After stunning run ends with defeat at Wembley, German team receives praise for inspiring nation and winning new fans
Germany reacted with disappointment after being beaten by England in a nail-biting and historic final at Wembley.
“A hundred and twenty minutes of pure passion and pure struggle weren’t enough today,” tweeted the official account of the German team, after their 2-1 defeat. “Respect and congratulations to the Lionesses.”