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The England Lionesses retained their European Championship crown with a stunning penalty shootout victory over Spain on Sunday. Chloe Kelly's winning spot-kick, which came after goalkeeper Hannah Hampton had saved two of Spain's, sparked national celebrations back home and jubilant scenes at St Jakob Park in Basel, Switzerland.
By edging out Spain in a penalty shootout in the European championship final, England’s women’s team cemented its position as the standard-bearer for English soccer.
The Lionesses’ European Championship final victory over Spain in Basel was both dramatic and historic. They sealed back-to-back Euros triumphs with a penalty shoot-out win – Chloe Kelly, of course, slotting the decisive spot kick – and in doing so became the first England team to lift a major trophy on foreign soil.
PRINCESS Charlotte has joined dad William in Switzerland tonight to help roar on the Lionesses to victory. England are set to go head-to-head against Spain in Basel, with football fan Charlotte
England boss Sarina Wiegman promised to “do some more dancing” after the Lionesses completed their third successive comeback to defend their European crown with a 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Spain in Basel. Sunday’s triumph also avenged the 2023 World Cup final, where England were beaten by Spain 1-0 in Sydney.
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Hannah Hampton produced a heroic showing between the sticks in the Women's Euro final on Sunday, making some impressive saves during normal time and in the penalty shootout to win the title