England Women in World Cup Final: How Sussex showed support for Lionesses - In pictures
Spain may have won the World Cup but England captured the hearts of the nation once again.
By Sam Morton
Published 20th Aug 2023, 17:09 BST
It was a heartbreaking end to an impressive tournament for the nation’s women’s team as Olga Carmona’s first-half goal proved to be the winner in a cagey affair.
England fans at home – and inside Stadium Australia in Sydney – did have one moment to cheer when Mary Earps brilliantly saved a penalty to keep the Lionesses’ hopes alive.
Millions tuned into the action on BBC One from across the country. Here is how Sussex showed its support for Sarina Wiegman’s team.
Millions tuned into the action on BBC One from across the country. Here is how Sussex showed its support for Sarina Wiegman’s team.
5. Sussex shows support for Lionesses
Debbie Jane, from Chichester, watched the World Cup final whilst abroad in Greece Photo: Debbie Jane
6. Sussex shows support for Lionesses
A big screen was put up for fans at Level 1, Worthing Photo: Mel Green
7. Sussex shows support for Lionesses
Bognor Regis Town hosted a watch-along at its Seasons venue Photo: Bognor Regis Town
8. Sussex shows support for Lionesses
Worthing Herald reader Em Elmo Kelly is a big fan of Mary Earps, who saved a penalty for England Photo: Em Elmo Kelly