England's Euro 2022 triumph has sent the country into a football frenzy, and that has been no more evident than on social media as people flocked to Twitter to show their appreciation for their achievements.
Following the 2-1 extra-time victory over Germany at Wembley on Sunday evening, players, media personalities, Arsenal legends and supporters from all across the world paid tribute to the four Gunners in the winning squad, and we've wrapped up the best messages below:
From the dressing room
After getting her hands on the silverware, Leah Williamson summed up the mood of the nation:
Tell everybody you know, itโs coming homeโค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/j5bBr4d1Lq
โ Leah Williamson (@leahcwilliamson) July 31, 2022
Before revealing how she felt this morning on the official England channel:
How you feeling, @leahcwilliamson? ๐ pic.twitter.com/7JKmMPhSrl
โ Lionesses (@Lionesses) August 1, 2022
Golden Boot and Player of the Tournament winner Beth Mead showed off her favourite award of the day:
โ Beth Mead (@bmeado9) August 1, 2022
Lotte Wubben-Moy couldn't resist reliving the golden moment the morning after the night before:
good morning x pic.twitter.com/TBFpHnmpo8
โ Lotte (@lottewubbenmoy) August 1, 2022
The official England account also posted this brilliant portrait of the captain:
ยฉ๏ธ๐ pic.twitter.com/tSHBnYO0h0
โ Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 31, 2022
Meanwhile, fellow Three Lion Aaron Ramsdale summed everything up perfectly in just one word:
BIG ๐๐ปโค๏ธ @Lionesses
โ Aaron (@AaronRamsdale98) July 31, 2022
From the stands
Spotted in the crowd cheering on their teammates were Vivianne Miedema and Jen Beattie:
๐ Hi @VivianneMiedema and @jbeattie91 #BarclaysWSL x #WEURO2022 pic.twitter.com/9diBDoLJAN
โ Barclays Women's Super League (@BarclaysWSL) July 31, 2022
Beattie meanwhile captured this wonderful moment from inside Wembley as Mead's proud parents looked on as their daughter was crowned the Euro's best player:
POV your daughter just won player of the tournament and won @WEURO2022 pic.twitter.com/6bL8XITOih
โ Jen Beattie (@jbeattie91) July 31, 2022
Former England and Gunners skipper Faye White was also amazed at how far the women's game has developed in recent years, and looks forward to what could be next:
87,192 at #Wembley
โ Faye White (@faye_white) August 1, 2022
Over 17 million peak viewing on BBC ๐คฏ
Simply Mind blowing!@Lionesses you are on top of EUROPE !!! ๐#WEURO2022 #Champions pic.twitter.com/7Mvku5pHJN
Even though I felt it was meant to be, I still can't quite believe it.
โ Faye White (@faye_white) July 31, 2022
A seismic moment that will change the perception and future of this team and our sport forever!
And if it doesn't then something is seriously wrong! #WEURO2022 #Lionesses pic.twitter.com/x9x9RHQztN
From the press box
Gunners legend Alex Scott managed to get on the hallowed turf in the aftermath of the celebrations as she toasted the triumph:
Cheers to our @Lionesses
โ Alex Scott MBE (@AlexScott) August 1, 2022
Time to celebrate all over again ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Victory parade at Trafalgar Square see you all there๐ pic.twitter.com/AeXdpO5a3W
The Telegraph's Tom Garry picked up on this act of sportsmanship at the final whistle:
Amidst so many more iconic images from last night, a little one standing out for me is, seconds after the whistle, as Wembley goes wild, Leah Williamson consoling a distraught Lena Oberdorf. That's your captain right there. Bronze also went to the youngster quickly. Such respect pic.twitter.com/ipJfgVZI5o
โ Tom Garry (@TomJGarry) August 1, 2022
While The Guardian's Simon Hattenstone heaped praise on a pair of our legends who made an impact from the TV studio:
Alex Scott and Ian Wright are such brilliant pundits โ they understand football, its history and its politics. And they're bloody great people.
โ Simon Hattenstone (@shattenstone) July 31, 2022
From the gaffer
Jonas Eidevall stepped away from his punditry duties to heap praise on his four Lionesses, as well as Rafaelle Souza who won the Copa America Femenina on Sunday:
WOW, what a day! Congratulations @leahcwilliamson @bmeado9 @lottewubbenmoy @lilkeets and @Rafaelleleone
โ Jonas Eidevall (@eidevall) July 31, 2022
You are well deserved CHAMPIONS of your Continent!
Everyone at the @Arsenal is so proud of what you have done!
From the supporters
A lot of our fans were delighted with the result, and what it means to them. Here are just a few!
It finally came home . What a marvellous football weekend @Arsenal @England โฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธ๐. Well done lionesses ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/7bupgbkCmH
โ JANIE G๐๐โค๏ธ๐ (@janieg33) July 31, 2022
I've been an avid Arsenal fan since I was 6 years old and a die hard fan of both mens and womens ftball for 3 decades, but I wasn't allowed to play at school cos I am female and only boys were allowed to play..hopefully today things change! #womensfootball #lionesses #WEuro2022
โ Lisa ๐๐๐๐ (@acleverblond1) July 31, 2022
The last time i cried at a football match was 2006 when arsenal lost to Barcelona. Those were sad tears. Today I am crying happy tears. #Lionesses I am so proud of you
โ Steph (@stephpgold) July 31, 2022
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