[New post] The Queen shares ‘warmest congratulations’ to England Lionesses after Euro victory against Germany as Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Harry Kane and Michael Owen also pay tribute

Phil Spencer posted: " England is in rejoice after a historic victory for the Lionesses at Wembley Stadium. Sarina Wiegman's side captured the hearts of all supporters with their journey through the European Championship, culminating in their 2-1 victory over German" talkSPORT The Queen shares 'warmest congratulations' to England Lionesses after Euro victory against Germany as Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Harry Kane and Michael Owen also pay tribute Phil Spencer Jul 31 England is in rejoice after a historic victory for the Lionesses at Wembley Stadium. Sarina Wiegman's side captured the hearts of all supporters with their journey through the European Championship, culminating in their 2-1 victory over Germany in the final. The Lionesses are the talk of world football after securing glory in the European Championships The scenes of celebration at Wembley were a joy to behold The Lionesses have won England's first trophy since 1966 Ella Toone's second half goal gave the Lionesses the lead, before Lina Magull leveled for Germany after 79 minutes. While nerves were building around the country, England remained cool as substitute Chloe Kelly prodded home from close range during extra time before wheeling away in celebration. Securing England's first trophy since 1966, Prince William was on hand to hand out the winners' medals to the players, before his grandmother, the Queen, shared her congratulations on social media. She said: "My warmest congratulations, and those of my family, go to you all on winning the European Women's Football Championships. It is a significant achievement for the entire team, including your support staff. "The Championships and your performance in them have rightly won praise. However, your success goes far beyond the trophy you have so deservedly earned. "You have all set an example that will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations. It is my hope that you will be as proud of the impact you have had on your sport as you are of the result today." The Queen led the tributes to the Lionesses "Your success goes far beyond the trophy you have so deservedly earned. "You have all set an example that will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations." The Queen has sent a message of congratulations to the @Lionesses: — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 31, 2022 It's dream land for England As well as genuine royalty, the Lionesses attracted the congratulations of football's biggest names and England's biggest football clubs. Here's a selection of many glowing tributes to Sarina Wiegman's heroic Lionesses. A…… mazing congratulations @Lionesses #LionessesLive https://t.co/Sr8MbUcZIY — Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) July 31, 2022 Football is a simple game. 22 women chase a ball for 90 minutes and, at the end, England actually win. Congratulations @lionesses. Fabulous. — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 31, 2022 CONGRATULATIONS @Lionesses!! Thoroughly deserved and a credit to the nation. Delighted to amend the hashtag from #DoingUsProud to #DONEUSPROUD ! — Michael Owen (@themichaelowen) July 31, 2022 Absolutely unreal scenes at Wembley!! Massive congrats to the amazing @Lionesses!! @ellatoone99 take a bow for that finish too — Harry Kane (@HKane) July 31, 2022 Congratulations @Lionesses fantastic achievement The first goal summed up the quality in this team you are all role models for future generations who will take up the game because of what they've seen today #Lionesses — Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) July 31, 2022 Congratulations, @Lionesses! So proud! #WEURO2022 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/QiwtzjSApi — Manchester City (@ManCity) July 31, 2022 HUGE congratulations to our @ManUtdWomen #Lionesses! #MUFC || #ChangeTheGame https://t.co/ul2yJQyQbp — Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 31, 2022 Inspiring a nation. Inspiring a generation. From everyone at Newcastle United - Congratulations, @Lionesses! pic.twitter.com/nKcfkMp1oA — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 31, 2022 OUR CHAMPIONS. OUR LIONESSES. pic.twitter.com/UYHhRlBzuj — Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) July 31, 2022 https://t.co/M5DJFbmrHb — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 31, 2022 Congratulations to the @Lionesses https://t.co/wMblvEckcZ — Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) July 31, 2022 Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from talkSPORT. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://talksport.com/football/1161043/england-lionesses-germany-european-championship-queen/ Powered by Jetpack