‘An inspiration’: Queen congratulates Lionesses, saying stars’ success ‘goes beyond the trophy’

‘An inspiration for girls and women’: Queen congratulates Lionesses on historic victory against Germany in Euro 2022 final saying the England stars’ success ‘goes far beyond the trophy you have earned’

• Queen heralds Lionesses’ ‘significant achievement’ minutes after heroic victory
• In message signed ‘Elizabeth R.’, she said: ‘Your success goes far beyond trophy’
• Monarch, 96, added: ‘You have all set an example that will be an inspiration’
• A record 87,192 fans were at Wembley, with an incredible 19.5m watching on TV 

By Adam Solomons For Mailonline

Published: 15:51 EDT, 31 July 2022 | Updated: 15:57 EDT, 31 July 2022