PA MediaEcstatic England fans celebrated across the country as the Lionesses retained their Euros title in a penalty shootout win over Spain.
Chloe Kelly scored the winning spot-kick on Sunday following two huge saves from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton – sending supporters in fan zones into raptures.
Supporters stood on tables, waved flags, threw drinks in the air and excitedly hugged each other as England claimed victory, while the Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer watched on from the stands in Basel, Switzerland.
Alessia Russo gave the Lionesses hope of retaining their Euros title with her second half equaliser after Mariona Caldentey netted the opener for Spain in the 25th minute.
Sir Keir was the first to congratulate England on their win – posting on X: “Champions! Congratulations Lionesses – what a team. What a game. What drama.
“You dug deep when it mattered most and you’ve made the nation proud. History makers.”
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