Gary leads tributes to Lionesses after ‘wonderful’

CITY legend Gary Lineker was among those leading praise for England women’s national football team after their 4-0 semi-final victory over Sweden on Tuesday night booked them a place in the Euro 2022 final.

The Duke of Cambridge said the “entire country is so proud” after goals from Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Fran Kirby means the Lionesses will play at a sold-out Wembley Stadium on Sunday, while 7,000 fans will also celebrate in an expanded Trafalgar Square fan zone.

Their opponent was being decided last night as France and Germany were due to fight it out for the slot at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes.

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker called it a “wonderful” victory, a “fabulous performance and win for @Lionesses”. Prince William, president of the Football Association (FA), also shared words of encouragement after the Lionesses beat Sweden, the highest-ranked team in the Uefa Women’s Euro 2022 competition.

Posting from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s @ KensingtonRoyal Twitter account, William said: “Congratulations @

Lionesses on making it to the #WEURO2022 final on Sunday. The entire country is so proud of everything you’re achieving. We believe in you and will be with you all the way! W.”

Wayne Rooney tweeted: “What a performance by @Lionesses tonight. A well deserved #WEURO2022 final coming up. Congratulations to all the players and staff.”

Prime Minister Boris Johnson also congratulated manager Sarina Wiegman’s team for its historic feat, tweeting a Union Jack flag emoji and adding: “On to Wembley!

“A fantastic result for captain @ leahcwilliamson and the @Lionesses tonight against Sweden. “Come on England, bring it home.” Fans celebrated in Trafalgar Square after the final whistle on