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'The proudest moment of my life... I just can't stop crying': Skipper Leah Williamson leads the home party as England finally celebrate a major triumph after beating Germany at Euro 2022

England captain Leah Williamson described winning the Euros as the 'proudest moment of her life' after leading her side to the country's first major tournament triumph since 1966.

Williamson, who was only given the armband by manager Sarina Wiegman in April, could not hold back her emotion after the Lionesses' extra-time victory over Germany.

'I just can't stop crying,' she said on BBC One. 'Something like this, we talk and we talk and we talk and we finally did it. It's about doing it on the pitch and I'll tell you what, the kids are alright.