England rejoices at women's historic Euro 2022 triumph

football trophy since 1966. A capacity crowd of 7,000 supporters packed into Trafalgar Square to give the women's team a rapturous reception as they paraded the European championship trophy, following their 2-1 win over Germany. A tournament record crowd of 87,192 was at London's Wembley Stadium to see the victory, and the BBC said more than 23 million viewers tuned in on television or online Sunday.

"We said we wanted to make our legacy about winning and that's what we did," England captain Leah Williamson told the flag-waving crowd in Trafalgar Square. "The party's not going to stop!" she added after her squad stayed up into the early hours celebrating. "This team likes to work hard, but we definitely like to party harder." Chloe Kelly, who scored the winner deep into extra-time, said she was "a bit worse for wear".

"I ain't stopped dancing!" British royals, political leaders, football legends and star-struck youngsters have all hailed the players' game-changing exploits. The men's team failed last year to conquer Europe, falling short in the final to extend a winless streak stretching back to the 1966 World Cup. It was bad enough for the men to lose to Italy on penalties after extra time, but the final itself was marred by drunken thuggery on the part of some male England fans.

The festive and family-friendly atmosphere seen at the women's tournament extended into Monday's celebration in central London. "I'm really, really happy!" said Lauren, aged eight, attending with her younger brother. Lauren's mother Lisa Christie, 45, from west London said of the final: "It was incredible.