Roundup of social media reaction across the sporting world to England’s historic semi-final victory over Denmark at Euro 2020, as the Three Lions reached their first major final since 1966.
Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions came from behind through a Simon Kjaer own goal and rebound strike from Harry Kane to defeat Denmark 2-1, after Mikkel Damsgaard had fired the Danes in front with a stunning free-kick.
The result sparked wild celebrations across the sporting world on social media as the players all took to Twitter to celebrate their historical achievement after 55 years of heartache, with Kane leading the way as he applauded the rowdy crowd at Wembley for a thunderous atmosphere.
Wow what a night! Unbelievable performance and we’re into a Euros final!!! Wembley was incredible!! 🏴🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/dOnQq3lrhH
— Harry Kane (@HKane) July 7, 2021
Not much else to say about this group!! We kept fighting till the end. One more game to go! 🦁 🏴❤️ pic.twitter.com/Uu5Z1AoAIR
— Jordan Henderson (@JHenderson) July 7, 2021
Final Bound … Come on England!!! ❤️🏴 #BoyFromBrent pic.twitter.com/KazVtyf2xh
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) July 7, 2021
What a team !😍 One step closer …🏆 pic.twitter.com/QfPCkA0j9k
— Bukayo Saka (@BukayoSaka87) July 7, 2021
Proud to be apart of this team. One more push. We will give it everything🦁❤️🏴 pic.twitter.com/B4tu8RwZsQ
— Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) July 7, 2021
Proud to be part of this team. One final push! See you all Sunday 🙌🏼❤️ @England pic.twitter.com/aSo3jd9HPT
— Luke Shaw (@LukeShaw23) July 7, 2021
WE ARE IN THE FINAL!!!
Brilliant by the boys showing fantastic character from 1-0 down.
You fans were incredible singing the whole game
Bring on Sunday 🏴@england #england #euro2020 pic.twitter.com/vESSflVSdU— Kyle Walker (@kylewalker2) July 7, 2021
I love this team!! What a night at Wembley! ➡️ #EURO2020 final 🏴❤️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/BfhDROjZf7
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) July 7, 2021
Leeds midfielder, Kalvin Phillips meanwhile not only described his teammates as ‘immense’ but also paid tribute to his grandma, Val who had passed away earlier this year due to Coronavirus.
WE’RE IN THE FINAL 🤩🤩😅. Team were immense today 😍 what a night and what support from our amazing fans! See you Sunday 🏴❤️ pic.twitter.com/bwaurVGPbm
— Kalvin Phillips (@Kalvinphillips) July 7, 2021
Always watching over me ❤️ pic.twitter.com/MlDXUPcuST
— Kalvin Phillips (@Kalvinphillips) July 8, 2021
Even those named amongst the substitutes yet didn’t make an appearance yesterday evening (7 July) joined in with the celebrations on Twitter, as Marcus Rashford graciously paid tribute to Denmark for their efforts this tournament following Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest in their opening loss against Finland.
I’m not sure how I would have reacted to seeing my teammate in such difficulty. You captured everyone’s heart and I’m sure @ChrisEriksen8 is extremely proud of what you have achieved. Heads held high. Im sure we’ll see you soon @DBUfodbold ♥️ https://t.co/coXiEUXTzY
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) July 7, 2021
This group is special & I’m proud to be a part of it. Unbelievable performance tonight by every single one of them. #euro2020 FINAL👏🏽🏴 pic.twitter.com/bKmBirnj2f
— Tyrone Mings (@OfficialTM_3) July 7, 2021
Proud of this team, History made! 🏴
Finals here we come! @England— Jadon Sancho (@Sanchooo10) July 7, 2021
England’s achievement also drew high praise from England stars past and present, with 1966 hero – Sir Geoff Hurst amongst those to pay tribute, whilst England Lionesses who were heading for Tokyo ahead of the Olympics also sent their support on Twitter.
