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Adorable England fan talks 'crazy' moment she went viral over epic semi-final celebrations

An adorable England fan has spoke of the "crazy" last 12 hours since she went viral over her epic semi-final celebrations.

Young Tess, who is eight-years-old, and her grandmother Susan appeared live on BBC Breakfast today from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, where Tess got a chance to chat to presenters Jon Kay and Sally Nugent as well as former footballer and commentator Ian Wright.

Tess went viral after being spotted singing and dancing along to English anthem Sweet Caroline as manager Sarina Wiegman was interviewed about the 4-0 win over rivals Sweden in the Women's Euros semi-final last night.

She looked surprised to even be on live TV as she was quizzed over her celebrations.

Tess went viral for her semi-final celebrations (BBC)

Presenter Jon said: "Can you believe this Tess? You stand up and celebrate last night, you end up on the telly, and now you're being interviewed live on the telly talking to Ian Wright. It's only less than 12 hours ago."

"It's crazy! I didn't know I was being filmed. Like normally they look at the big screen, and they're like I'm on telly! I was in the moment," Tess replied, as her granny Susan admitted she was shocked too.

She appeared on BBC Breakfast today with her grandmother Susan (BBC)

She added: "We were slightly shocked when she came on the screen, I must say. Grandad and I were watching at home and trying to listen to the manager because it was quite difficult to hear her amid the crowd. Then it panned to Tess and I think I screamed."

Talk then turned to the final, which takes place this Sunday at the iconic Wembley stadium.

She was asked: "Do you have plans to watch the final, do you think you could get there?" to which she replied: "I haven't got tickets. I went to Man U for the first match against Austria. It would be really nice to go."

Tess has become a viral sensation (Lee McLean/SWNS)

Her nan then encouraged her, telling her: "Speak up, I think, Tess."

Sally then added: "I think lots of people are probably listening Tess, that's all I'm saying," before thanking Tess, Susan and Ian Wright for all appearing on the show, as she said she hoped Tess would manage to get tickets for the big game this weekend.

Tess insists she has "faith" on the women's team to go all the way.

"I have a lot of faith in them to win. I feel like they have a big chance of beating either of them," she said, "We haven't got tickets but I would love to go. It was the best football match I've been to so far."

Tess danced along to Sweet Caroline to celebrate the win (BBC)

And it was only when her mum was spammed with messages from happy friends that Tess realised she had made it on the big screen.

"It was amazing. I didn't know I was on tv until my mum got lots of text messages from people. I was just dancing and enjoying myself. I was singing Sweet Caroline and then my mum started getting messages," she said, "It's really weird to be on TV, but it feels amazing."

She is a football player herself and was recently selected to be part of the emerging talent team for rivals Leeds United.

Tess wants to play for England one day (Lee McLean/SWNS)

Speaking about the opportunity, Tess - who hails from Knaresborough - said: "I'm very excited but the thought of wearing a Leeds tracksuit is weird. But it is a big opportunity. I hope to play for Manchester United and England when I'm older."

The England team took the lead in the 34th minute with Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Frank Kirby scoring the four goals and managing to take the women into the final this weekend.

The team won their match against Sweden in a stunning display in Sheffield (Getty Images)

It was Alessia's goal that was the talking point though, as she missed her initial attempt to score, before tapping it back into the goal with her foot and the celebration was incredible.

There were congratulations all round from a number of celebrities, including Prince William, who took to Twitter and wrote: "Congratulations @Lionesses on making it to the #WEURO2022 final on Sunday. The entire country is so proud of everything you’re achieving. We believe in you and will be with you all the way! W."

Following their win, the stadium in Sheffield erupted into cheers and shouts of excitement.

Little Tess was thrilled with the win (BBC)

Tess was one of thousands of fans who were celebrating the women's team's huge win, as Sweet Caroline erupted inside the venue. Cheering fans, including the eight-year-old, sang along as the players celebrated their triumph with thrilled England fans.

The sound of everyone singing along to the Neil Diamond track - which has become synonymous with the national sporting teams - drowned out comments from the players and manager Sarina Wiegman in their post-match interviews.

It is the women's first final since 2009, where they will face either Germany or France.

Alessia's goal will go down in football history (The FA via Getty Images)

Fans celebrated the win across the country at the likes of Boxpark and Trafalgar Square in London, as the country unites to back the women's team as they head to the final this weekend.

Speaking following the win, manager Sarina had a message for the country: "They're singing and the music is on. We've had a little celebration and then tomorrow we will recover and prepare for the final.

"We want to inspire the nation and make a difference. I think that's what we're doing. We want to make the country proud of us."

Sarina celebrating with her team last night (Getty)

Former England keeper Karen Bardsley added of last night's game: "I don't think people realise the impact this is going to have on the women's game in this country. In five or 10 years time this is going to become the norm."

During his appearance on BBC Breakfast alongside Tess, Ian heaped praise on the team and the legacy they will leave.

"The women’s game is here and it is here to stay. What we are seeing with these ladies, and the way they are inspiring everybody, is nothing is going to stop it. I love it, I hope they can finish it off simply because they deserve to," he said.

"And again all those heroes, the mums, the dads, the brothers, the uncles, all those people that had to take those girls all over the country just to play football, they must be sitting there so proud at the moment."

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