"Showed the lads how it's done": Post readers react to the Lionesses being crowned European champions

The Lionesses have won the Women’s European Championship, beating Germany 2-1 after extra-time in the final at Wembley.

With goals from Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly, the team’s win marks the country's first major trophy since the men's side won the World Cup in 1966.

Following the final whistle last night, Post readers were quick to share their thoughts online.

Although all of the comments were celebratory, some focused on the ladies’ impressive performance, whilst others compared to the male side, or their own experiences growing up…

Take a look below:

Linda Dixon: “It's coming home! And it took the ladies to do it !!”

Martin James Clark: “Get in lionesses showed the lads how it's done”

Jane Knight: “Congratulations Girls. You did us proud. Xxxx.”

Sheena McPartland: “Well deserved lionesses congratulations to all the team”

Karen Mullarkey: “Brilliant so proud of you girls enjoyed every minute fighting all the way not like the men who just thinking of there next designer outfit”

Madelaine Wealthy: “Best game ever much better than any men can do”

Mark Wilkinson: “Absolutely amazing performances and well deserved so proud of this England team”

Karen Clayton: “Well deserved win , come in you lionesses brill work”

Vivienne Ainscough: “Wish we'd had the chance to play football at school. Well done The Lionesses!”

Natalie Klausen: “Absolutely amazing and just what the country needed!"

Alan Mercer: “Unbelievable proud well done ladies”