Sarina Wiegman and the English football players were festively honored on Monday in Trafalgar Square in London after winning the European title. It is the first time that England win the European Championship.
About 7,000 fans gathered in central London square on Monday afternoon for the tribute to the ‘Lionesses’.
About 7,000 fans gathered in central London square on Monday afternoon for the tribute to the ‘Lionesses’. Photo: EPA
Sadiq Khan the Mayor of London was also there.
Sadiq Khan the Mayor of London was also there. Photo: Getty Images
Captain Leah Williamson gave a speech and called national coach Sarina Wiegman “the missing ingredient” of the team. “She brought us together, England needed her.”
Captain Leah Williamson gave a speech and called national coach Sarina Wiegman “the missing ingredient” of the team. “She brought us together, England needed her.” Photo: EPA
In a sold out Wembley, England defeated eight-time European champions Germany in the final (2-1) on Sunday.
In a sold out Wembley, England defeated eight-time European champions Germany in the final (2-1) on Sunday. Photo: REUTERS
The win of the English team is historic, a European Championship final has never been won. Wiegman is the first Dutch trainer to hold two European titles.
The win of the English team is historic, a European Championship final has never been won. Wiegman is the first Dutch trainer to hold two European titles. Photo: Getty Images
Of course there was also exuberant dancing.
Of course there was also exuberant dancing. Photo: Getty Images
After the ceremony, the English players sang the song ‘Sweet Caroline’ by Neil Diamond together with the fans. That song is traditionally sung by English sports fans.
After the ceremony, the English players sang the song ‘Sweet Caroline’ by Neil Diamond together with the fans. That song is traditionally sung by English sports fans. Photo: Getty Images