For the Lionesses, it’s not all over – it’s only just beginning

To be there in the stands surrounded by 87,000 overjoyed others as the final whistle blew and the roof of Wembley came off truly was a privilege, writes Ben Burrows

Monday 01 August 2022 21:30 BST
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<p>The victory was no more than England deserved after an unforgettable tournament </p>

The victory was no more than England deserved after an unforgettable tournament

When England last won a major international tournament, they thought it was all over. This time, you sense it is just the beginning.

That’s how The Independent’s man in the press box, Mark Critchley, summed up the Lionesses’ historic, Euro 2022-winning feat at Wembley on Sunday evening after Chloe Kelly’s extra-time goal proved the difference to see off Germany.

As 23 special players now bask in the afterglow of a truly momentous achievement, it’s impossible to disagree with those words.

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