England vs Germany

Fans praise the Lionesses' 'world class s***housery' and 'glorious' time-wasting during final 11 minutes of their Euro 2022 win... with a throw-in taking 26 ...

119:48 - Doorsoun-Khajeh returns the ball to Kelly for the throw in a pretty aggressive manner. 116:51 - England have taken almost half a minute to position the ball correctly for the corner. Kelly is in no rush to get off the turf to take it. The ball is moved about a half an inch into the right position. 118:36 - Germany are preparing to take a throw but England coach Sarina Wiegman has decided to make a sub. The England plays just smirks. Nikita Parris will replace Lauren Hemp, who begins a very slow walk off the field, soaking up the acclaim of the crowd. England lose the ball but soon gather possession again with Russo seeing her shot touched over the bar by keeper Merle Frohms. 114:40 - England pass the ball into the corner that will become an almost permanent home for the closing minutes. She takes over 20 seconds to throw the ball out. Germany's Giulia Gwinn can be seen in the back of the TV shot complaining about how long England take over it. 115:08 - Kelly is bundled over by a frustrated Gwinn and wins a free-kick right in the corner.

Television viewing figures have grown throughout the tournament after a peak audience of 3.7 million people watched the Lionesses' 1-0 win over Austria in ...

A record peak television audience of 17.4 million tuned in to watch England win Euro 2022 It also became the most-watched television programme so far this year. The growth of the women's game in the UK is further highlighted by the fact that only 1.4 million people tuned in to watch the last time England got to the European Championships final in 2009. But the 17.4 million figure that the final received dwarfs those numbers and also smashes the previous peak television audience record for a UK women's football game - 11.7 million for England's defeat to the USA in the 2019 World Cup semi-final. A record peak television audience of 17.4 million people tuned in to watch England beat Germany in the Euro 2022 final on Sunday. England's historic Euro 2022 final win against Germany attracts record television viewing figures of 17.4 MILLION plus 5.9 million on BBC iPlayer... smashing the previous peak audience of 11.7 million for a women's football match in the UK

England's jubilant players gate-crashed boss Sarina Wiegman's post-match press conference singing 'It's Coming Home' as they celebrated their dramatic 2-1 ...

“I’m kissing this little armband that was my sister’s and my sister passed away during our prep camps,” she said. I’m not sure if that’s the reason but we scored a goal. “I think what we’ve done is really incredible.

Goals change games, but they don't win them. Not exactly. And if you want someone to back that statement up, ask England's Euro 2022 hero Chloe Kelly.

To the corner she pointed, and to the corner England went. Now time was up as well, thanks to Kelly’s masterclass in running down the clock. But it was not a goal to win the game, it was a goal to put England ahead. Kelly embraced her team-mate and grinned like cage football’s answer to the Chesire Cat. England were 2-1 up, thanks to Kelly’s killer instinct. She turned again and jigged merrily back towards the corner flag, running away from the German defenders like the best player on the playground. From the resulting free-kick, Kelly turned and burst towards the goal. The point when, in most circumstances, the commentator would say, ‘There’ll be one more chance for Germany.’ She came on and embarked on a one-woman mission to turn the tables. One woman who had come on for Player of the Tournament Beth Mead with 26 minutes of normal time remaining and who was not letting this opportunity pass. But this time – their ninth final – they were about to get familiar with a feeling that has been England’s so often. To delve deep into the realm of cliche; they never know when they’re beaten, the Germans. Mostly because it doesn’t happen all that often, especially on the European stage.

England's Lionesses enjoyed a stunning Euro 2022 success on Sunday with victory over Germany in Wembley's final with a huge audience tuning into BBC to ...

"This was the most-watched women's football game on UK television of all-time and the most-watched programme in 2022 so far - and deservedly so. It was the side’s first ever major trophy and its TV audience reflected the booming interest in women’s football both in the UK and further afield. That is around 5.7 million more than watched their nation’s semi-final victory against France on Wednesday, as confirmed by German media. In Germany, the figures which watched Sunday’s final was comparable to last summer’s men’s European Championships final between England and Italy – which was watched by a total of 20.9million viewers. The figures almost doubled the numbers that tuned in to watch England’s semi-final victory over Sweden on Tuesday – a match which attracted a peak audience of 9.3million viewers on the BBC. That was already among the most-watched television broadcasts of the year. The Lionesses defeated Germany in extra-time to win their first Euros at a jubilant, sold-out Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening.

