Following the Lionesses’ win over Nigeria on Monday (August 8) the Prince and Princess of Wales have congratulated the team after they secured a spot in the quarter-final of the Women’s World Cup.

The team was praised for its “hard-fought” victory over Nigeria by William and Kate and Downing Street said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wished them the “best of luck” for the next round.

Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker dubbed the side “Kelly’s heroines” after substitute Chloe Kelly’s penalty secured England a place in the next round after the shoot-out in Brisbane.

A post on William and Kate’s official Twitter account said: “Well done @Lionesses!

“It was hard-fought but now we’re on to the quarter-finals. Good luck.”

Lionesses praised for 'dramatic' win over Nigeria

On Monday, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “Obviously a massive congratulations to the team.

“They showed real grit and determination to win through and he wishes them the best of luck.”

Labour leader Kier Starmer also congratulated the team as he tweeted:

“That was tense!

“Congratulations to the @Lionesses on a hard-fought win.

“Bring on the quarter finals.”

London Mayor Sadiq Khan congratulated the England side while sending “commiserations to Nigeria”.

He tweeted: “Yesss! Go @Lionesses.

“We’re through to the quarter finals and what a dramatic finish.

“Commiserations to Nigeria who played a brilliant game. #FIFAWWC #ItsComingHome.”