The Lionesses gave a jubilant wave as they appeared outside their London hotel after the match that took them to the final. “We want to inspire the nation. I think that’s what we’re doing,” said coach Sarina Wiegman, who will lead her players to Wembley on Sunday. “And we want to make a difference, so hopefully we’ve excited everyone and in the end the whole country is proud of us and even more girls and boys will start playing football.” Read more: Meet the Lionesses aiming for Euro 2022 glory Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 0:23 “We want to inspire the nation and make a difference” England will now face either Germany or France, who play in Milton Keynes on Wednesday. It is the first time since 2009 that the Lionesses have reached a grand final. They have never won a World Cup or Euro trophy in their history. Goals from Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Fran Kirby secured a famous victory against Sweden, which sparked celebrations across the country. England men’s captain Harry Kane tweeted: “Yes @Lions! Bring on the final.” England’s all-time leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney wrote: “What a performance from the @Lionesses tonight. A well deserved #WEURO2022 final coming up. Congratulations to all players and staff.” Read more: Eight players to watch as the tournament gets underway The state of the game – from pitches and path accessWhy England’s Lionesses might just win Euro 2022 Prince William, president of the Football Association, tweeted: “Congratulations @Lions for reaching the #WEURO2022 final on Sunday. “The whole country is so proud of all you accomplish. We believe in you and will be with you all the way! W.” Prime Minister Boris Johnson also congratulated the team, posting a flag emoji on Twitter and adding: “At Wembley! “A fantastic result for captain @leahcwilliamson and the @lionesses tonight against Sweden. Come on England, bring it home.” And the Lionesses’ own Twitter account posted: “WE ARE AT WEMBLAY.”
