Father of two James is married to Vicky, who is a full-time mum.

He said: "I honestly can’t remember how I felt when I heard the news that we’d won. It is a complete blank.

"I have never owned a house and always rented so our first priority is to buy our own place. We’ve already been searching on the internet and it is the most amazing feeling to be able to click the button which says 'no maximum price'. It is hard to believe that these dream homes we are looking at are now in our price range.

"The best thing is knowing I can now support my children for the rest of their lives, there is simply no better feeling than that."

Sean, who is single with no children, added: "When I saw John was calling me on a Sunday I really feared the worst and thought it must be to tell me we’d been made redundant.

"Instead he told me we’d won the lottery. I couldn’t believe it. It’s always been my dream to travel to South America so I’m planning a trip there as soon as possible. I’m also hoping to get a box at Goodison Park so I can watch the mighty Blues in style."

Emma also said: "I haven’t slept or eaten since I found out the news.

"My Dad, Barry, was made redundant from his job with General Motors earlier this year so this couldn’t have come at a better time for us. I’ll be helping out my family and also paying off my mortgage. It’s just the best early Christmas present I could have hoped for."

Ceri is married to Nathan, 41, and has two teenage sons.

She said: "My mother passed away earlier this year and she loved to do the lottery so I am convinced she had something to do with me winning.

"It’s very sad that I can’t share this with her but I know she would have been so happy for me and the family.

I know that my Dad is very proud and I will make sure that Nathan’s family want for nothing.

"I was actually in the beauticians having a manicure when John called me with the news. The whole salon was jumping around celebrating with me, it was amazing. The salon owner called me up afterwards and asked if I wanted to buy her business from her. I’m not sure that is exactly what I had in mind for my winnings! Instead I think I’ll buy a nice holiday home in Menorca and maybe even a BMW."

Donna, who is originally from County Durham but has lived in Liverpool for ten years, lives with her partner David, 38, and their two teenage children.

She said: "I didn’t have any holidays left and was due to work all over Christmas so the best news is I won’t have to anymore and instead I can hand in my notice.

"My mother Gladys is in her 70s and is the sole carer for my brother who suffers from multiple sclerosis, so we are hoping to buy a big house so they can come to live with us and we can help look after him as well. We’d also love a little holiday home in Malta.

"I got a call telling me the news while I was at a Remembrance Sunday parade. I shouted out with joy and started dancing down the street. I think everyone thought I had gone completely loopy. It’s just such an amazing feeling."

The Magnificent Seven’s winning numbers were 11, 19, 34, 43 and 45 and the Lucky Star numbers were 5 and 9.