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Thank you so much for joining us today for all the reactions and celebrations to England beating Spain in the Euros final. They sealed a back-to-back trophy win and I am guessing they have just left Downing Street to attend a party for the squad on home soil. They ensured football stayed home. Keep an eye on our sports pages for more news and reaction to this history-making feat with the victory parade taking place in London tomorrow. See you soon.
Another good piece to have a read of:
The Lionesses seem to be departing Downing Street now:
Both Angela Rayner and Sarina Wiegman have spoken at the reception at Downing Street:
There seems to be pictures of England’s tournament dotted around the garden at Downing Street. In the first picture below you can see a photo of Ella Toone and Lauren James embracing after a goal against the Netherlands and other moments in the background of these shots:
It very much looks like a garden party at Downing Street with the England team and staff rubbing shoulders with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner:
What did the front pages look like this morning I hear you ask? Well no need to wonder any longer:
One notable absentee is Jess Carter who has jetted back to the States to be available for club Gotham for their NWSL match this weekend. Talk about a hard worker.
Here are a few more pictures from number 10:
Here’s the main photo everyone was wanting:
Steve Hurry has emailed:
I’m wondering if Wiegman is eligible for an honour?
Wiegman already has an honorary CBE and there are now talks of an honorary damehood. There are more details here:
Pictures are trickling through now of the moments just described. I will bring you more when I have them.
Number 10 then opens its door to huge cheers and the team enter the famous building. The backroom staff are also present.
Initially it is Maya Le Tissier in the centre of the shot, she lifts the trophy aloft to cheers from media and fans who have gathered. There’s then a reshuffle to put Sarina Wiegman and captain Leah Williamson in the middle and they then lift the trophy together.
Sarina Wiegman leads the England team to the famous black door where the entire squad line up outside for the picture all the papers want. They are suited and booted and all wearing their winners medals.
Lionesses arrive at Downing Street
The coaches carrying the England players and staff have arrived outside of Downing Street and so we should get shots of the Euros winning team shortly. Stay tuned.
The carpet is being rolled out and a very important person at Downing Street is waiting for the Lionesses …
With England expected at Downing Street within the next half hour, I’d like to hear from you. Get in touch and let me know your favourite moments from Euro 2025.
Suzanne Wrack
Sarina Wiegman said England’s defence of their European title “makes change” and “inspires people” far and wide, as the Lionesses prepare for a heroes’ welcome on the Mall and in front of Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
“We’re England and we want to win but there’s so much more than winning a game,” the manager, who won a record third European title in a row following her Euro 2017 victory with the Netherlands and England’s triumph in 2022, told Lionesses channels.
“We know winning the Euros makes change. It inspires people. Young kids, but also you see so many more people that you inspire, not just little girls but little boys and grandads and grandmas, whole families, in England but also beyond.”
Here are more details on the visit which should take place in an hour or so’s time:
At Downing Street this afternoon, the Lionesses are meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock. The scene is definitely set:
If you missed any of the WAFCON final action, here’s a report for you:
England are not the only champions bringing home silverware today as Nigeria have travelled home with their WAFCON trophy in tow. They beat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final in a stunning comeback win.Here are the scenes of their arrival:
Before that parade, the team are set to travel to Downing Street. The meeting was originally set for 5pm BST but they have only just left Southend airport. Google maps makes it an hour and a half drive but with traffic it could be longer. We will bring you the updates as we have them.
Do you have any plans tomorrow? If the answer is no and you are able to travel to London, the Lionesses are having a victory parade down the Mall. All the details:
Here are some images of the Lionesses at Southend airport after returning home with the Euros trophy:
Here’s a great piece on Lucy Bronze:
Jeremy Boyce has emailed:
Great to see Hannah in the team of the tournament, and totally justified, her work was every bit as important as Chloe’s and all the rest. But I am still in awe of Anne-Katrin Berger’s save in their quarter final win over France. Up there with Banks – Pele for me. Outstanding.
Yes that outstretched arm to keep Germany in the quarter-final is one of the images of the tournament. What a player.
How did the Lionesses celebrate their victory last night? Here’s the scoop:
I would have probably thrown Klara Bühl into the mix as well if I was choosing. But there were so many standout stars at the tournament.
Four Lionesses in Team of the Tournament
Four England players have made the official team of the tournament. Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo, Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton have all made the cut. Have a look below at the full team:
Here they are, peak the Lucy Bronze ski goggles/sunglasses worn by her and various other members of the squad:
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While we wait for more Lionesses pictures to drop, here’s something have a read of:
Bronze’s ski goggles return
One of the iconic shots from the Euro 2022 celebrations was Lucy Bronze wearing ski goggles and I am excited to tell you she is wearing them once again. What an icon. As soon as I can get a picture I’ll update you.