The Daily Telegraph

England fan, 8, will dance her way to Lionesses’ big game

- By Catherine Lough and Tom Morgan

A YOUNG England football fan whose dance moves charmed viewers will live her Wembley dream by attending the Euro 2022 women’s final.

Tess Dolan, 8, was seen by millions as she danced and sang to Sweet Caroline on Tuesday while celebratin­g England’s win against Sweden at Bramall Lane.

The semi-final was watched by 9.3 million people, according to BBC figures released yesterday.

Tess, from Knaresboro­ugh, North Yorks, was interviewe­d yesterday on the BBC’S Breakfast by former England striker Ian Wright. She said she hoped to support the Lionesses in Sunday’s final at Wembley. “We haven’t got tickets, but I would love to go,” she said.

The young football fan has now been given two tickets to the final by the BBC.

Presenter Gabby Logan broke the news during half-time in the semi-final match between Germany and France. Appearing via video link, Tess was left speechless and held her head in her hands in excitement.

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