Euro 2025: Amanda Holden and Alan Carr lead boozy celebrations after England's penalty delight

Daily Mirror

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Celebrities were quick to take to social media after the full time whistle in the Euro 2025 final in Switzerland after England's Lionesses took on their Spanish counterparts
England's Lionesses have made history after a dramatic win in the Euro 2025 final. It took a nervy penalty shootout for the cup to come home once again, with Chloe Kelly once again proving the winner in Basel.
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Sarina Wiegman's team went into Sunday's Euro 2025 final with the support of the nation behind them. And as they tried to make it back to back Euro wins, they were victorious and became back-to-back European champions.
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The nation's women's football team took on Spain as the prestigious competition came to a close. And to a country's delight, the Lionesses didn't disappoint as England's name was once again engraved on the trophy.
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And shortly after the final whistle, celebrities joined fans in sending delighted messages to the history-making side. Among them were Alan Carr and Amanda Holden who went wild with celebrations. The duo were seen on Amanda's Story singing It's Coming Home with drinks in their hands.
Former England footballer Rio Ferdinand also gushed: "They've done it again.. Back To Back! Massive @Lionesses #WEURO2025"
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Romeo Beckham shared his delight on Instagram Stories, uploading the final spot kick by Kelly. He shared red and white love heart emojis over the top.
Lauryn Goodman also took to her Instagram Stories to say: "Congrats @lionesses smashed it," as she added Beyonce's Run the World tune over the top of England's full time post.
And KSI also penned: "BACK TO BACK EUROPEAN TROPHIES HAHAHHAHAAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH."
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Paddy McGuinness ' upload saw the comic pleading with his lucky cat to come back in for the penalty shootout. He then shared his nerves and delight as he followed the shootout and burst into cheer as Kelly's penalty hit the back of the net. "Go on girls, what a squad," he beamed.
BBC's Naga Munchetty also shared on Twitter /X: "Perfect. Just perfect. Painful. Agonising. But perfect. Back 2 back Champions #Lionessess #Euro2025" And she followed it up by reposting an image of Chloe Kelly and saying: "Ice of pure class..."
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And John Bishop said: "What an incredible achievement by Sarina Wiegman and her team and the Lionesses. Such strength and resilience throughout the tournament - great saves by Hannah Hampton and what a final penalty by Chloe Kelly to win it.
The game was watched on by a full house at St Jakob-Park, including Prince William and Princess Charlotte. The King and Queen also wished the team their "warmest congratulations" after the semi-final earlier this week, before the official Royal Family Twitter /X account shared a rousing message pre-final.
With the nation behind them, England had gone into the game full of confidence. They had lifted the coveted cup three years earlier. Despite a poor first half, which saw them go in behind at the break, England managed to level just before the hour mark to keep their dreams alive as they game went to extra time and penalties.
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The group once again helped bring a nation together. It had even led to calls for a Bank Holiday on Monday if the result had gone the right way. Downing Street said before the match it was "not aware of any plans" for an extra bank holiday. The PM's official spokesman said he didn't want to jinx it before the team had reached the final.