England’s women’s soccer team bring it home
Victory in the European Championship is a rare moment of national joy
Moments of pure national joy are rare. England’s footballers provided one in Switzerland on July 27th by beating Spain to retain the UEFA European Women’s Championship. It was a come-from-behind, “proper England” win: the Lionesses lost their first group-stage match and trailed in all three knockout games, clinching the title in a penalty shoot-out. Celebrations included a parade to Buckingham Palace. It was another boost for women’s sports, and a contrast with England’s men, who have not had a tournament triumph since 1966. ■
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