Flying the flag for the Lionesses! Jubilant fans pack out pubs and bars with tens of thousands flocking to Wembley as nation prepares to roar on England in tonight’s Euro final against Germany
- Fans of the Lionesses have packed into Wembley which is sold out ahead of the Euros final against Germany
- The nation has taken women’s football to their hearts as England has its first Euros final since 2009
- Many of those seen arriving were young women and girls as they screamed for their heroes like Beth Mead
Tens of thousands of fans can be seen around Wembley Stadium hours before the women’s Euros final as the nation prepares to roar for England tonight.
Supporters have been turning out in force to cheer on the Lionesses by flying England flags, painting their faces red and white and donning Team shirts to cheer on the players as they prepare to face Germany at 5pm.
Excitement is seen throughout the sea of England shirts and flags, blowing horns and clappers, with less than two hours to go before kick-off.
Many of those attending live and in pubs and bars and live screens set up across the country are in family groups, made up of young women and girls.
Fans are seen waiving England flags as they come to cheer on the Lionesses’ at Boxpark Wembley before the match
An England supporter painted with a red cross and wearing a British flag is seen screaming in delight as she arrives for the final of the Women’s Euro 2020 soccer match between England and Germany at Wembley stadium in London today
Fans in Trafalgar Square holding an England flag as they watch the action live on the big screen in central London
Fans arriving at Wembley Way before the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final today as the action kicks off at 5pm
A fan is seen wearing a Lionesses’ mask in support of the England team outside the Wembley Stadium before the match
Among the crowd was Emma Newman, 21, a student from Whitby, North Yorkshire, who said: ‘It’s a really nice atmosphere, people are just here to see the match and nothing else.
‘It’s right that fans aren’t causing trouble, these women are inspiring and deserve to be supported properly. I just hope they can get the job done.’
The Women’s team qualified for their first Euros final since 2009 on Wednesday night, as they demolished Sweden 4-0 at Bramall Lane.
England, who have never won the tournament, played their first and last final at home in 1984.
Back then, some players’ husbands were unable to join the crowd of 2,500 at Luton Town’s Kenilworth Road ground because they could not afford the transport.
The game only had halves of 35 minutes instead of 45 and a smaller ball than that played with by men was used.
Fans cheer at Boxpark Wembley before the kick off at 5pm when England faces Germany in the Women’s Euro 2022 final
England fans pose for a photo on Wembley Way ahead of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final at Wembley Stadium today
England fans Gracie May, 8, and Amelia Lee, 6 pose on Wembley Way before the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final at Wembley
A woman holds a sign saying English professional footballer Beth Mead is ‘on fire’ and saying ‘your defence is terrified’ among several women also holding up England fans before the kick off with Germany
Fans gather for England v Germany in the Women’s Euro 2022 at Boxpark Wembley before the match
An England fan all dressed up before Women’s Euros final at Wembley Stadium in London today
England fan Edith, 11, poses on Wembley Way before the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final of England v Germany
A mother and daughter who are attending the final at Wembley together said the England team’s success has ‘helped grow’ women’s football.
Childminder Helen Charlesworth, from Orpington, Kent, said her daughter Darcey, 22, had enjoyed football from the age of eight and started playing with boys as there were no girls’ teams around.
She said: ‘I’m feeling nervous but excited. When we got the tickets last year it was a dream that England would be in the final and now it’s come true.
‘To be at a home tournament is amazing. The team is so strong and there is a real team spirit about them.
‘The fact that the women’s game is growing is amazing. This tournament has definitely helped grow the game and support for it,’ Ms Charlesworth added.
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