Mandatory Credit: Photo by Michael Zemanek/Shutterstock 13049534az Alexandra Popp of Germany celebrates scoring the opening goal Germany v France, Womens UEFA European Championship, EM, Europameisterschaft Semi Final, Football, Stadium MK, Milton Keynes, UK - 27 Jul 2022 Germany v France, Womens UEFA European Championship, Semi Final, Football, Stadium MK, Milton Keynes, UK - 27 Jul 2022 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTXHUNxGRExMLTxCYPxROMxBULxUAExKSAxONLY Copyright: xMichaelxZemanek/Shutterstockx 13049534az

In the second half we really wanted to put those pinpricks forward and we managed to do that. We knew that the French would eventually get tired and that space would open up. Then that worked out. I feel pure pride in the team.

The whole team fought outstandingly today. What we’ve done defensively is unbelievable. In the end we just wanted it a bit more.

I can’t even put it into words. No one was counting on us and we are now in the final against England at Wembley. We are incredibly happy.