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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Joshua Smith & Amy Gibbons, PA Political Correspondent

England's heroic Lionesses will not get Downing Street reception for Euro 2022 win

England's heroic Women's football team will not be getting a Downing Street reception for their historic Euro 2022 victory, the government have confirmed.

The Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 after extra time in front of 87,000 supporters at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, securing the first major tournament title for the country since 1966 and setting a record peak TV audience of 17.4 million.

Former Everton forward Chloe Kelly scored the winning goal in extra-time as she pounced on a rebound inside the penalty area following a corner kick, sending fans wild across the country.

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