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Jul 31, 2022 · England's Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 after extra time to win Euro 2022, the country's first major trophy at senior level since 1966.
Take a look at the scenes around the country as England beat Germany to win Euro 2022.
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Aug 1, 2022 · England's head coach Sarina Wiegman has spoken to Sky News in the last hour following the Lionesses' 2-1 win over Germany in the Euro 2022 final.
- Overview
- England opener in front of record crowd
- Nelson scores Northern Ireland's first tournament goal
- Popp scores first Euros goal
- England demolish Norway
- Putellas and Katato ruled out after knee injuries
- Mead and Popp score in three group games
- Belgium reach first knockout stage
- Malard nets fastest goal | Iceland's strange Euro exit
- Norway's disappointing group stage exit
From Alessia Russo's stunning goal to continuous record-breaking moments, Euro 2022 has been one of the biggest and most exciting women's tournaments in history. Here, Sky Sports takes a look back at the moments that defined a summer...
Much of England's pre-tournament build-up was focused on their Euro 2022 opener at Old Trafford, where they faced Austria and were looking to begin their home Euros with a victory.
The buzz of excitement began at the ground early in the afternoon, and England made a winning start as Beth Mead's first goal of the campaign - given after a VAR check - sealed a 1-0 win against a determined Austria.
Image: Beth Mead scored the only goal of the game in England's opening victory against Austria
There was also an expectation that Euro 2022 would be record-breaking for the women's game and the very first game of the tournament proved to be just that. 68,871 fans packed out Old Trafford in what was a record attendance for a Women's Euros match.
While the Lionesses may not have been at their free flowing best - that would come later in the tournament - the tournament was off and running immediately.
•England Women make history as Chloe Kelly's extra-time goal seals Euros glory
Image: Julie Nelson nodded in Northern Ireland's first ever goal at a major tournament
It was not just England who were in history-making form. Northern Ireland featured at their first major tournament, and acquitted themselves wonderfully. Although they did not register a point at Euro 2022, exiting at the group stages, they did come away with their first goal.
Image: Alexandra Popp celebrates after scoring her first Euros goal against Denmark
Alexandra Popp's journey to Euro 2022 has been well covered, having missed the two previous additions through injury. It was touch and go as to whether she would make it to the tournament, suffering an injury during last season and picking up Covid during the Germany training camp in June.
But Popp finally made her European Championships bow when she came on as a substitute against Denmark in Germany's first group game - and her first Euros goal followed soon after.
She nodded home from a pinpoint Sydney Lohmann cross and her celebration was one of true relief at reaching a target that had evaded her for so long. It had taken her nine years to do so - incredible for a player of her calibre.
Sky Germany's Lisa de Ruiter said: "Popp told me that coming on against Denmark and scoring the goal was the most emotional moment for her. Her first appearance at a European Championship after all the injuries and then she comes in and scores. She had tears in her eyes as she cheered. Goosebumps!"
Of course, that was nowhere near the end of her Euros journey. But more on that later...
Image: England scored two early goals to take control of the game against Norway
England's second Group A game against Norway was billed as their toughest test. They had a team packed full of winners and were set to be a real challenge as one of the tournament dark horses.
However, in a stunning evening in Brighton, the Lionesses ran riot, demolishing Norway's chances of reaching the knockout rounds with a 8-0 victory - the biggest ever winning scoreline in Women's Euros history.
Georgia Stanway's penalty opened the floodgates in the 12th minute with England scoring six goals in the first half. Lauren Hemp scored soon after, with two goals each from Mead and Ellen White.
Image: Alexia Putellas watched on from the sidelines after injuring her ACL just days before Spain's Euro 2022 opener
Although Euro 2022 has been a entertaining spectacle, there have been star players missing. Spain's record goalscorer Jennifer Hermoso was ruled out ahead of the tournament through injury, leaving former Barcelona team-mate Alexia Putellas to shoulder the scoring responsibility for her country.
