England win Euro 2022 and end wait for first major trophy - reaction
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- ENGLAND BEAT GERMANY TO WIN EURO 2022
- Sub Kelly pokes home extra-time winner - then celebrates wildly
- Lionesses had never won major trophy before
- First major trophy at senior level for England since 1966 men's World Cup
- Record crowd of 87,192 in attendance at Wembley
- Use play icon at top of page to watch final live
Live Reporting
Phil Dawkes
All times stated are UK
'I was a nervous wreck'
England defender Millie Bright: ""Serena [Wiegman] knows what she wants, how to get it and how to get the best out of us. That's the most together we've ever been at a tournament. She gives us confidence, she has experience and she's the loveliest person. She's brilliant."
Fellow defender Rachel Daly: "We won the Euros at Wembley? Can you believe it? I can, because I never doubted this team. I was a nervous wreck the whole time at the end. This place just erupted. Thank you so much everyone."
'I'm taking in every single second'
England captain Leah Williamson:"I can't stop crying. We talk and we talk and we've finally done it. It's the proudest moment of my life. I'm taking in every single second because I'll want to relive this for a long time.
"The legacy of this tournament is a change in society. We have brought people together, brought people to games. We want people at WSL games. Sorry I'm screaming but I love every single one of you and I'm so proud to be English!"
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England players finally leave the pitch!
Anna Thompson
BBC Sport at Wembley
It's more than an hour after the game ended and the England players have finally left the pitch - Ellen White the last one to do so.
They had sat there in small groups or just on their own, taking in what an historic achievement it has been.
The presentation platform is being dismantled and the glitter/confetti is being gathered up by the groundsmen.
Wow, what an ending to a brilliant Euros that has broken so many records and changed so many perceptions!
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Alex Scott
Former England and Arsenal defender on BBC One
The ultimate team. We have a leader who managed everyemotion, kept them all involved. They knew they’d all have their moment.
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Jonas Eidevall
Arsenal manager on BBC One
On Jill Scott
The subs in the 85th minute, her experience. She was doing professionalfouls, winning the ball, calming play down. The last five minutes the ball was barely in play. England swallowed the ball. As a manager, I was super proud and excited to seethat, it showed so much maturity.
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FT: England 2-1 Germany
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Alex Scott
Former England and Arsenal defender on BBC One
So many people have been involved to get women’s football tothis point, to see this trophy. This is what we’ve all been dreaming of. Theamount of investment in the game to get us to this point.
This moment reminds me of the 1999 Women’s World Cup when USAwon that. It changed the face of soccer in America forever. I feel this is a momentin England. This is the moment.
Kelly channels Chastain
Anna Thompson
BBC Sport at Wembley
Chloe Kelly's celebration when she scored what turned out to be the tournament winner - namely whipping her shirt off and swinging it wildly above her head - was very reminiscent of the USA's Brandi Chastain.
She did the same back in 1999 to secure the USA's World Cup triumph. It has been an iconic image in women's sport for more than two decades and now we have a new one - brilliant!
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Nils: Sweet Caroline! It’s finally come home! Proud moment for all fathers,like me, of daughters in this island. Proud moment for all English football fans.
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Rachel Brown-Finnis
Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One
The majority of England players haven’t felt that downtroddenfeeling of being underdogs against perennial heavyweights. They’ve led theline.
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Anna Thompson
BBC Sport at Wembley
The England squad are still on the pitch and Lucy Bronze and Jill Scott have done a warm-down jog with one of the coaches - with their winners' medals swinging around their necks of course.
Wembley is emptying pretty quickly now but what memories for those who witnessed history in the stadium - and what a huge effect this amazing win will have on the women's game and women's sport in general.
And yes I have got a tear in my eye!
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Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Wembley
Some of the players have just been making angel shapes in the confetti. Millie Brght and Jill Scott are dancing with a flag and Ellen White has taken a moment to herself in the middle of the pitch to soak it all in. Wow. These scenes are incredible.
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Jonas Eidevall
Arsenal manager on BBC One
I hadn't worked with Beth Mead before. Same with Sarina Wiegman. Shecould start with a fresh piece of paper on club and national level. She’sbenefitted from that.
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Alex Scott
Former England and Arsenal defender on BBC One
What this [Beth Mead's success] shows is no journey is ever easy. It’s the perseverance,belief, determination to keep going.
Record scorers
England scored 22 goals at Euro 2022, a recordfor a team in a single edition of the European Championship (men’s andwomen’s).
Six of them were scored by Beth Mead, who claimed the golden boot.
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Video caption: Euro 2022 highlights: England 2-1 Germany Post update
FT: England 2-1 Germany
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Adam: So proud of these girls, football is home because of you. You have inspired the nation and more importantly the next generation. This is so unbelievably positive. Celebrate well tonight.
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FT: England 2-1 Germany AET
Alex Scott
Former England and Arsenal defender on BBC One
I walked past that trophy in 2009 and it stays with youforever. I’m so happy this team won’t experience that.
A great day.
