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The Independent
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- The Independent
Prince William and Princess Charlotte speak for the nation after England's Euro 2025 victory
Prince William and Princess Charlotte were at the forefront of celebrations after the Lionesses secured back‑to‑back European Championship titles. Princess Charlotte was spotted celebrating jubilantly next to her father, the Prince of Wales, as they watched the historic victory at St Jakob‑Park in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday. The Lionesses fought back from a one-goal deficit against Spain to win the Euro 2025 competition after a tense penalty shootout. The victory made the Lionesses the first team ever to defend their Euro crown since the tournament began in 1984. A picture of William, who is patron of the FA, with his arm around his daughter Princess Charlotte was posted to X following the presentation of the trophy to the Lionesses, with the caption 'champions of Europe'. The pair congratulated the team in a short statement, saying: 'What a game! Lionesses, you are the champions of Europe and we couldn't be prouder of the whole team. Enjoy this moment England.' The statement was the first message Charlotte has personally signed on the Prince and Princess of Wales's X account. The 10-year-old, wearing a polka dot dress, was spotted having a friendly chat with Spanish royals Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía as England equalised. She later joined Prince William on the pitch to hand out medals as the England players celebrated their dramatic victory. The King said the team had the royal family's 'warmest appreciation and admiration' following their victory, adding: 'The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can.' In a statement posted on X after the game, Charles said: 'This brings you, your manager and all your support team my most heartfelt congratulations on winning the Euros 2025. 'For more years than I care to remember, England fans have sung that famous chant 'football's coming home'. 'As you return home with the trophy you won at Wembley three years ago, it is a source of great pride that, through sporting skill and awesome teamwork, the Lionesses have made those words ring true. 'For this, you have my whole family's warmest appreciation and admiration.' The King added: 'More than that, though, you have shown through your example over past weeks that there are no setbacks so tough that defeat cannot be transformed into victory, even as the final whistle looms. 'Well done, Lionesses.' England fans erupted with joy across the country as the team defended their Euros title in the penalty shootout win on Sunday. Chloe Kelly scored the winning spot-kick following two huge saves from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, sending supporters in fan zones into raptures. A reception for the winners is due to be hosted in Downing Street on Monday by deputy prime minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock. The team will then attend a homecoming celebration event on Tuesday, with a ceremony expected to take place outside Buckingham Palace. There will be an open-top bus parade along the Mall before the ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial, the FA said. Fans can attend for free and it will be broadcast live on BBC, ITV, and Sky.
BBC News
23 minutes ago
- BBC News
England add Overton to squad for final India Test
England have added fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton to their squad for the decisive fifth Test against India at The provides cover and depth to a pace attack that was left exhausted by the fourth Test at Old spent 143 overs in the field across the final two days as India earned a draw in Manchester and captain Ben Stokes said his side could need "fresh legs" for the series Woakes and Brydon Carse have featured in all four Tests in the series, while Jofra Archer has played in two since making his comeback from a four-year injury himself struggled with various injuries during the fourth Test but said it would be "very unlikely" he will miss out at The Oval, where England need to avoid defeat in order to win the is a tight turnaround between Tests. England were still on the field in Manchester late on Sunday evening, and the final match begins on who won his only Test cap in 2022, joins Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue as the other pace bowlers in the England is not out of the question that all three will be required to come into the XI for the final then, there would be an unknown element attached to Surrey pair Overton and Atkinson in particular. Overton, 31, has played only one first-class match since May, partly because he suffered an injured finger playing for England in a one-day international against West Indies in the same enjoyed a stellar debut year in Test cricket in 2024, claiming 52 wickets, but has endured a frustrating 27-year-old injured his hamstring in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe and has now not played any first-class cricket in more than two played an amateur game for club side Spencer two weeks ago and had a fitness examination at Old Trafford two days before the fourth deemed him to be too much of a risk, so he was released to Surrey, for whom he played in the second XI last 27, played in the first two Tests of the series against India, taking 11 has remained in the England squad throughout, then was released last week to play in the final two days of Nottinghamshire's County Championship match at Hampshire.
Daily Mail
23 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Lioness fans spot hilarious thing 'legend' Chloe Kelly shouts after collecting medal from Prince William
Football fans have dubbed Lioness Chloe Kelly a 'legend' for the hilarious thing she shouted into the camera after collecting her medal. Celebrating their triumph over Spain in the Euros, the England team lined up to shake hands with Prince William and have their medals place round their necks. But Kelly, who scored the winning penalty which secured their victory, couldn't contain her excitement. The Arsenal winger, who also scored the winner in England's 2022 Euros final win over Germany, kissed her medal before turning to the camera as she walked away and said: 'F***ing come on!'. Viewers at home were quick to point out her uncensored celebration on social media. One wrote: 'Chloe Kelly "F***ing come on" Hah. Legend.' Another posted: 'Chloe Kelly shaking hands with Prince William then turning to the camera... kissing her winners medal and saying "F***ING COME ON" was the standout moment of the Women's Euros for me #Legend' She was also seen swaggering around the pitch with her team when she shouted: 'The first time was so nice, we had to do it twice!'. It comes after Spanish media hit out at Kelly for her 'unnecessary' and 'cocky' celebration in front of La Roja stopper Cata Coll after scoring the winning penalty for England. It came immediately after she had confidently stepped up and dispatched the decisive spot-kick, which secured victory for the Lionesses in the final of the women's European Championship on Sunday night. Kelly, who scored the winner in England's 2022 Euros final win over Germany, 'unnecessarily' diverted her path after smashing the ball past Coll before making a gesture in front of the keeper, according to Spanish outlet Diario AS. In the comment that accompanied a short clip of the climatic moment, published on their website, Kelly's decision to make a b-line for the England supporters in the corner was deemed 'cocky' and uncalled-for. 'This is unnecessary, my friend: Kelly's cocky gesture to Cata Coll after scoring the decisive penalty,' they wrote. 'The England specialist changed her run during her penalty celebration to get past the goalkeeper she had just beaten.' Kelly's introduction part-way through the first half changed the momentum of a game that Spain dominated and looked set to win. The 27-year-old, who - like her Gunners team-mates - adds Euros glory to Champions League success, assisted Alessia Russo's 57th-minute equaliser after Mariona Caldentey's 25th-minute opener. The two sides could not be separated after 120 minutes of action, leading to the dreaded penalty shootout. England were thankful for the contributions of goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, who produced two saves and saw another go wide of the post in the 3-1 shoot-out win. In Diaro AS' full match report they insisted that England, who were defeated by Spain in the final of the women's World Cup two years ago, 'robbed' their Iberian opponents. 'The dream ends in a nightmare,' they added. 'Spain lost the European Championship on penalties. England tied a match that Spain largely dominated. 'History is made by victories, and also by defeats. Spain fell in the Euro Cup final but left its name sealed in gold. England robbed them of their dream; the world champions couldn't close the circle they began to write two years ago in Sydney. 'They couldn't have been crueler in the penalty shootout, tossing a few dice in the air.'
