How Twitter reacted to England beating Wales
Published:England banished the memory of injury-time heartbreak in the perfect fashion, with Daniel Sturridge’s 91st-minute goal giving the Three Lions victory over Wales. And understandably, Twitter was excited.
First, Frankie from Soccer AM was definitely not keeping his nut down.
That is absolute class from Alli and Sturridge! Come on!!! What a goal Who else is buzzing? #ENGWAL
— Adam Smithy (@AdamJSmithy) June 16, 2016
Then, Susie from Countdown gave England fans a new word to describe their joy.
Well that was flippercanorious. Brilliant. #ENGWAL
— Susie Dent (@susie_dent) June 16, 2016
While others took a gentle dig at Wales.
"I missed my Urban Outfitters shift for this?"#ENGWAL pic.twitter.com/gQ7EAEljxv
— Oldfirmfacts (@Oldfirmfacts1) June 16, 2016
And some of the Dragons fans were not in the mood.
https://twitter.com/UnitedStandMUFC/status/743459716215504896
But mostly it was just about excitement – GNev style!
Incredible passion from Gary Neville! #ENGWAL https://t.co/wvtFQlIP4S pic.twitter.com/CXX50L34Ha
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) June 16, 2016
Some even managed a bit of analysis amidst the dancing and celebrating.
https://twitter.com/HallTheRed/status/743466135094460416
But Roy danced. Oh, how he danced.
https://twitter.com/BreatheSport/status/743457457461149696
And in the end, there was friendship, camaraderie and a big hug – as there always should be.
This is what we like to see – An England fan consoles two Welsh fans after the final whistle. #ENGWAL #TheFansDailyhttps://t.co/BOVRXoZdMY
— COPA90 (@Copa90) June 16, 2016
Well played indeed.
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