Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Cambridge hail ‘inspirational’ England after Euro 2022 triumph

Queen Elizabeth II and her grandson the Duke of Cambridge hailed England’s historic Euro 2022 win as “an inspiration for girls and women”.

The Lionesses defeated Germany 2-1 in the final at Wembley thanks to Chloe Kelly's extra-time winner after Ella Toone’s wonderful lobbed opener had been cancelled out by Lina Magull with 11 minutes of normal time remaining.

In a message shared on the Royal Family Twitter account, the Queen said: “My warmest congratulations, and those of my family, go to you all on winning the European Women’s Football Championships.

“It is a significant achievement for the entire team, including your support staff.

“The Championships and your performance in them have rightly won praise. However, your success goes far beyond the trophy you have so deservedly earned.

“You have all set an example that will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations.

“It is my hope that you will be as proud of the impact you have had on your sport as you are of the result today.”

“Your success goes far beyond the trophy you have so deservedly earned.“You have all set an example that will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations.”