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'History makers' - England comes together to celebrate 'legacy' of Lionesses after Euro 2025 triumph against Spain - social media reaction
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Updated 27/07/2025 at 23:07 GMT+1
There were countless tributes to England on social media after their dramatic shoot-out win over Spain on Sunday in Switzerland, as Chloe Kelly's penalty secured the 2025 European Championship. Figures from politics, the public, celebrity, sport and even the Royal Family gave their praise to England as they retained the trophy with a determined display.
Wiegman ‘incredibly proud’ of England after ‘most chaotic and ridiculous tournament’
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Prominent figures from across England rushed to congratulate The Lionesses after they beat Spain to win the 2025 European Championship.
It was a dramatic fightback for England once again, as they fell behind in the first half, only to equalise in the second and battle to extra time.
Once again they were required to defend stoutly, and Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton produced the heroics to secure back-to-back Euro trophies.
English politicians raced to social media to praise the team for their efforts, with the Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, and Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch all congratulating the winners.
The Royal Family, too, were keen to share their thoughts, and with Prince William in attendance, it was no surprise to see the Aston Villa fan show his support.
England’s other sporting sides had mixed fortunes over the weekend. The British and Irish Lions - featuring a healthy English contingent - pulled off a late comeback over Australia, while England were frustrated in their pursuit of victory against India in the fourth Test.
Both teams gave warm messages to recognise the Lionesses’ success on Sunday.
Former TNT Sports pundit Rio Ferdinand made his feelings plain, and he was delighted to see what the men’s team have not yet been able to manage.
Some of the WSL’s biggest names were representing both Spain and England in the final in Switzerland, and the league’s biggest clubs congratulated the victors on their social media accounts.
With Arsenal’s Chloe Kelly scoring the winning penalty, celebrity Arsenal fans were not holding back.
Plenty of the public were delighted to witness yet more success for Sarina Wiegman's team.
And perhaps the last word should go to a legend of English football, with 172 caps and 40 goals, who played for the national team for almost two decades: Fara Williams.
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