THERE were emotional scenes at a care home in Wilton as residents watched nervously on as the Lionesses clinched victory at the 2025 Women’s Euros.
England faced a nervous end to their campaign as the game on Sunday (July 27) went to penalties, with the Lionesses eventually securing the win – and their second, back-to-back Euro trophy.
Staff and residents at Wilton Place care home followed the action throughout the Women’s Euros and got more and more excited as Sarina’s lionesses progressed through the tournament.
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Hearts were in mouths for the penalty shootout.
Antoinette Roberts, general manager at the home, said: “We have loved watching the Women’s Euros, we have watched pretty much all the matches – lots of our residents are footie fans.
“It has been fantastic to be able to cheer on England. The atmosphere in the home was electric tonight, it was wonderful to watch England win again – everyone is on cloud nine!”
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