The lioness appeared in public for the first time after the team reached the final of Euro 2022 | UK News
The England women’s national football team made their first public debut after a 4-0 semi-final win over Sweden.
The Lionesses created a wave of jubilation when they showed up outside their south London hotel after that match take them to the final of Euro 2022.
“We want to inspire the whole country. I think that’s what we’re doing,” said England women’s national team head coach Sarina Wiegman.
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“And we want to make a difference, so we hope that we got everyone’s enthusiasm and that in the end the whole country is proud of us and even more girls and boys. the boy will start playing more ball.”
Her team won their semi-final and will now face Germany or France, who will play Wednesday at Milton Keynes.
This is the first time since 2009 that the British Women have reached a major final.
They have never won the World Cup or the Euros in history.
Goals from Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Fran Kirby will see the team play at sold-out Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
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‘We want to inspire the nation and make a difference’
Reacting to Tuesday night’s win, England captain Harry Kane tweeted: “Yesss @Lionesses! Get to the final.”
England’s all-time leading scorer, Wayne Rooney, wrote: “What a performance by @Lionesses tonight. A well-deserved #WEURO2022 final is coming. Congratulations to all of you. players and staff.”
Prince William, the president of the Football Association (FA), tweeted: “Congratulations @Lionesses for reaching the final #WEURO2022 on Sunday.
“The whole country is very proud of all that you are achieving. We believe in you and will be with you for the long haul! W.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson also congratulated the team, tweeting a Confederate flag emoji and adding: “Into Wembley!
“A great result for captains @leahcwilliamson and @Lionesses tonight against Sweden. Come on England, take it home.”
And Lionesses’ own Twitter account posted: “MEET YOU AT WEMBLEY.”
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