Those who played and witnessed firsthand the Lionesses’ success at a rapturous Wembley share their memories
On 31 July 2022 the Lionesses made history, Chloe Kelly’s goal in extra time earning a 2-1 win over Germany to secure a first major title at Euro 2022. The home Euros had swung the nation behind the team and women’s football has not looked back. What did the day of the final look like? Ahead of the Lionesses beginning their title defence, this is the inside story of English women’s football’s greatest day.
Waking up on the morning of the final, there was an eerie air of calm and confidence in the England camp.
Written by Suzanne Wrack and Tom Garry
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2025/jun/27/an-oral-history-of-england-euro-2022-triumph under the title “An oral history of England’s Euro 2022 triumph: ‘It was an out-of-body experience’”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
