Manchester / Stockholm. It became a new record for the crowd at Old Trafford at the premiere of the European Championship.
After that, the English players were lyrical.
– The sound level, the atmosphere … It was great to play in front of 68,000 spectators, says Elaine White.
England started the European Championship with their first planned victory over Austria at Old Trafford in Manchester. As many as 68,871 spectators sat on the track, a new record at the European Women’s Championship.
– In such a classic arena, too. We are very happy that so many people came here and supported us. The most important of course is that we got three points, as striker Elaine White says afterwards.
Greetings for framing
Champion of the match, Beth Mead, who scored the only goal of the match, throws himself in the same favour.
– unbelievable. A great evening with a great atmosphere, she says.
Chelsea star Fran Kirby allowed herself to enjoy the parade and the national anthem.
– It was such a great feeling to go out and watch all the spectators. But once the signal started, the focus was on winning, she says.
Is football coming home?
Then, fans outside the stadium sang the famous English football song “Football Comes Home”, which indicates that England has finally become champion.
– Haha, we want to make everyone proud. Family, fans and ourselves. But we take it one game at a time, says Elaine White.
The party has just started?
– Yes, we will just continue!