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PRIDE OF A NATION

Lionesses are hailed as heroes by fans & royalty after agonising World Cup final defeat to Spain

  • Michael Hamilton
  • Eleanor Sharples
  • Published: 21:59, 20 Aug 2023
  • Updated: 23:31, 20 Aug 2023

THE Lionesses were last night hailed as heroes by royalty who declared them the pride of England despite a shattering World Cup final loss to Spain.

FA President Prince William, who watched it at home with his family, spoke for millions when he told Sarina Wiegman’s inspirational side they had “done this nation proud”.

Downhearted Lionesses in disbelief after losing to Spain in the World Cup Final
Downhearted Lionesses in disbelief after losing to Spain in the World Cup FinalCredit: GettyFree vector cute kittens cartoon characters collection
Olga Carmona slides a deft shot past Mary Earps to put Spain in the lead
Olga Carmona slides a deft shot past Mary Earps to put Spain in the leadCredit: Getty
A dejected Lucy Bronze is consoled by an opponent after losing the match
A dejected Lucy Bronze is consoled by an opponent after losing the matchCredit: Reuters

Hero keeper Mary Earps, who pulled off a superb penalty save, was among several players who wept on the pitch after the devastating 1-0 defeat in Sydney.

Sarina, 53, and her heartbroken squad then had to look on as the delirious Spaniards deservedly collected their winners’ medals at Stadium Australia.

Olga Carmona’s drilled 29th- minute strike was enough to see off England, whose best chance came when Lauren Hemp struck the bar on the quarter-hour mark.

It could have been worse for England when Jenni Hermoso stepped up for a spot-kick on 67 minutes — awarded after an agonising VAR intervention for handball.

But Earps, who won the Golden Glove award, saved brilliantly then yelled “f*** off” to the opposition as she rallied her team-mates.

Despite late pressure, Spain clung on to win the tournament for the first time, breaking the hearts of England who were not expected to get this far.

William, 41 — criticised for not attending — wrote: “Although it’s the result none of us wanted, Lionesses you have done yourselves and the nation proud. Your spirit and drive have inspired so many people and paved the way for generations to come.

“Thank you for the footballing memories. Congratulations to Spain. W

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