Thousands gather in London to celebrate Lionesses Euro victory

Fans descend onto London's Trafalgar Square

Author: Majid MohammedPublished 1st Aug 2022

Thousands gathered in London to celebrate the Lionesses Euro victory, with fans descending onto Trafalgar Square.

The Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 after extra time in front of 87,000 supporters at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, securing the first major tournament title for the country since 1966 and setting a television viewing record.

Fans in Trafalgar Square on Monday looked on as captain Leah Williamson summed up the last day by saying: "I think we've partied more than we actually played football in the last 24 hours."

Supporters hailed the victory as a "massive" moment, while the FA's director of women's football, Baroness Sue Campbell, said England's win will make a "phenomenal difference".

The Queen praised the team, saying their "success goes far beyond the trophy".

She said in a statement: "You have all set an example that will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations."

The Duke of Cambridge was among those supporting from the sidelines, and after the match he said it had been "wonderful to see history in the making", while captain Leah Williamson dubbed it "the proudest moment of my life".

Social media was awash with reactions from England supports.

Images from a historic day

A family celebrate the Lionesses victory

A roaring success ,fans packed Trafalgar Square to receive the England Women's football euro champions.

Sun shone as fans celebrate

The sun was shining on a historic day as England's Women's team won their first ever title and the first time the country has celebrated winning a football title since 1966.

More women are getting involved in football

The brilliance of the England team has attracted millions of new fans to the sport. More than 80,000 fans packed into Wembley Stadium last night to watch the women's team win.

England players on stage

England's Rachel Daly celebrates on stage in front of thousands of fans.

England captain and manager

England captain Leah Williamson and England head coach Sarina Wiegman on stage thanking fans for their support.

London mayor

London mayor Sadiq Khan pointed out the last time England won a football title in 1966, women where not allowed to play football.

Thousands of fans

It was a day to remember for thousands of fans.