Old United has failed to live up to its nickname of being the home of the premier league club
The Theatre of Dreams was the perfect location for the launch of Euro 2022, as it will be remembered for the occasion rather than the Lionesses performance.
A summer like no other for women's football in England began with a narrow 1-0 victory for the hosts over hard working Austria in front of a boisterous and enthusiastic crowd at Manchester United's Old Trafford home.
The Lionesses weren't at their best, but they did the job. The team hopes to go to the final at Wembley on July 31st.
The first European Women's Championship to be staged in England since 2005 was marked by Beth Mead's decisive goal.
The Euros started with a bang before a ball was kicked in anger because of the fireworks display.
The summer rain and England's nervous performance didn't deter the spirits from arriving in Manchester for the Euros.
It's coming your way in the next few days and you need to be on guard.
Former Lionesses player Fara Williams said that England needed to get the excitement out of the way.
The country is behind them.
A crowd of over 68,000 watched the opening game of the European Women's Championship in England.
It was absolutely amazing. When asked about the atmosphere, he said no more words. There was a lot of loud noises.
The Lionesses received good luck messages from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as politicians at Prime Minister's Questions.
Three hours before kick-off, the fan park was full of supporters young and old who had taken the day off work and school, while there were also a lot of fans who had traveled from Austria to support the outsiders.
High-tempo music filled the air as flags and clappers were given out to anyone who wanted them.
After the action started, bedlam ensued when Mead, who was left out of the Olympic squad last year, settled nerves with a delicate chip finish.
Families jumped from their seats when it was confirmed that her celebrations had been delayed. The lift-off is for the home.
The directors' box was lit up by tens of thousands of lights from mobile phones of fans as they watched the game.
The tournament was delayed because of Covid-19. Organisers promised the biggest women's sporting event in European history after the delay.
The next three-and-a-half-weeks won't be easy. 600,000 tickets were sold before the tournament, but another 200,000 are unsold.
There have been complaints about the venue's size.
Euro 2022 is also up and running.
A home Euros, sell-out crowds and a Lionesses team tipped to go all the way points to an unforgettable summer for women's football in England.
You cannot miss the Lionesses, whether it's on crisp packets, billboards, the White Cliffs of Dover or Tower Bridge.
Posters depicting the Lionesses were draped over buildings as fans headed for Sir Matt Busby Way. "You've never seen football like this" was written on a piece of paper.
On a night like no other, it was difficult to spot the shirts of the Portuguese player.
The number one fashion item was a shirt with the name of the young England forward, who grew up in Tyldesley, near Wigan, and pretended to beRonaldo.
In the opening game of the European Women's Championship, 17-year-old Karen Carney scored a 91st-minute winner to give England a victory.
17 years ago, the match against Austria was dramatic. The English women's game has changed a lot.
Prior to Euro 2005, England's press officer had to call media outlets to let them know the score of games so it appeared in the morning newspapers.
The media from all over Europe crammed into the press box for the first match.
The Lionesses have work to do on the training pitch before their next game.
How you finish is more important than how you start. Alex Scott is a former England defender.
The impact of this tournament on interest and participation in the women's game is still unknown.
There are signs that the opening night is going to be good.
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