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Why the Lionesses' Euros win was so significant and left women all over the world in tears

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If you watched the Lionesses win against Germany on July 31, you were lucky to see history in the making.The Lionesses, who are the England women’s national football team managed by Sarina Wiegman, thrilled millions of fans including royalty in a nail-biting match when they went on to win 2-1 against Germany.The first goal from England’s Ella Toone in the 62nd minute, followed by an equaliser by Germany’s Lina Magull in the 79th minute had many dreading the match would go to penalties, who England have a heartbreaking history with.

Gary Lineker tweeted: “It’s going to be bloody penalties, isn’t it?” whilst Dom Joly echoed his nerve-shredding sentiment by tweeting: “It’s going to be penalties isn’t it? #EngvGer.” England’s Chloe Kelly’s goal in extra time propelled the Lionesses to clinch their first win in a final since 1966.

It was always going to be a match for the ages and one that will be remembered in many years to come. The Lionesses broke records and that glass ceiling when they smashed their way through the tournament to become champions of the UEFA Women’s Euro final.

What is amazing about the England women’s team, is that they were not allowed to play in 1966, when England won their last major competition which was the FIFA World Cup.

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