Piers Morgan's reaction to England winning the Euro 2025 final has gone viral on social media.
After a gruelling and competitive 90 minutes that saw a goal for both sides, England and Spain went to extra-time in the final of the 2025 UEFA European Women's Championship.
But after another 30 minutes on the pitch still couldn't determine a winner, the two sides entered into a penalty shootout that had historic consequences for both Spain and the Lionesses.
Crucial goals from Alex Greenwood, Niamh Charles and tournament hero Chloe Kelly matched by stunning saves from new no.1 keeper Hannah Hampton secured a 3-2 shootout win for England.
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Shortly after Kelly's penalty won the tournament for England, celebratory posts started pouring in on social media, including one from Morgan that has since gone viral.
Morgan, who is an Arsenal season ticket holder, has been outspoken in his support for the Lionesses in recent years, particularly of the six Gunners representing England in Switzerland.
Therefore, he of course was quick to congratulate England on successfully defending their European title with the win over Spain.
Posting on X, the journalist wrote: "BOOOM! Well done Lionesses - and great to see an Arsenal star score the winning penalty. Congrats Chloe Kelly."
However, Morgan wasn't , as he hit out at the likes of Joey Barton and others who have expressed negative views about the Lionesses or compared them with the England men's team.
In post replying journalist Henry Winter's criticism of men 'triggered' by the Lionesses winning, Morgan added: "They also have to acknowledge that our women's team is a lot more successful than our men's team, the standard of the women's game is light years ahead of where it used to be, and commercially, the women's game is now doing big numbers.
Morgan's posts was praised by fans, while Barton has been heavily criticised with many echoing Morgan's view that men and women's football should not be compared to each other.
What have other notable figures said about the Lionesses victory?
Shortly after the Lionesses won the final, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took to social media to congratulate them on the histroic win.
Posting on X, he wrote: "Champions! Congratulations Lionesses— what a team. What a game. What drama.
"You dug deep when it mattered most and you’ve made the nation proud. History makers."
King Charles also paid tribute to the England team in a post on the Royal Family account, writing:: "Congratulations England! This brings you, your manager and all your support team my most heartfelt congratulations on winning the Euros 2025.
"For more years than I care to remember, England fans have sung that famous chant ‘football’s coming home’.
"As you return home with the trophy you won at Wembley three years ago, it is a source of great pride that, through sporting skill and awesome teamwork, the Lionesses have made those words ring true.
"For this, you have my whole family’s warmest appreciation and admiration.
Meanwhile, the likes of David Beckham, Jack Grealish and Jill Scott congratulated the Lionesses on their Instagram stories.
Topics: Football, Womens Football, England
Ben McCrum