it’s just managed by women rather than men at an extremely high level,” Hayes told PA news agency. (The FA via Getty Images) Lawrence Ostlere August 1, 2022 1:29 p.m 1659356253
BBC reports record viewing figures for Euro 2022 final
A comment or two below this blog along the lines of “anyone interested?” – as Alex Scott points out, millions care. The final was the UK’s most-watched television event of the year with 17.4 million viewers and the second highest average viewership of the entire programme. The match was watched by an average of 11 million people on television, a record for a women’s football match in the UK. The crowd reached 17 million in the closing minutes of the Lionesses’ 2-1 win at Wembley,…
