As the nation gets behind England's women's football team ahead of their Euro 22 final match this weekend, Nottingham is also showing its support with a giant St George's flag. The Lionesses are set to take on Germany in the sold out final at Wembley on Sunday (July 31).
Nottingham City Council has unveiled what is believed to be the largest flag to help cheer on the team. The 60ft by 26ft flag covers most of the building’s frontage and has been installed by Nottingham firm, John E Wright.
England take on old rivals Germany in front of close to 90,000 supporters at Wembley, with millions more watching on from home or other venues with friends and family.
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Councillor David Mellen, Leader of Nottingham City Council, said: “We’re so proud of the Lionesses for their superb progress through the European Championships on home soil this summer.
“Three wins from three games in the group stages, without conceding a goal, and then fighting back to beat Spain in the quarter-final before knocking out favourites Sweden in the semi-final, will live long in the memory.
“But just as importantly, they’ve created a hugely positive legacy for the tournament which will have a lasting impact on sporting participation across the country, and in Nottingham, among women and girls.
“Just as we were all so excited about the men’s team reaching the European Championship final last year, we are equally proud of the Lionesses and wanted to get the St George flag back on the Council House to show our support.
“I wish Sarina Wiegman and her team the very best of luck for Sunday. Win or lose, they have moved women’s football forward massively in the past three weeks.”
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