ritish stars from the world of showbiz and broadcasting have shared messages of appreciation for the Lionesses who misplaced to Spain within the Women’s World Cup last.
Spain secured a last 1-0 victory in Sydney on Sunday, following Olga Carmona’s first-half purpose, nonetheless, Sarina Wiegman’s facet nonetheless achieved a best-ever second-place end.
Consoling the group, who appeared visibly emotional after the ultimate whistle was blown, former footballer turned pundit Chris Kamara tweeted: “England did us proud, great tournament and getting to the final was amazing.”
The 65-year-old added: “Got that horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach. But well done Spain worthy winners on the day.”
Similarly, former England footballer and Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker, 62, tweeted: “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.”
The Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar tweeted: “Unlucky ladies you gave your all. You did so well to get to final of the world cup @Lionesses.”
Meanwhile, former Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis, 76, mentioned the Lionesses “played with guts and did us proud”.
The 63-year-old added: “Not their day in the final result but a great tournament for them regardless.”
TV presenter Rylan Clark, who discovered fame on The X Factor in 2012, tweeted: “The @Lionesses keeping it going right to the last seconds. We’re all proud of ya!!!!”
British humorist Mark Steel additionally joked: “Now, to prove England’s women have achieved equality with men, they should all trash the local tapas bar.”
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