It's come home! Crowds watch as Lionesses beat Germany
Crowds go wild as England win against Germany. - Credit: Archant
Nearly 56 years to the day since England's men beat Germany in the World Cup final, crowds gathered to see the women's national team take on Germany in the Euro 2022 final.
The Lionesses faced Germany at Wembley – the same venue that played host to the famous 4-2 victory in 1966.
England's Leah Williamson and Millie Bright lift the trophy as England celebrate winning the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final at Wembley Stadium, London. - Credit: PA
Crowds look on during the nervy first half between England and Germany. - Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown
At Isaacs on the Ipswich Waterfront, fans covered their eyes during nervy moments in the first half, before erupting in celebration as Ella Toone put the Lionesses ahead.
Fans celebrate as England beat Germany. - Credit: SARAH LUCY BROWN
But not long afterwards fans' faces fell as the Germans equalised with just 10 minutes to go.
The euphoria returned when Chloe Kelly poked home her first-ever international goal in extra time.
Crowds go wild as England win against Germany. - Credit: Archant
Crowds go wild as England win against Germany. - Credit: Archant
Crowds go wild as England win against Germany. - Credit: Archant
Crowds go wild as England win against Germany. - Credit: Archant
Crowds go wild as England win against Germany. - Credit: Archant
Crowds go wild as England win against Germany. - Credit: Archant
Crowds go wild as England win against Germany. - Credit: Archant
Ten nervy minutes followed before the roof was raised again as England were crowned European champions for the very first time.
Crowds go wild as England beat Germany. - Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown
Fans celebrate as England beat Germany. - Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown
Crowds watch the England v Germany game at Isaacs. - Credit: SARAH LUCY BROWN
Fans celebrate as England beat Germany. - Credit: SARAH LUCY BROWN
