Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville were among the former England stars to pay tributes to the Lionesses after they lifted the 2022 Women’s European championship.
Sarina Wiegman’s side took on Germany at Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening, with Chloe Kelly ’s close-range strike in extra-time securing the title after Ella Toone and Lina Magull had exchanged goals in normal time. The full-time whistle understandably triggered wild celebrations at Wembley Stadium, at Trafalgar Square and indeed across the nation.
The Lionesses’ victory is a landmark moment for the team as it secures their first-ever major trophy, whilst it also brings to an end the 56-year wait for honours since the men’s 1966 success against Germany. Whilst that fact has been hailed, both Carragher and Neville have pointed to the lasting legacy that the Euros success could have for the women’s game across the country.
