Ian Wright

Ian Wright was practically speechless as England's Lionesses ended 56 years of hurt by beating Germany 2-1 at Wembley to win the European Championships.

The goal sent Wembley wild but there was still over seven minutes left for the side to hold on in front of the nervous crowd. But the women ensured 56 years of hurt came to an end when Chloe Kelly scrambled home the winner in the second period of extra-time. Ian Wright was practically speechless as England’s Lionesses ended 56 years of hurt by beating Germany 2-1 at Wembley to win the European Championships.

The former England striker was thrilled with England's 2-1 extra-time win over Germany in the Euro 2022 Wembley final.

And former England striker Gary Lineker wrote: “Football is a simple game. 22 women chase a ball for 90 minutes and, at the end, England actually win. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The game was still in progress when Chastain took to social media to congratulate Kelly, writing: “I see you @Chloe_Kelly98 well done. “Every single player has played a part. “I can’t believe it.

Ian Wright has called on the Premier League to invest in the WSL after England's Euro 2022 success, suggesting t he league must be made more accessible to ...

"It will be [going around the world] because what they've shown is that there is an appetite here for it, an appetite here for the women's game. "We want to make it easier for those people to go to the WSL games. Why do I as an Arsenal fan have to be a member of all the WSL teams to get to an away game?

Chloe Kelly's extra-time goal sealed a 2-1 victory over Germany as the Lionesses claimed the first major trophy in their history.

“I’m not standing up at corporate events in front of sponsors anymore begging for them to get involved in the women’s game, because, you know what? This is the moment in England.” “They have to make it easier for them to get there.

YOUNG England fan Tess made an appearance on the BBC before kick-off of Sunday's Euro 2022 final.

Are we going to see more of that today?" Tess was feeling confident ahead of the match. Just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your support this summer. Do you still think she could be the difference today?" She said: "I'm a huge fan and I'm a huge fan of your dancing as well. Actually, speaking of her, I've got a little message for you.