The Queen has congratulated the England cricket team after their historic World Cup victory in one of the most dramatic finals ever seen in team sport.
The ICC World Cup final between England and New Zealand saw the home side grab a breathtaking victory.
The thrilling match was full of suspense throughout as both sides battled to an unprecedented tie, locked on 241 runs after 100 overs of hair-pulling tension.
Hours of play ended in a super over, a six-ball shoot-out that had only occurred 11 times in international history and never before in a one-day international.
Celebrating the victory, the Queen wrote: "Prince Philip and I send our warmest congratulations to the England Men's Cricket team after such a thrilling victory in today's World Cup Final.
"I also extend my commiserations to the runners-up New Zealand, who competed so admirably in today's contest and throughout the tournament."
Former England football captain Wayne Rooney also paid tribute on social media.
"Congratulations to England on winning the World Cup. What a final. Brilliant lads," he tweeted.
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker also posted on social media: "Never seen anything like that. England have won the World Cup. Cricket is coming home.
"Have to feel for New Zealand. They were brilliant and unlucky. Well played."
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar posted: "A game that ebbed and flowed from the 1st ball to the 612th! Feel for New Zealand who did everything that England did and still fell short. Congratulations to England.
Brett Lee added: "Congratulations to England! Commiserations New Zealand. I’ve got to say that it’s a horrible way to decide the winner. This rule has to change.
