England win Women’s Euro 2022 LIVE REACTION: Party at Trafalgar Square as thousands celebrate, Queen sends praise

England Women get Freedom award

England Women have been awarded the Freedom of the City of London for their heroics in the European final.

And Lotte Wubben-Moy is looking forward to getting free travel perpetually.

She said on Twitter: "Free tube + bus for life then yea? Safe."

Williamson set for City award

Leah Williamson is set to be awarded the Freedom of the City pass in Milton Keynes.

The Lionesses hero will become the first person to receive the award by Milton Keynes since they were given city status.

The leader of Milton Keynes council, Pete Marland, said: "I think it would be totally appropriate that the very first person to be given the Freedom of the New City of Milton Keynes is the first woman to lead a national side to international honours and is from MK."

And to top it off, Williamson will also have a mural painted of her hometown of Newport Pagnell.

Mead wins medals treble

Beth Mead left Euro 2022 with a hat-trick of medals.

She was crowned as the tournament's top scorer despite not getting on the scoresheet in the final win against Germany.

Mead was also named the player of the tournament for her stunning displays.

Bronze makes bold claim

England hero Lucy Bronze insists there's more to come from the Lionesses after their European success.

She said: "There's not any women's team that really has that kind of backing.

"So I think we can lift the level a lot, and I'm not just talking about England. Every nation could do that, every nation could improve including ourselves.

"So there's definitely still a little more of that mountain to climb. But the spectacle of this tournament was amazing.

"The standard was so high is all the games and so many of the teams.”

England celebrations continue in London

England's legendary hungover Lionesses received the heroes' welcome they thoroughly deserved as thousands of fans packed out a jubilant Trafalgar Square.

And just a few hours after getting to bed, the slightly-worse-for-wear girls were on the bus and driving into central London to present the trophy.

Fans of all ages snapped up the 7,000 tickets available on a first-come-first-serve basis - with queues starting as early as 7am.

For those working nearby, many opened office windows to catch a glimpse of the history makers as they were announced at the party parade after Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's warm-up act.

Fans descend on Trafalgar Square

Fans have swarmed Trafalgar Square in their droves in anticipation of the England team who will show off their glittering European trophy.

The winners party in the heart of the London began at 11am.

And there's no shortage of fans who crammed into the capital to catch a glimpse of the European conquerors.

The Wright words

Ian Wright was ecstatic after England Women were crowned champions of Europe.

The Arsenal legend, 58, has been a huge supporter of the women's game for years and wants Euro 2022 to leave a lasting legacy.

He also shared how proud he was of Sarina Wiegman's team and his delight that all their hard work has paid off.

Germans fume at Euro loss

Fuming Germany have claimed they were "cheated" at Wembley as the Lionesses ended 56 years of heart by bringing football home.

The seething national press declared Germany should have had a penalty in normal time before Chloe Kelly's strike sealed an historic 2-1 win.

Germany's leading tabloid Bild claimed they had been cheated at Wembley again in reference to Geoff Hurst's ghost goal in the 1966 men's World Cup final.

Bild fumed: "Even with VAR we get cheated."

Elsewhere a headline from the same newspaper read "New Wembley Fraud" in reference to Hurst's goal from '66.

BBC apolgise for F-bomb outburst

The BBC had to apologise after Jill Scott let off a passionate expletive filled outburst during England's Euro 2022 win.

But minutes before that crucial goal tempers flared in what became a physical game between two top sides.

After Scott was fouled by Germany's Syndey Lohmann she immediately sprang to her feet to give her opponent a piece of her mind.

The 35-year-old could be seen saying: "F*** off you f***ing p****".

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen apologised to offended viewers straight away as it was clear what Scott said, even without sound.

Lionesses celebrate in style

Hero Chloe Kelly has described last night’s epic party to celebrate the historic Euro win as “amazing”.

The 24-year-old striker spoke to The Sun hours after their celebrations came to an end.

The girls downed champagne and cocktails at the posh Lensbury Resort in Teddington, south west London until the early hours.

Appearing blurry eyed, Kelly emerged with her partner Scott Moore, who was wearing an England shirt with her surname on.

When asked how last night went, she told The Sun it was “amazing”.

She said at this stage FA instructions prevented her from talking further, but said she would be able to say more later.

Record viewers watch historic victory

England's historic Euro 2022 victory over Germany was watched by a peak audience of 17.4million on BBC One.

Support for the team gathered momentum as the tournament went on, with Sarina Wiegman's side producing a series of brilliant performances.

The BBC's Gary Lineker took to social media to confirm the final's incredible viewership.

He wrote: "A 17.4 million peak audience watched @Lionesses triumph on @BBCOne last night. Wonderful."

Gabby Logan's speech praise

Fans hailed Gabby Logan's incredible closing speech after England's "game-changing" Euros win.

She passionately called on the British public to step up and continue to grow women's football after England brought football home.

The replies were flooded with messages of enthusiastic support.

England cricketer Tammy Beaumont said: "Getting goosebumps at this message! Well said @GabbyLogan."

Another wrote: "What a sign off by Gabby Logan. Different gravy."

Fans demand bank holiday addition

England fans want a bank holiday after the Lionesses' historic Euro 2022 win.

