Women's Euro 2022: England beat Spain in extra time

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 England 2 - 1 Spain

Is it coming home?

England are through to the semi-finals of the European Women's Championship after coming from behind to beat pre-tournament favourites Spain in extra time.

Georgia Stanway sent the Amex Stadium crazy when she thumped in the winner after Sarina Wiegman's side had trailed up until the 84th minute of normal time.

Football's Coming Home broke out in the stands as Stanway sprinted over to the corner to celebrate, with England leading for the first time after 95 minutes.

Watch the highlights of the match in the video below. Footage from BBC Sport Highlights: England into semis after extra-time win over Spain | BBC Sport - YouTube

Substitute Ella Toone had volleyed in Manchester United team-mate Alessia Russo's flick-on to cancel out Esther Gonzalez's opener, setting up a nervous ending in stoppage time.

England had momentum on their side and capitalised as the crowd in Brighton were on their feet, while Spain continued to threaten until the final whistle.

Eventual victory ensured they reached a fourth successive women's major tournament semi-finals and their impressive unbeaten run under Wiegman extends to 18 matches.

They are now one of the favourites to lift the trophy for the first time at Wembley on 31 July. They must overcome either Sweden or Belgium in the last four to get there.

Reaction

The image and post below has been liked over 5,000 times and symbolises the passion of a nation that is really getting behind this team.

Former England and Arsenal forward Ian Wright was clearly enjoying himself. 

England captain Leah Williamson told BBC Sport: "That's the shift from group mentality to knockouts. We've proved we're resilient and can overcome tests.

"I'm so proud of them. We're serious. We back ourselves. We don't get caught up in it. At not one point did I think we were going home."

Presenter Gabby Logan posted on Twitter: "Over 9 million people (bbc1 and iplayer) watched the Lionesses beat Spain last night. Build it and they will come."

Previous European Super Football stories from the tournament

Women's Euro 2022: Iceland out after France draw (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)

Women's Euro 2022: Sweden and Netherlands draw (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)

Is it coming home? A preview of UEFA Women's Euro 2022 (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com) 

Women's Euro 2022: England thrash Norway (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com) 

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