Figures from the leisure and music world have been sharing their response after England’s Lionesses misplaced the World Cup closing to Spain.
The Euro 2022 champions have been overwhelmed 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 purpose however England couldn’t discover an equaliser.
Reacting to the defeat Merely Purple wrote: “Congratulations Spain. Best team on this day.”
Forward of the sport the band additionally stated: “The England Women’s team represent the country I wanna be part of,” earlier than taking a dig on the Tories and Rishi Sunak for not attending the ultimate.
Congratulations Spain. Greatest staff on this present day. #WorldCupFinal
— Merely Purple (@SimplyRedHQ) August 20, 2023
The Prime Minister in the meantime stated the nation was “incredibly proud” of the staff.
He added: “You left absolutely nothing out there @Lionesses. It wasn’t to be, but you’ve already secured your legacy as game changers. We are all incredibly proud of you.”
Labour chief Sir Keir Starmer additionally praised the Lionesses.
He wrote: “Heartbreaking. So proud of the England team who inspired the whole country. This is just the beginning 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 happy with you.
https://t.co/FHVe8oj6ig
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) August 20, 2023
Heartbreaking. So happy with the England staff who impressed the entire nation.
That is only the start for the @Lionesses. https://t.co/jWqnf099R3
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) August 20, 2023
King Charles praised the staff and provided his commiserations.
He wrote: “While I know how sore today’s result must be, let none of you feel defeated, for to have reached the finals at all is an immense tribute to your skill, determination and team spirit in the finest sporting tradition.”
A message from His Majesty The King to the @Lionesses following at present’s #FIFAWWC Ultimate.
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, but congratulations to Spain on winning the World Cup. They were the better team and thoroughly deserved their victory.”
Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading additionally hailed the Lionesses.
She wrote: “The Lionesses have taken British football further than any other team since 1966. So proud of them. Way to go ladies. Get ready for the next World Cup.”
Kate Nash additionally declared the staff “my heroes” alongside a damaged coronary heart.
Gutted for the @lionesses who gave their all, however congratulations to Spain on profitable the World Cup. They have been the higher staff and totally deserved their victory.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 20, 2023
The Lionesses have taken British soccer additional than every other staff since 1966. So happy with them. Strategy to go women. Prepare for the subsequent 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 “heart wrenching”.
He added: “Please come home @Lionesses & remind yourselves over time of all that you’ve achieved. Today’s loss is a heart-wrenching, bitter chunk of ‘what might’ve been’ but ultimately, it’ll form a building block, a stepping stone towards a winning future shaped by your heroics.”
Please come dwelling @Lionesses & remind yourselves over time of all that you’ve got achieved.
Right this moment’s loss is a heart-wrenching, bitter chunk of ‘what may’ve been’
however in the end, it’s going to type a constructing block, a stepping stone in direction of a profitable future formed by your heroics https://t.co/oWmT0KEO5m— Johnny Vegas (@JohnnyVegasReal) August 20, 2023