Thousands of fans gathered in London to celebrate after Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses end 56 years of hurt to win Euro 2022 for England.

Wiegman’s side will make it to next year’s finals in Australia and New Zealand if they avoid defeat by Austria - their opening Euro 2022 opponents - in their penultimate Group D qualifier at the Wiener Neustadter Stadion on Saturday, September 3, with Luxembourg due at the bet365 Stadium three days later. Ranked eighth by FIFA before they kicked a ball at the Euros, they dispensed with second-placed Sweden in style in the semi-finals and the Germans, who were fifth, when it mattered most. It would be no surprise if manufacturers of sports underwear are already queuing up to talk to matchwinner Chloe Kelly following her delirious goal celebration, which mimicked that of the USA’s Brandi Chastain after she scored the decisive penalty in the 1999 World Cup final. Claiming a first major trophy to such public acclaim has catapulted England and women’s football in general into the spotlight both at home and abroad. It would be no surprise if manufacturers of sports underwear are already queuing up to talk to matchwinner Chloe Kelly following her delirious goal celebration, which mimicked that of the USA’s Brandi Chastain after she scored the decisive penalty in the 1999 World Cup final. Claiming a first major trophy to such public acclaim has catapulted England and women’s football in general into the spotlight both at home and abroad. Thousands were in Trafalgar Square for the celebration of the team’s achievement, which was shown live on the BBC. Kelly scored the winner in extra time as England beat Germany 2-1 to win Euro 2022. The BBC presenter was criticised by Karen Ingala Smith, chief executive of the Nia charity campaigning against violence aimed at women, who wrote: “Please apologise for and condemn the sexist responses to your now deleted badly judged tweet.” The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes and the sides could not be separated until 110th minute when England substitute Chloe Kelly reacted quickest to a loose ball from a corner and poked in the winner. I’ve deleted it as many people didn’t see the game so missed the context.” Sarina Wiegman’s victory press conference was interrupted by jublient players singing and dancing on the tables, the start of celebrations which ran long into the night.

German media have claimed England 'cheated' in the Euro 2022 final after the Lionesses sparked celebrations across the country.

The game was so tight, there was a little bit of fight in there, but who cares, we won 2-1. I don’t think I have realised what is going on, I need some time.’ It is incredible. It is unbelievable. ‘I’d like to have a discussion why did no one look at it? Bild also spoke to former referee Thorsten Kinhofer who said: ‘For me it’s a crystal clear handball.

Sarina Wiegman's side made history with a hard-fought extra-time win over Germany - do you agree with our ratings? Have your say.

Got under Daly’s skin early in the second half when she moved out wide, and shoved her from behind after the ball went out of play. Got involved with the chopping challenges, getting a yellow with a flying tackle which took out Stanway in the second half. But where Mead was substituted the centre-half continued to hold her own, and kept Russo close to keep the England striker from doing any major damage. But should have got a more meaningful touch to the ball when Earps kept that scrappy corner out of the goalmouth. Made light work of England’s attempts in the first half, and then got a hand to Russo’s shot to keep Germany within touching distance in the dying moments. Scott was brought in to bring some level-headedness to affairs and break up play when England were being bullied late in the second half. It hung in the air for what felt like hours but once it hit the back of the net her expletive-ridden celebration summed up just what that meant. For all her physical presence though she was regularly outpaced and missed the chance of the first half in skying her shot over the bar when Mead set her up so perfectly. Was taken off the ball far too often by pressure from Magull and Gwinn, so unable to use her superior pace to much effect. Then, against the run of play, proved again how her vision remains out of this world to pick out Toone with a long through ball for the opening goal. Her header in the early stages to block Dabritz’s effort from range was crucial, as was her well-tracked interception of substitute Dallmann in the box. Stopped Schuller, despite getting a boot to the shoulder and then made the double save of the tournament: a fingertip to Magull’s rocket and then Schuller’s shot off the rebound.

England saw off Germany in extra-time to claim Euro 2022 glory but issue has been taken with a penalty appeal that wasn't given as media in Germany slam the ...

I will need a couple of days to realise what we have done. Why didn’t the referee look at it? We have had so much support from our fans and I’m so proud of the team, the players and the staff. It has left those in Germany fuming with leading publication Bild claimed the two-time world champions were "scammed" and "cheated". They also added: "Wembley fraud again! This is something I would really like to ask. Referee Kateryna Monzul didn't give anything at the time and, after a review, neither did VAR.