England's Euro 2022 victory over Germany 'will change society'

euronews.com:

England beat Germany 2-1 to win the European football championships on Sunday, their first major women's trophy.  

The heated match -- held at London's Wembley Stadium -- saw forward Chloe Kelly score the winning goal in the second half of extra time. 

Here is a look at the reaction in both countries. 

The English players were quick to share their excitement.

"Thank you to every single person. Honestly, it’s amazing. This is what dreams are made of," Kelly told the BBC.

"It’s unbelievable. To be here and score the winner, these girls are special, this manager is special. This is amazing. I just want to celebrate now."

Her comments were echoed by team captain Leah Williamson, who thinks the result will have positive social repercussions.

"I just can’t stop crying. We talk, we talk and we talk and we finally (did) it," she said. "You know what? The kids are alright. This is the proudest moment of my life. Listen, the legacy of this tournament is the change in society."

"I think we really made a change," added team coach, Sarina Wiegman. "I think this tournament has done so much for the game but also for society and women in society in England but I also think in Europe and across the world and I hope that will make a (bigger) change too."

Tributes came pouring in from beyond the world of sport, as a variety of high-profile public figures -- from pop group, the Spice Girls, to outgoing prime minister Boris Johnson and Queen Elizabeth II -- praised the Lionesses' achievement. 

"Congratulations @Lionesses True #GirlPower right there," tweeted the Spice Girls' official Twitter account.

Adele was another musical act to add her voice to the chorus.

"You did it!!" she exhorted on her Instagram page. "It's come home!! Congratulations