Elated England Fans Go Wild after Lionesses’ Win over Aussie

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

England fans went wild as they celebrated the Lionesses’ fiery 3-1 victory against Australia in the World Cup – propelling them into their first ever final.

Fans whooped and cheered ‘it’s coming home’ as the Lionesses sealed their place in their first ever World Cup decider against Spain, with spectators watching on big screens across the country cheering them on.

Australian fans brave enough to watch the game in public could only grimace and peer at the screens through their hands as the defeat became apparent – with their tearful agony ending only after seven extra minutes of injury time.

In London yesterday, Brits embraced ‘WFH Wednesday’ as they packed bars with their laptops – keeping one eye on the screen, one eye on their computers. 

It was a full house at the Shoreditch Boxpark with hundreds packed shoulder to shoulder on picnic benches as a rendition of Sweet Caroline rippled through the crowd.

The day started with playful gloating from the Aussies – but the taunts came to a rapid end when Ella Toone smashed home the first goal to put England one step closer to the World Cup final.

Aussie forward Sam Kerr pulled one back in the second half with a good shot from outside the box to level the score, prompting looks of despair and concern from the England supporters.

However, the mood wasn’t dampened for long as Lauren Hemp made it 2-1 in the 70th minute. Alessia Russo fired home a third goal for good measure 16 minutes later, all-but-guaranteeing England’s spot in the final.

At Goldwood Sportsbar in the City people in suits sat with their laptops up drinking champagne on ice. 

The bar was booked out with reservations and it was roaring with atmosphere even before kick-off, with screams from people both sat or stood at the bar.

One group of female lawyers – half of them English and half Australian – said their boss let them out to watch the game because he loved the ‘friendly rivalry’.

And a group of 12 Australians from Sydney working in London gathered in the pub to watch the game – having pulled a sickie.

One said before the game: ‘Sam Kerr is the beating heart of our country, I would die and get cremated for her. She’s everything to us. 

‘We were nervous coming in but everyone’s been so welcoming. It’s fun being the enemy now since we’re doing well.’

As England’s second goal went in, jubilant fans slammed the tables and shouted ‘England!’ – and the Aussies put their heads in their hands.

And as the team made it three, fans began to chant: ‘It’s coming home.’

Ella Toone was clapped and cheered off by spectators.