England stars have changed society, says boss Wiegman

England have changed society with their win in the Women's European Championship, coach Sarina Wiegman said after leading the Lionesses to their first ever major title on Sunday, which sparked scenes of jubilation up and down the country.

Wiegman's side beat eight-time champions Germany 2-1 after extra-time at Wembley Stadium in front of a record crowd (87,912) in a tournament that smashed records from one week to the next and garnered huge media coverage in Europe.

The entire attendance record for a Women's Euros was beaten halfway through the tournament in England and the host nation were ever-present on the front pages of newspapers as they reached their third major final, finally getting over the line.

"I think we really made a change. I think this tournament has done so much for the game but also for society and women in society in England but I also think in Europe and across the world and I hope that will make a (bigger) change too," Wiegman told a news conference.

"It's really, really nice to see what we saw today when we came into the stadium how enthusiastic everyone was and how the fans have stood behind us."

Wiegman led her native Netherlands to the previous Euros title in 2017 and took over England in September last year, transforming the side into a winning machine, as they have not lost yet under the Dutchwoman.

They came into the tournament as heavy favourites but among a crowded field and were put to the test by serial winners Germany, who came back from a goal down in a physically demanding final to take it to extra time.

However, it was one of Wiegman's astute substitutions, an ever present of England's run to the final, Manchester City forward Chloe Kelly who popped up with the winning goal.

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