In a moment that will be etched in English football history, Chloe Kelly's 110th-minute strike sent Wembley Stadium into raptures as the Lionesses claimed their first major tournament victory with a 2-1 win over Germany.
Royal Seal of Approval
The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, was among the 87,192 spectators who witnessed England's glorious triumph, later joining the players in the dressing room to personally congratulate Sarina Wiegman's history-makers. The future king, who serves as FA President, was visibly emotional as he embraced the victorious squad.
Kelly's Fairytale Finish
Manchester City forward Kelly, who only returned from an ACL injury in April, wrote herself into folklore when she pounced on a loose ball following a corner, sending the record-breaking crowd into delirium. "I just wanted to score that goal so badly," the 24-year-old hero told reporters post-match.
Record-Breaking Tournament
The victory caps a remarkable tournament for England, who:
- Became the first English side to win a major tournament since 1966
- Set a new attendance record for a women's Euro match (87,192)
- Scored 22 goals across six matches
- Remained unbeaten throughout the competition
As fireworks lit up the Wembley sky, captain Leah Williamson lifted the trophy to cement this Lionesses squad's place in footballing immortality.