Wow! We’re in the final. Brilliant game. Well done England. Fantastic. #footballscominghome #Euros2021 #ComeOnEngland
— Sir Geoff Hurst (@TheGeoffHurst) July 7, 2021
So many emotions. England I love you through and through 🏴 ❤️#ITSCOMINGHOME
— Bethany England (@Bethany_Eng15) July 7, 2021
COME ON BOYS!!!! Bring on Sunday. What a night 🤩
🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
— Lucy Bronze (@LucyBronze) July 7, 2021
Woke up in Tokyo for the Olympics and England are in the Final!!! What a timeee
— Lotte (@lottewubbenmoy) July 8, 2021
Magnificent. Brilliant. Fantastic Amazing. Yesssssss @England you all of those and more 🙏🏻🙏🏻🏴🏴. #DENENG #EURO2020
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) July 7, 2021
I’m so very proud of Gareth and the lads @England I said records will be broken by this squad they can do this 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴 @EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/JX5t7KgsSF
— Peter Shilton (@Peter_Shilton) July 7, 2021
That crowd last night were a dream. 16 months of no real fan presence in football stadiums and one huge enormous outpouring of emotion over 120 mins brings back why football is special . A privilege to be inside Wembley . Helped of course by a having brilliant team to watch! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6Z3TMHkumO
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) July 8, 2021
BBC’s Match of the Day presenter and 48 time England goalscorer, Gary Lineker meanwhile praised the team for their performance and particularly Sterling as well as applauding Denmark for their efforts throughout the past month.
There were some superb performances. All the back 4 were outstanding, and as for @sterling7, well, that was one of the greatest displays I’ve seen from a player in an @England shirt. Stunning.
— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) July 7, 2021
Well played to the Denmark team. You gave it everything and more. Your country should be very proud of you.
— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) July 7, 2021
Away from the footballing world, the world of motorsport was gripped by the action at Wembley with many stars across Formula One, Formula Three, BTCC plus more sharing their reactions, as Williams F1’s George Russell looked elated with the result and summed up the nation’s mood.
That penalty…. 😂
Bring on Sunday!!! 🏴❤️ @England pic.twitter.com/5Dv79Ymr5w
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) July 7, 2021
It’s coming homeeee
🏴🏴🏴🦁🦁🦁#ENG
— Jack Harvey (@jack_harvey42) July 7, 2021
I LOVE SPORT WITH FANS!!!
Without fans, sport is nothing. Fact. #DENENG #ENG #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/ZY98pDbjQz
— Jack Goff (@jgmotorsport) July 7, 2021
Lovely thing for me is Gareth Southgate wasn’t he originally just put in as a caretaker manager but has out performed all the mega wage earners the FA blew guzillions on. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #SouthgateTheMan pic.twitter.com/W9aFoHQskl
— Matt Neal (@MattNealRacing) July 7, 2021
BTCC driver, Jake Hill isn’t even a football fan yet couldn’t resist getting swept up in the moment.
This is unbelievable and im not even a football fan! 🏴 #itsbloodycominghome
— Jake Hill (@JakeHillDriver) July 7, 2021
F3 driver for Prema – Olli Caldwell meanwhile clearly fancied his chances as a future weather reporter mixed in with optimism about the final.
Sunday is cloudy with a chance of it’s coming home… #ENGvDEN #ItsComingHome #ComeOnEngland
— Olli Caldwell (@ollicaldwell) July 7, 2021
BTCC’s Jack Goff ultimately summed up the importance of fans at sporting events in boosting the atmosphere during moments like last night.
I LOVE SPORT WITH FANS!!!
Without fans, sport is nothing. Fact. #DENENG #ENG #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/ZY98pDbjQz
— Jack Goff (@jgmotorsport) July 7, 2021
Outside of the motorsport world savouring the drama at Wembley, stars from across tennis, cricket, athletics and Golf also got involved with their own Twitter celebrations.
🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴 You watch. THIS TEAM IS BRINGING IT HOME.🔥 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴 #EURO2020
— Katie Boulter (@katiecboulter) July 7, 2021
If it comes home or not…. I’ll still love this man! #SouthgateYoureTheOne 😍 https://t.co/ceHWks8Wz9
— Chris Woakes (@chriswoakes) July 8, 2021
What a night….!! Wow.!! Well done boys #englandvdenmark pic.twitter.com/v1CTJ4rvuc
— Sir Mo Farah (@Mo_Farah) July 7, 2021
Job done, 1 to go! England vs Italy is going to be a belter #EURO2020 #cmonEngland🏴
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) July 7, 2021
Golfer, Luke Donald also posed the question of whether his fellow golfing buddies, Tommy Fleetwood and Italy’s Francesco Molinari will be talking after Sunday’s final between England and Italy, with Molinari tweeting that he will be keen to continue talking beyond Sunday anyway.
The big question really now is whether or not @TommyFleetwood1 & @F_Molinari will be talking after Sunday? #moliwood #EURO2020
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) July 7, 2021
Of course we will, I’m ready for it to go home anyway 🤭
— Francesco Molinari (@F_Molinari) July 7, 2021
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