However, just three days ahead of Spain's group opener against Finland, Putellas suffered an ACL injury in training, ruling her out for up to a year. It was another hammer blow for Jorge Vilda and his side, but also for the Euros as a competition - Putellas had been one of the tournament and a huge draw for spectators after winning the Ballon d'Or.
Around ten days later, France's star striker Marie-Antionette Katoto was also ruled out for the remainder of the competition, having torn her ACL and her meniscus in her knee. She suffered the injury during France's 2-1 win against Belgium, having scored and assisted in Les Bleues' opening victory against Italy.
Image: France's Marie-Antoinette Katoto limped off France's Women Euro 2022 group D match with Belgium
The striker had lit up the French league with Paris Saint-Germain and was being tipped as a Golden Boot contender. Spain and France may be left wondering what might have been if they had some of their best players to call upon.
Both featuring in their first European Championships, Mead and Popp were two of the tournament's standout performers, and were neck and neck right up until the final.
The pair shared the joint accolade of the first players to score in all three group games at a Women's Euros. Mead did score more goals than the Germany captain - netting five times across three matches - while Popp scored one goal in each match. All three of her goals were scored from headers.
Speaking to German outlet Deutsche Welle, Popp said: "I don't think that's anything new. I've always been strong in that area, but I also went quite a while without scoring a goal. Maybe that's why I wasn't really on the radar anymore.
"That's good for me of course, it's my specialty. The nice thing is, if everyone focuses on my head, maybe they won't focus on my feet."
Image: Tine De Caigny's strike sent Belgium into the quarter-finals
The Red Flames were one of the surprise packages of Euro 2022. They were playing at just their second international tournament, having also featured at Euro 2017, and reached their first ever knockout round.
Belgium had faced England in a pre-tournament friendly at Molineux, where they matched the Lionesses for 45 minutes before conceding three times in the second half. They clearly took lessons from the encounter as they held their own in a group that included France and Italy.
And it was a stunning 1-0 win against Italy that was their crowning moment, with the two teams going head-to-head for the final knockout spot from Group D. Tine De Caigny's second-half strike secured the victory, making history for Belgium.
Image: Melvine Malard scored the fastest goal of Euro 2022
France and Iceland's final Group D game was an interesting occasion. A goal in the first minute, followed by another in the 12th minute of added time, saw the game end in a 1-1 draw.
France forward Melvine Malard scored in 43 seconds - the fastest goal of Euro 2022 - firing home with a low shot for the then-already qualified Les Bleues. They looked to be heading into the quarter-finals with a 100 per cent record - despite two goals ruled out by VAR - but Dany Brynjarsdottir scored from the penalty spot very late on to secure a draw for Iceland.
The goal ended France's 16-match winning run and secured a third point of Euro 2022 for Iceland - who drew all of their games 1-1. It meant that they went through the group stages without defeat, but failed to qualify for the knockout rounds - the first unbeaten side to exit the Women's Euros.
Image: Norway have been knocked out of Euro 2022 despite being one of the dark horses of the competition
It was an incredibly disappointing Euros for Norway. Although they were not considered among the tournament favourites, there was every expectation that the two-time winners would reach the knockout rounds.
They had amassed a squad with talent everywhere you looked. Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg was back on the international stage, with Caroline Graham Hansen, Maren Mjelde and Guro Reiten serial winners with their clubs Barcelona and Chelsea. Other WSL talent included Maria Thorisdottir, Julie Blakstad, Frida Maanum and Vilde Boe Risa.
Norway began well, beating Northern Ireland 4-1, but their real undoing was the 8-0 thrashing against England. There was criticism of manager Martin Sjogren that he failed to make any effective changes during the game, even during a first half when the Lionesses ran riot.
However, heading into the final game, they could still qualify for the knockout rounds despite suffering the heaviest ever defeat at a Women's Euros. It was a straight shootout with Austria for the final spot, but Nicole Billa's first-half goal saw them lose 1-0.
Norway never recovered from the England defeat, and led to Sjogren being sacked as head coach after their group stage exit.
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