The Queen called England's women's national soccer team an 'inspiration' after its historic Euro 2022 triumph

• The Queen of England has shared her congratulations for the women's national soccer team.
• The Lionesses won the European Championships on Sunday, beating Germany in the final.
• "Your success goes far beyond the trophy," the Queen said in a statement. 

The Queen of England called England women's national soccer team an "inspiration" after it secured the country's first major international trophy in 56 years on Sunday, winning the European Championships.

The Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in the final of Euro 2022 at Wembley Stadium, with substitute Chloe Kelly scoring the winner in extra-time.

The last time England won a major international trophy was in 1966, when the men's team won the World Cup.

The victory was also the first ever major tournament win for the women's team.

"My warmest congratulations, and those of my family, go to you all on winning the European Women's Football Championships," the Queen said in a statement.

"Your success goes far beyond the trophy you have so deservedly earned. You have all set an example that will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations."

Prince William, who was at Wembley watching the final, also shared his congratulations.

"Sensational. An incredible win," he wrote on his Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Twitter account.

"The whole nation couldn't be prouder of you all. Wonderful to see history in the making tonight at Wembley, congratulations!"