England Lionesses celebrate reaching Euro 2022 final - in pictures

David Beckham sends message of congratulation after thumping 4-0 win against Sweden

England's Rachel Daly and Millie Bright celebrate after the Uefa Women's Euro 2022 semi-final win against Sweden in Sheffield on July 26, 2022. EPA

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Ellen White of England celebrates their side's win after the final whistle of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Semi Final match between England and Sweden at Bramall Lane on July 26, 2022 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker / Getty Images)

Beth Mead, Fran Kirby, Alessia Russo and Lucy Bronze pose for a photo after the win. EPA

Leah Williamson and Ellen White celebrate. AP

Leah Williamson and goalkeeper Mary Earps celebrate. AP

England goalkeeper Mary Earps clears the ball over the crossbar. AFP

England's Chloe Kelly celebrates after the win. EPA

England's Ellen White and Rachel Daly celebrate. EPA

Mary Earps is congratulated by teammates Rachel Daly and Leah Williamson after making a save. Getty

England's Ellen White celebrates. EPA

England's Alessia Russo celebrates scoring the third goal. Reuters

England's midfielder Leah Williamson celebrates after the match. AFP

Chloe Kelly celebrates the victory. Getty

Ellen White celebrates making the Euro final. Getty

England's manager Sarina Wiegman waves at the end of the game. AP

David Beckham has congratulated the England women’s national football team for reaching the Euro 2022 final and thanked them for “inspiring” his daughter Harper.

The former England men’s captain said the Lionesses’ performances had been “so uplifting” as he wished them luck in the remainder of the tournament.

Goals from Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Fran Kirby secured a 4-0 victory over Sweden on Tuesday, which takes the team to the sold-out Wembley Stadium for the final on Sunday.

Writing on his Instagram story following the win, Beckham wrote: “What a night, congratulations to the girls.”

He also shared his “favourite picture on a special night” which showed forward Rachel Daly dancing in an England cowboy hat on the pitch.

In a video message released before the semi-final game, Beckham said: “Hey, Lionesses, it’s David here.

“I just wanted to send you a message, firstly to say congratulations on an incredible tournament so far, it’s been so uplifting, it’s been so exciting, and it’s been so inspiring.

“And for me personally, you know I have a daughter, so for her to be inspired by you girls and your performances has been incredible.”

He continued: “But it’s not just the girls that are getting inspired, the boys are getting inspired as well by this and we all know that when big tournaments come around our country and our fans get behind us like no other.

“It really has uplifted the whole country.

Of the semi-final game he added: “We’re all excited to see it and I know there’s one person that is really excited to see it and that is my daughter, Harper.

“So thank you for inspiring her and good luck girls.”

France face Germany on Wednesday night for the other place in the final.