‘No more years of hurt’: how the papers rejoiced as Lionesses bring home Euro 2022 trophy

Euphoria, arms thrust triumphantly in the air, and finally a major trophy. Monday’s front pages capture the mood of the nation after the Lionesses claimed the women’s European football championship trophy – the first major silverware England have won in 56 years.

All but one newspaper celebrated the historic 2-1 win over Germany in the final at Wembley on their front pages, after Chloe Kelly’s extra-time winner put paid to the eight-times winners’ hopes of adding another title to their honours list.

“History makers” is splashed across the Daily Mirror’s front page, which is solely dedicated to the triumph.

Monday's front page: History makers https://t.co/Cs2HXHIga1 #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/QfL8a2Kfn3

The paper’s back page reads “It’s Home”, a homage to the players chanting “It’s Coming Home!” as they barged into Sarina Wiegman’s post-match press conference.

Monday's back page: It's home! https://t.co/vnvXcHuLAo #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/ope4IRxnMK

On the Daily Mail’s front page, the headline proclaims “It wasn’t a dream … we DID beat Germany in a final”. Matchwinner Kelly is pictured waving her shirt above her head in celebration after she scored the deciding goal in the 111th minute.

Monday's Mail: It wasn't a dream… we DID beat Germany in a final! #TomorrowsPapersToday #DailyMail #Mail pic.twitter.com/91Jcik5UI2

The Times has an image of the Lionesses hoisting the trophy in triumph, with the lead article claiming the win “put the final touches to an incredible three and a half weeks, not just for women’s football but the women’s sport movement in England”.

Monday's Times: Lionesses bring it home #TomorrowsPapersToday #TheTimes #Times pic.twitter.com/082bPqYXrT

The Guardian also focusses on