Figures from the leisure and music world have been sharing their response after England’s Lionesses misplaced the World Cup ultimate to Spain.
The Euro 2022 champions have been crushed 1-0 in Sydney after captain Olga Carmona scored the winner previous goalkeeper Mary Earps.
Earps additionally saved a penalty to disclaim Jenni Hermoso a second aim however England couldn’t discover an equaliser.
Reacting to the defeat Merely Crimson wrote: “Congratulations Spain. Greatest group on at the present time.”
Forward of the sport the band additionally stated: “The England Ladies’s group characterize the nation I wanna be a part of,” earlier than taking a dig on the Tories and Rishi Sunak for not attending the ultimate.
Congratulations Spain. Greatest group on at the present time. #WorldCupFinal
— Merely Crimson ❤️ (@SimplyRedHQ) August 20, 2023
The Prime Minister in the meantime stated the nation was “extremely proud” of the group.
He added: “You left completely nothing on the market @Lionesses. It wasn’t to be, however you’ve already secured your legacy as recreation changers. We’re all extremely pleased with you.”
Labour chief Sir Keir Starmer additionally praised the Lionesses.
He wrote: “Heartbreaking. So pleased with the England group who impressed the entire nation. That is just the start for the @Lionesses.”
You left completely nothing on the market @Lionesses.
It wasn’t to be, however you have already secured your legacy as recreation changers.
We’re all extremely pleased with you.
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) August 20, 2023
Heartbreaking. So pleased with the England group who impressed the entire nation.
That is just the start for the @Lionesses. https://t.co/jWqnf099R3
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) August 20, 2023
King Charles praised the group and provided his commiserations.
He wrote: “Whereas I understand how sore right this moment’s consequence should be, let none of you’re feeling defeated, for to have reached the finals in any respect is an immense tribute to your ability, willpower and group spirit within the best sporting custom.”
A message from His Majesty The King to the @Lionesses following right this moment’s #FIFAWWC Remaining.
🔗Learn the message in full on our web site: https://t.co/9uhze2PKB9 pic.twitter.com/PjyD8vh5wF
— The Royal Household (@RoyalFamily) August 20, 2023
Gary Lineker stated he was “gutted” that England misplaced to Spain.
He wrote: “Gutted for the @lionesses who gave their all, however congratulations to Spain on successful the World Cup. They have been the higher group and completely deserved their victory.”
Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading additionally hailed the Lionesses.
She wrote: “The Lionesses have taken British soccer additional than another group since 1966. So pleased with them. Method to go girls. Prepare for the following World Cup.”
Kate Nash additionally declared the group “my heroes” alongside a damaged coronary heart.
Gutted for the @lionesses who gave their all, however congratulations to Spain on successful the World Cup. They have been the higher group and completely deserved their victory.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 20, 2023
The Lionesses have taken British soccer additional than another group since 1966. So pleased with them. Method to go girls. Prepare for the following World Cup. pic.twitter.com/lsUzptEiXA
— Joan Armatrading (@ArmatradingJoan) August 20, 2023
My heroes @Lionesses 💔 pic.twitter.com/or099KsKjR
— Kate Nash (@katenash) August 20, 2023
Elsewhere, comic Johnny Vegas stated the defeat was “coronary heart wrenching”.
He added: “Please come residence @Lionesses & remind yourselves over time of all that you simply’ve achieved. At present’s loss is a heart-wrenching, bitter chunk of ‘what may’ve been’ however in the end, it’ll type a constructing block, a stepping stone in direction of a successful future formed by your heroics.”
Please come residence @Lionesses & remind yourselves over time of all that you have achieved.
At present’s loss is a heart-wrenching, bitter chunk of ‘what may’ve been’
however in the end, it will type a constructing block, a stepping stone in direction of a successful future formed by your heroics 👏🏽🏴❤️ https://t.co/oWmT0KEO5m— Johnny Vegas (@JohnnyVegasReal) August 20, 2023