Women's Euro 2022: England win after dramatic final

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 England 2 - 1 Germany (After Extra Time)

This was the day when football came home. Let's look back at a dramatic day in London.

Euro 2022 Final: England v Germany

Match report

England created history by winning their first major women's tournament in a dramatic Euro 2022 final against old rivals and eight-time champions Germany at Wembley.

Substitute Chloe Kelly got what proved to be the winner after she poked home a loose ball from a corner to send the record crowd of 87,192 wild with ten minutes of extra time remaining. There was a short wait before a VAR check confirmed the goal. She then off her shirt and waved it around her head while being lifted by her teammates in a moment of pure elation.

Sarina Wiegman's side showed they were equal to anything a physical German team threw at them. Earlier on the day, Toone had come off the bench to score the opener in normal time before Germany's Lina Magull set up a nervous ending when she equalised.

There were scenes of jubilation in the stands. There was also an outpouring of emotion by players on the pitch at full-time as the magnitude of their achievement sank in. What a night. It was the night that football came home.

Reaction

We will now explore some of the best reaction.

Gary Lineker tweeted: "Football is a simple game. 22 women chase a ball for 90 minutes and, at the end, England actually win. Congratulations."

One English fan posted on Facebook: This is the beginning of women's football. They are trailblazers and I am hoping it continues to grow."

Another fan added: "Wow, England have actually won a trophy in football. That never happens."

This was the reaction of Harry Kane:

The video below gives an insight into some of the celebrations that happened after the match:

 Leah Williamson tweeted simply: "Tell everybody you know, it’s coming home❤️"

Alex Scott was clearly very happy.

Highlights

The highlights of the match can be seen in the video below

YouTuber Mark Maisy said: "What a game! Such an emotional win, have to say I was in tears, never have I felt so proud, excellent! So happy for the turnout and support for these talented ladies for bringing it home, that goal celebration will go down in history! It's one in the eye of the FA, who now need to get their act together, grassroots upwards."

Previous European Super Football stories from the tournament

Women's Euro 2022: England beat Sweden to reach final

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) 

Well played England and Germany, it was a great advert and a fantastic advert for women's football. 

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