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Historic Win: England Women's Football Team Crowns Euro 2025 Champions After Thrilling Penalty Shootout
The England women's football team received a heroes' welcome as they landed on British soil Monday, following their triumphant victory at the Euro 2025 against Spain. Jubilant fans, adorned in England colours and waving flags, congregated at Southend Airport for a glimpse of the victorious Lionesses.
Their return marked the beginning of celebratory events, including a reception at Downing Street hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. The players, in a gesture of appreciation, gifted a signed England shirt and mingled in the No 10 garden, indulging in canapés and beverages.
The celebrations are set to continue with an open-top bus parade through central London on Tuesday, featuring a procession along The Mall and a ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace.
The Lionesses clinched their European title through a 3-1 penalty shootout in the final held in Basel on Sunday. Chloe Kelly delivered the decisive penalty, following impressive saves from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, marking the squad as the first English team to secure a significant tournament on international soil.
The final, broadcast live, attracted over 16 million viewers, making it the year's most-watched television event thus far.
Upon their arrival at Southend shortly after 15:30 BST, the team's plane, adorned with the England badge and the motto “Home”, signalled their victorious return.
Deputy Prime Minister Rayner lauded the Lionesses during the Downing Street celebration, proclaiming, “The Lionesses have brought it home again. Champions of Europe, once more.”
England’s manager, Sarina Wiegman, light-heartedly apologised for any tension caused during the matches, praising her team's extraordinary efforts.
Leah Williamson, the team captain, led the squad off the plane, displaying the Euro 2025 trophy alongside Wiegman, with the team posing for a celebratory photo in front of the aircraft.
Dressed in official England attire, the players later made their way to Downing Street, where they were greeted by fans and posed for photographs adorned with St George's flags.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who was engaged in official meetings in Scotland, congratulated the team via a video call, expressing gratitude for their outstanding Euro performance.
The government announced plans to bolster support for women's and girls' football, alongside initiatives aimed at advancing women's sports across the board. King Charles III also extended his commendations to the Lionesses, with discussions underway for a potential autumn reception at a royal residence.
While Downing Street has refuted suggestions for an additional bank holiday, the Royal Mail will celebrate England's win with a special postmark tribute, commemorating the Lionesses' Euro 2025 triumph.
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