Millie Bright credited the England fans with giving her one of the biggest nights of her career as they roared Sarina Wiegman’s team to the European Championship semi-finals.
Player of the match Bright put in a heroic performance for the Lionesses, from unnerving the Spanish defence for Ella Toone’s late equaliser to standing firm in the face of relentless waves of attack throughout the 120 minutes.
Georgia Stanway’s rocket in the first period of extra time sent those inside the Amex into raptures but England needed Bright to remain resolute as Spain pushed for a second.
