Heartbreaking loss for England's Lionesses as football fans across the region come together for historic occasion

It was a heartbreaking loss for England's Lionesses in the Women's World Cup Final– but once again they have done themselves and their country proud.

Anne Johnson, lead for female football at Bridgnorth Spartans and mum-of-two, was watching the match with her nine-year-old daughter Chloe.

The Lionesses missed out on glory after being beaten 1-0 by a strong Spanish side who scored the winning goal within the first thirty minutes of the match.

Across the region, football fans watched on in eager anticipation of seeing the trophy brought home this Sunday, but sadly, it wasn't meant to be this tournament.

Despite the Lionesses best efforts to equalise in the second half, the Spanish defence held firm, much to the frustration of both the players and crowds alike.

Fans watching the England Women's World Cup final at The Crown in Bridgnorth

Emotions run high in the first half as Spain go ahead

Pictured, left, Ben and Jo Quinton, Claire Bytheway and Ella Quinton from Bridgnorth

Pictured, The Bolton family, left, Mike, Harry, Martha and Sophia

Pictured, left, Jay, Amy and Harry Higgins, Freddie and Jess Stevens and Rosie Higgins

This marked the first time that a senior England side had reached a World Cup final in 57 years – since the men's England team beat West Germany 4-2 in 1966.

Emotions were running high on Sunday morning as crowds packed out the pubs, proudly displaying the three lions on their England football shirts.

In The Crown pub in Bridgnorth, members of AFC Bridgnorth Spartans, as well as their friends and family, came out in force to show their support for England's women.

Young players, from the ages of seven all the way up to 15, were donning their England hats and scarves – and some had the England flag painted across their faces.

Regardless of the result this weekend, England's women continue to be an inspiration to young girls everywhere.