The nation is rightfully saluting another triumph for England Women following their successful defence of their European crown, a feat which has seen the Lionesses become the first national football team of England to win a trophy on foreign soil.

Another day, another moment for these Lionesses that would have been scarcely imaginable for their forebearers. The back-to-back champions of Europe had won their crown on foreign soil -- the first England senior team ever to achieve such a feat -- and so perhaps could have been forgiven for underestimating the scale of affection for them back home.

England's Lionesses repeated the feat they managed in 2022 by establishing themselves as the top dogs in Europe on Sunday. They went in as underdogs against high-flying Spain but took the game to penalties, where Hannah Hampton saved two spot-kicks before the winning moment was sealed by Chloe Kelly.