Wembley : England Women win their first ever European Championship after beating 8 times champion Germany Women by 2-1
56 years later England Women bring their first ever glory in any major tournaments after Men won their ever FIFA World Cup in 1966.
Earlier Manchester United’s Ella Toone come off the bench to score England’s first goal in the final at wembley before Germany’s Lina Magull set up an equaliser in the 79th minute. But Chloe Kelly’s extra time score secure Lionesses to win the title in front of the record crowd of 87000 at Wembley Stadium, beating the highest total record in both of the tournament for men and women.
A moment for the history books ✍️
🏴 England are #WEURO2022 champions! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/bX6QrE0VOu
— UEFA Women's EURO 2022 (@WEURO2022) July 31, 2022
England forward Beth Mead becomes the player of the tournament and she also wins the golden boot with six goals and three assists.
The players sum up in the press match interview that how they are overjoyed in their victory.
“It doesn’t seem real. I’m buzzing my head off. Honestly the best moment of my career, best moment of my life. I’m so proud to be a part of this group.”
– Ella Toone, England Midfielder.
“Honestly it’s amazing. This is what dreams are made of. As a young girl watching women’s football, this is amazing. Thank you to everyone who played a part in my rehab. i always believed I would be here.”
– Chloe Kelly, England Forward.
