elebrities, royals and politicians have mentioned the Lionesses have “inspired millions” and “paved the way for generations to come” regardless of their slender World Cup ultimate defeat.

Olga Carmona’s first-half strike was sufficient to see off Sarina Wiegman’s workforce with followers agonisingly watching on as England had been unable to make a breakthrough in Sydney on Sunday.

Despite the 1-0 defeat, followers had been fast to congratulate the workforce on the “fantastic” work they'd performed for the ladies’s recreation.

The Prince of Wales tweeted a private message to the Lionesses after the match, saying their “spirit and drive have inspired so many people”.

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William confronted criticism forward of the sport for electing to not attend the match in individual, as an alternative watching the ultimate alongside the Princess of Wales and Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at residence in Sandringham, Norfolk.

In his message to the England workforce, the prince mentioned: “Although it’s the result none of us wanted, @Lionesses you have done yourselves and this nation proud.

“Your spirit and drive have inspired so many people and paved the way for generations to come.

“Thank you for the footballing memories. Congratulations to Spain.”

No senior member of the British royal household attended the match, however Queen Letizia of Spain was there along with her 16-year-old daughter Infanta Sofia with a purpose to present her nation’s dedication to nationwide soccer.

Heir to the throne William apologised to the Lionesses for not being there in a video message on Saturday.

The King and Queen appeared to not be watching the sport half-hour after kick-off as they had been seen heading to church at Crathie Kirk in Balmoral.

Supporters had flocked to pubs and bars for the 11am kick-off, with the sport tipped to present a £185 million enhance to the UK financial system.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak posted on Twitter, now often known as X, to say everybody was “incredibly proud” of the workforce regardless of the loss.

They will all be devastated however look what it’s performed, not only for women’ soccer however for ladies’s sport. It’s implausible

He mentioned: “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.”

Goalkeeper Mary Earps briefly gave England followers one thing to cheer about as her penalty save appeared to maintain the Lionesses within the tie within the second half.

But former England striker Gary Lineker mentioned Spain had been the higher workforce within the ultimate regardless of the Lionesses giving their all.

He 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.”

A mom who watched the sport at a screening within the residence city of ahead Lauren Hemp mentioned she is “so proud” of the workforce.

Samantha Harrison, 52, who watched the match on the clubhouse at North Walsham Town FC, added: “This team gel so well together, they will come again.

“The team gave everything – I couldn’t ask for any more.

“Another day they would have been lucky, they would have won it.”

She mentioned her daughter has performed soccer since she was six and so they dwell close to the native soccer floor in North Walsham, Norfolk.

“We often see Lauren (Hemp) when she comes home at Christmas time,” mentioned Ms Harrison.

“They will all be devastated but look what it’s done, not just for girls’ football but for women’s sport. It’s fantastic.”

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, who attended the sport in Sydney on behalf of the Government, additionally spoke of how proud she was of the workforce, saying: “They inspired millions across the country with glorious performances, moments of magic and relentless determination and desire.

“An incredible journey has come to an end but it will never be forgotten.”

Manchester United and England defender Maya Le Tissier mentioned she was “gutted” on the defeat, however “proud” of the Lionesses who're “an inspiration for everyone”.

Speaking at a screening of the sport in London’s Olympic Park, she informed the PA news company: “Gutted obviously, we were so close but unfortunately it didn’t go our way, but I think we can be very proud of the players.

“They’ll be an inspiration for everyone, all the girls and the boys that now want to play for England.

“They’re a massive inspiration for everyone and I think you can see the impact it’s had on Australia as well as a nation.

“So yeah, they can be very happy with themselves.”

Amid the jubilant celebrations for the Spanish aspect, there was heartbreak for World Cup successful purpose scorer and captain Olga Carmona, who realized after the match that her father had died.

The defender’s membership Real Madrid introduced the news, and the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) supplied their condolences, saying: “We send our most sincere hugs to Olga and her family in a moment of deep pain.”