Large groups embraced and danced with each other. Two young girls with St George flags painted on their faces were excitedly singing It's Coming Home. There was a carnival-like atmosphere as a huge sea of England flags were carried out of the stadium after the match, with supporters cheering, blowing horns and singing Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline and Queen's We Are The Champions. Yesterday, England fans have described the team's Euros win a 'victory for girls across the country'.Īmong the fans at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, where the Lionesses beat Germany in the final, were family groups, including young women and girls. Today, Trafalgar Square will host another party as thousands of fans will be able to celebrate the win with the players. She said: 'It is empowering them (her daughters) to know they can do it and nothing has to hold them back.' Mitra Wilson, 38, an osteopath receptionist from Croydon, wached the final in Trafalgar Square with her daughters Rebecca, nine, and Isabelle, eight, who were both wearing England flag face paint. Also there was Rihana Bhugalee, 14, from Dartford, Kent, who said the atmosphere was 'very energetic and lively'. Her daughter Evie Isaac, nine, who plays football, said it was 'exciting'.
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The atmosphere at Wembley and across the country throughout the tournament has been a fantastic advert for women's football.'įans will be able to bring their own food and disposable or reusable water bottles - except glass - on site, with free water refills also available. He added: 'They've broken records, and now they've made history. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, congratulated the team for displaying 'extraordinary talent and determination throughout the tournament' and said he 'can't wait' to see them lift the trophy again in Trafalgar Square. 'It has been an honour to host the tournament in England and the fans have been so important during the team's journey to success this summer, so it's only right that they can celebrate this historic victory together at Trafalgar Square.' They've captured the nation's hearts and it is an achievement that will be remembered forever. He said: 'This is an iconic moment for English football and everyone is so proud of the players, Sarina and the support team. It is expected to end at 2pm.įA chief executive Mark Bullingham said the players had 'captured the nation's hearts' and their Euro 2022 win would be 'remembered forever'. The event has been organised by the Greater London Authority, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Westminster Council, and will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 12.40pm. The players and their manager, Sarina Wiegman, will take part in a Q&A session before lifting the trophy. Supporters will be able to gain free entry on a first-come first-served basis from 11am today, and can enjoy live music from DJ Monki while tournament highlights are shown on screens. Scores of people watched the England game from the square last night, with several celebrating in the fountains after the team secured victory over Germany after extra time. Up to 7,000 supporters will have the opportunity to join the team for a daytime event hosted by veteran Lioness Alex Scott in Trafalgar Square. Thousands of fans will be able to celebrate England's Euros win with the players at an event in London today.
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