England hero Lauren Hemp scored one and made another as Manchester City Women made a winning start to their Champions League qualifying campaign with a thumping 6-0 victory over Tomiris-Turan in Madrid on Thursday evening.
01.08.2022 - 14:37 / ok.co.uk
If you watched the Lionesses win against Germany on July 31, you were lucky to see history in the making.The Lionesses, who are the England women’s national football team managed by Sarina Wiegman, thrilled millions of fans including royalty in a nail-biting match when they went on to win 2-1 against Germany.The first goal from England’s Ella Toone in the 62nd minute, followed by an equaliser by Germany’s Lina Magull in the 79th minute had many dreading the match would go to penalties, who England have a heartbreaking history with. Gary Lineker tweeted: “It’s going to be bloody penalties, isn’t it?” whilst Dom Joly echoed his nerve-shredding sentiment by tweeting: “It’s going to be penalties isn’t it? #EngvGer.” England’s Chloe Kelly’s goal in extra time propelled the Lionesses to clinch their first win in a final since 1966.
It was always going to be a match for the ages and one that will be remembered in many years to come. The Lionesses broke records and that glass ceiling when they smashed their way through the tournament to become champions of the UEFA Women’s Euro final.
What is amazing about the England women’s team, is that they were not allowed to play in 1966, when England won their last major competition which was the FIFA World Cup. England played its first international match in November 1972 against Scotland when it was part of the Women’s Football Association.
Since becoming part of the Football Association in 1993, it has risen to prominence to the talented club it is now today.The Lionesses triumph is more than just a match win - it has filled the nation’s hearts with hope and inspired a new generation of female football players. Scenes that unfolded following the Lionesses’ win left many inspired, in
.England hero Lauren Hemp scored one and made another as Manchester City Women made a winning start to their Champions League qualifying campaign with a thumping 6-0 victory over Tomiris-Turan in Madrid on Thursday evening.
England Lionesses star Ella Toone has been captured in a stunning mural on the side of a pub in her hometown . The Union Arms in Tyldesley now have a wall dedicated to the striker who scored the opener in the Euros final at Wembley at the end of July.
The England Women's national football team, known as the Lionesses, dressed to impress on a boozy night out as they continue to celebrate their epic victory in the Euro 2022 finals against Germany on Sunday 31 July. The tense game ended up going to extra time with full time ending on 1-1, but Chloe Kelly brought it home with a cheeky second goal for England in the 110th minute.The girls are the toast of the country, and they've certainly been celebrating their win in style as they've enjoyed numerous nights out this week.The Lionesses all looked fantastic as they paid a visit to Cirque Nightclub in London, and they were pictured looking in high spirits as they continued their celebrations.
England's Lioness captain Leah Williamson has revealed what Prince William said to her during Euros 2022 embrace.The women's team made history after winning the nation's first major football trophy since 1966 having beat Germany 2-1, with Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly both scoring goals. Before being handed the European Championship trophy, she was greeted by the Duke of Cambridge, who attended the game in his role as President of the Football Association.The prince shook hands with most of the squad but gave Williamson a celebratory hug to show his appreciation for all of her work throughout the impressive display of talent throughout the tournament. Now, Leah has relayed the message she was given during their touching moment, in which he was visibly moved, before giving Williamson a round of applause as he lifted the trophy.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, you’ll know that the England football team secured a historic 2-1 victory against Germany in the Women’s Euros on Sunday evening, with London’s Wembley Stadium packed out to see the Lionesses’ monumental win. As the game went to extra time it was one of the team’s forwards Chloe Kelly who scored that all-important winning goal in the 110th minute, which pushed England ahead of their opponents to win the competition.
Gary Lineker found himself in hot water after tweeting his praise to Lioness hero Chloe Kelly following her team's Euro success against Germany.MORE: Prince William's sweet words to Lioness captain Leah Williamson revealed as they hugged at finalThe former England player shared his thoughts live on Twitter alongside Sunday's match, which saw goals from Ella Toone and Chloe storm England to a 2-1 victory.WATCH: Prince William presents the Lionesses with their trophyIn celebration after her winning goal, Manchester City striker Chloe whipped off her shirt and spun it above her head while sporting a Nike sports bra - something she was later penalised for by the referee.READ: Princess Eugenie pens emotional message as she enjoys summertime with familyMORE: Prince William and Princess Charlotte send good luck message to LionessesGary had tweeted: "The @Lionesses have only gone and done it, and Kelly is England’s heroine, bra none."The message was swiftly called out and branded as "sexist". He later deleted the tweet and explained to one follower: "It was just a play on words given the celebration.
Gary Lineker was forced to delete a contentious tweet in the aftermath of the Lioness' Euro 2022 victory.