One fan took to Twitter, writing: "Since England won, I think we deserve a bank holiday."

Another added: "Petition for a bank holiday seen as England Women done what England Men can’t."

And a third said: "Well done England women. Surely we get a bank holiday?"

Scott slams Prem clubs

Alex Scott has slammed Prem clubs for refusing to host England Women football games in the past.

And she hopes the clubs in question are kicking themselves for not seeing the vision after the Lionesses scooped the Euro 2022 trophy.

Scott said when the game finished: "Let’s just remind as well, back in 2018 we were begging people [Premier League clubs] to host games in their stadiums for these Euros and so many said no.

"I hope you’re all looking at yourselves right now because you weren’t brave enough to see the vision."

Toone's on world summit

England hero Ella Toone is feeling on top of the world after the Lionesses' Euro 2022 win.

Toone played her part in helping England edge Germany for the honour.

And Toone shared her excitement on Twitter whilst posing with the trophy.

Fans will get to see Toone and her England team-mates with the prize in Trafalgar Square at 11am today.

Emma Hayes fights back tears

Emma Hayes fought back tears after watching England Women win Euro 2022.

The Chelsea Women boss, 45, was almost lost for words as she summed up what the win means.

Covering the match for , Hayes said during the trophy celebration: "Honestly I can't find my words.

"This whole place has exploded. These amazing players, this amazing atmosphere.

"I know that everybody has worked so hard for a day like today so I'm just so overwhelmed and proud by everything and listen to this place! It's absolutely rocking in here."

Winners party in Trafalgar Square

England's heroes will get to revel in their European glory in the capital this afternoon.

7,000 supporters will have the opportunity to celebrate with the Lionesses during their victory party held in Trafalgar Square.

The victory parade will begin at 11am where highlights of England's epic win will be shown on a big screen.

And then the girls will arrive on the scene to answer questions and lift the trophy.

Fans that won't be able to make the trip can keep up with the action on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Coverage will start at 12.40pm and end at 2pm.

And it will be hosted by none other than Lionesses legend Alex Scott.

Williamson hails epic win

Leah Williamson hailed England’s historic Women’s Euros trophy win on home soil as the proudest moment of her life.

In an emotionally charged interview, the centre-back told BBC Sport: "I just can't stop crying.

"With something like this, we talk and talk, and we've finally done it.

"It's about doing it on the pitch, and I tell you what, the kids are alright. 

"It's the proudest moment of my life - until the day I have kids I suppose. I am going to lap it up. 

"Every single piece of advice I got was to take every single second in because you're going to want to relive it over and over and I'll be reliving that for a long time.

“I'm so proud to be English. I'm trying hard not to swear.".

Fans celebrate in Trafalgar Square

Twenty million fans nationwide roared on the Lionesses tonight in the country’s biggest girl power football party ever.

Out of the millions, more than 7,000 lionhearts, backed by Sun mascot Harry Mane, roared on our girls on at a fan zone in Trafalgar Square.

And the crowd erupted when super-sub Chloe Kelly poked home the extra-time winner and tore off her shirt in wild celebration.

Adele celebrates England's magi moment

Songstress Adele couldn't help but get in the spirit of England's Euro 2022 win.

She took to the Instagram to share her joy at the remarkable success.

'I can't stop crying'

ENGLAND captain Leah Williamson fought back the tears as she lifted the Euro2022 trophy alongside her teammates this evening.

The Lionesses secured their first ever European Championship title when Chloe Kelly fired home a late winner in the 111th minute of the game.

Every player revelled in the atmosphere as the final whistle sounded, with some breaking down in tears, including Williamson.

But, the Arsenal star still took the time to reflect on the record-breaking evening in a post-match interview with the BBC.

She said: "I can't stop crying.

"We talk and we talk and we've finally done it. It's the proudest moment of my life.

"I'm taking in every single second because I'll want to relive this for a long time."

Mead's revenge

Beth Mead was remarkably left out of Team GB for the Olympics last summer.

But now, she's Euro 2022 player of the tournament, and won the golden boot.

“I can’t believe it.” she said.

“Sometimes football puts you down but bouncing back is the best way. I’m speechless, I can’t take it all in.

“I’m in shock. I’ve had a good cry with my mum and dad. I am so proud of this team, I love this team and I love this country!”

England's stars gatecrash press conference

There was absolutely no chance Sabrina Weigman's press conference was going to go smoothly.

Here's her winning team gatecrashing the interview with a rendition of that Baddiel and Skinner classic. It's coming home!

Scott dedicates win to granny

Jill Scott dedicated England's Euro 2022 triumph to her grandmother in an emotional post-match interview.

The Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in a thrilling final at Wembley thanks to an extra-time winner by Chloe Kelly after Ella Toone's opener was cancelled out by Lina Magull.

Scott couldn't hide her emotions after the final whistle in front of a packed and ecstatic crowd as she stated she won't get any sleep this week.

The Manchester City hero also sent a special message to her nan during an emotional interview.

Scott told BBC: "We got it, grandma… we've done it.

"I can't believe it! It's such a privilege to be a part of this. What a day!

"The younger players have been fantastic, playing with freedom.

"The celebrations are going to be big and I don't think I'm going to sleep this week!"

The Queen continues

The Queen continued in her 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."