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Jack Rathborn and Luke Baker

Euro 2022 final LIVE: England vs Germany latest news and build-up as Lionesses prepare for Wembley

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'It's coming home': Singing Lionesses gatecrash post-match press conference

England are hosting a victory party at Trafalgar Square on Monday afternoon, after the Lionesses defeated Germany 2-1 in the Euro 2022 final to claim their first ever major title in front of a record 87,192 crowd on home soil.

The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes and the sides could not be separated until 110th minute when England substitute Chloe Kelly reacted quickest to a loose ball from a corner and poked in the winner. England confidently held out for the final 10 minutes of the game as euphoria and relief rang out around Wembley - and the nation - as the magnitude of what they’d just achieved hit home. Sarina Wiegman’s victory press conference was interrupted by jublient players singing and dancing on the tables, the start of celebrations which ran long into the night.

The players and manager were all awarded the freedom of the city of London following the triumph, which was England’s first major tournament victory since England’s men won the World Cup in 1966. Thousands are in Trafalgar Square for the celebration of the team’s achievement, which will be shown live on the BBC from 12.40pm BST.

Follow all the reaction and latest updates following England’s success at Euro 2022:

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