Lionesses have 'inspired millions' despite falling short in first World Cup final

Celebrities, royals and politicians have said the Lionesses have “inspired millions” and “paved the way for generations to come” despite their narrow World Cup final defeat.

Olga Carmona’s first-half strike was enough to see off Sarina Wiegman’s team with fans agonisingly watching on as England were unable to make a breakthrough in Sydney on Sunday...

Goalkeeper Mary Earps briefly gave England fans something to cheer about as her penalty save appeared to keep the Lionesses in the tie in the second half.

But former England striker Gary Lineker said Spain were the better team in the final despite the Lionesses giving their all.


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