Paddy McGuinness celebrated the England women’s national football team’s triumph against Germany as he took to Instagram on Monday to recreate the Lionesses’ goals.
The comedian, 48, posted a clip of himself kicking a football into the net surrounding the trampoline in his back garden, with the video set to the commentary from Sunday’s game.
Actor Paddy, who recently split from wife Christine, was seen whipping off his top to reveal a crop top and waving his T-shirt around as Chloe Kelly did while scoring the second goal of the match.
Proud: Paddy McGuinness celebrated the England women’s national football team’s triumph against Germany as he took to Instagram on Monday to recreate the Lionesses’ goals (Chloe Kelly whipped off her top after scoring the winning goal of the game (right))
Grateful: The comedian, 48, shared some heartfelt words as he expressed his pride in the team after their win
He captioned his post: ‘From me to the @lionesses thanks for making us proud. #itshome #lionesses #england #europeanchampionship #champions.’
England’s Lionesses were the pride of Britain tonight after Chloe Kelly fired them into the history books after beating Germany at the Euros 2022 final 2-1.
It had been a tense 90 minutes with flying tackles and yellow cards peppering a highly-energetic match, watched by Prince William in the crowd.
Glee: With the video set to the commentary from Sunday’s game, Paddy was seen doing an impression of Chloe Kelly after her goal
Top of the world: Chloe waved her jersey round her head after she scored the crucial winning goal with minutes to spare during the game
Supporters turned out in force to cheer on the Lionesses by flying England flags, painting their faces red and white and donning Team shirts to cheer on the players as they prepared to face Germany at 5pm.
Excitement was seen throughout the sea of England shirts and flags, blowing horns and clappers.
Many of those attending live and in pubs and bars and live screens set up across the country were in family groups, made up of young women and girls.
Recreation: Paddy posted a clip of himself kicking a football into the net surrounding the trampoline in his back garden
Heartfelt: He captioned his post: ‘From me to the @lionesses thanks for making us proud. #itshome #lionesses #england #europeanchampionship #champions’
Winners: England’s Lionesses were the pride of Britain tonight after Chloe Kelly fired them into the history books after beating Germany at the Euros 2022 final 2-1
Pride of Britain: Lioness Chloe Kelly celebrates with teammate Jill Scott after the important their goal in extra time
The Women’s team qualified for their first Euros final since 2009 on Wednesday night, as they demolished Sweden 4-0 at Bramall Lane.
England, who had previously never won the tournament, played their first and last final at home in 1984.
Back then, some players’ husbands were unable to join the crowd of 2,500 at Luton Town’s Kenilworth Road ground because they could not afford the transport.
Ecstatic: Fans in Trafalgar Square scream with joy as Toone’s goal goes in and puts England ahead at last in the huge football match
Cheers: Supporters react to England’s opening goal being shown on the big screen as they watch the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final football match being played at Wembley Stadium between England and Germany, at the fan zone in Trafalgar Square
England expected: The Lionesses posed up for their team picture before kick-off the focus etched onto some of their faces
The game only had halves of 35 minutes instead of 45 and a smaller ball than that played with by men was used.
It comes after Christine stepped out to the football amid her split from husband Paddy.
The couple have been ‘living separate lives for months’ and their June wedding anniversary was a non-event, with neither posting on social media about the occasion.
Difficult times: It comes after Paddy split from his wife Christine, who was at the game at Wembley Stadium on Sunday
Strike a pose: Christine McGuinness, 34, smiled as she posed inside the Wembley Stadium as she watched the England women’s national football team’s triumph against Germany
Proud: Christine shared some inspirational words as she posted her picture from Wembley on Instagram
They confirmed their separation via Instagram earlier this month, but revealed they will continue living together for the sake of their three children with autism.
Christine and Paddy share twins Penelope, and Leo, eight, and Felicity, six, all of whom have been diagnosed with the developmental disorder – and they insist their upbringing remains a top priority.
Sharing a joint statement, they wrote: ‘We hadn’t planned on sharing this publicly until we were ready but after the lack of privacy surrounding our personal life, we feel left with no other option but to clarify.
Relationship: The couple have been ‘living separate lives for months’ and their June wedding anniversary was a non-event
Pain: MailOnline exclusively revealed that Paddy had split from wife Christine after 11 years of marriage
‘A while ago we took the difficult decision to separate but our main focus as always is to continue loving and supporting our children.
‘This was not an easy decision to make but we’re moving forward as the best parents we can be for our three beautiful children. We’ll always be a loving family, we still have a great relationship and still live happily in our family home together.
‘We hope this now draws a line under anymore unwanted and unnecessary intrusion into our private life.
‘Difficult’: Paddy and Christine shared joint statements on Instagram explaining they still live together in their family home and their main focus is to love and support their three children
‘We hope this now draws a line under anymore unwanted and unnecessary intrusion into our private life.
‘Although we work in the public eye we ask kindly if you could respect our wishes for privacy on this matter. We’ll be making no further comment.’
A source told MailOnline: ‘Paddy and Christine have given everything to their marriage over the years.
‘Sadly, they have made the tough decision to part ways for the sake of their young family, who they will continue to co-parent together.
‘It’s been no secret within their inner circle that it’s been a difficult few years for them as a couple but they still very much support each other and will continue to do so throughout their separation.’
Secrets: Paddy and Christine married in 2011 before their split this year (Christine and Paddy pictured in 2019)
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