Lionesses raise a glass to their Euros victory ahead of London parade
Chloe Kelly scored the winning spot-kick following two huge saves from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, sending supporters in fan zones into raptures.
On Monday, the team are expected to land back in the UK before heading to a reception at Downing Street hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock.
Team captain Leah Williamson was seen smiling and holding the Euros trophy as the team left their hotel in Zurich and began their journey home in the rain.
Other team members, wearing their medals, smiled as they high-fived supporters waiting outside the building and signed autographs.
In a post on X, an FA spokesperson advised fans not to travel to the airport where the Lionesses will touch down because of 'limited space'.
Instead, the FA urged supporters to join the homecoming celebrations in central London on Tuesday, including an open-top bus procession along The Mall and a ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace.
However, the Lionesses have already begun their celebrations and can be seen cheering, raising a glass and dancing with Reggie, the dog, in a video posted on the team's official social media accounts.
The team can be seen wearing their gold medals, chanting the white Cavapoo's name and waving his paw after the match.
Reggie belongs to Cheals on Wheels, a barista company that travelled with the team to the tournament.
Posting on Instagram, the company wrote that Reggie had 'gone international' and was 'soaking up all the love (and sneaky treats) from the team' in Switzerland.
They added he was 'always the star of the show wherever he goes — even on tour'.
Welcoming back the CHAMPIONS! 🫡🎊 pic.twitter.com/ezz04yBpBr
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 28, 2025
Other posts from the barista show Reggie enjoying cuddles with England manager Sarina Wiegman and former England player Jill Scott.
Videos from the Lioness' accounts show the jubilant team running across the pitch and cheering as they roll around in gold and silver streamers and confetti.
After the game, the King said the team had the royal family's 'warmest appreciation and admiration' in a post on X, adding: 'The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can'.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hailed the team's triumph, saying: 'The Lionesses have once again captured the hearts of the nation.
'Their victory is not only a remarkable sporting achievement, but an inspiration for young people across the country.'
Supporters stood on tables, waved flags, threw drinks in the air and excitedly hugged each other as England claimed victory, while the Prince of Wales and Sir Keir watched on from the stands in Basel.
Congratulations to our valiant @Lionesses! 🦁🦁🦁
A message from The King following the team's victory at the Women's Euros 2025.#WEURO2025 pic.twitter.com/mRBAdeGSOf
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 27, 2025
Alessia Russo gave the Lionesses hope of retaining their Euros title with her second-half equaliser after Mariona Caldentey netted the opener for Spain in the 25th minute.
A picture of the Prince of Wales with his arm around his daughter Princess Charlotte was posted to X following the presentation of the trophy, with the caption 'champions of Europe'.
Champions!
Congratulations @Lionesses — what a team. What a game. What drama.
You dug deep when it mattered most and you've made the nation proud.
History makers.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) July 27, 2025
As the presentation ceremony took place, the Prince of Wales was among those to congratulate star striker Michelle Agyemang on being named young player of the tournament, appearing to say 'well played, fantastic, well done'.
Agyemang, 19, who had one England cap before the tournament, scored crucial equalisers in the Lionesses' quarter-final and semi-final comebacks.
History, written again by the #Lionesses. 🏴🏆 pic.twitter.com/lYIoVX1SG4
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 27, 2025
There was non-stop applause in her home town of South Ockendon, Essex, as fans saw the Arsenal forward step through a guard of honour to pick up her award.
Supporters at her old club Brandon Groves AFC danced a conga line to the sounds of Vindaloo after England's victory.
CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE! 🏴 pic.twitter.com/Ras4LENOGG
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 27, 2025
On Monday, a mural at Russo's first grassroots club, Bearsted FC, was unveiled on Monday to mark the victory and celebrate National Lottery funding for the game.
The red, white and blue image depicts the player alongside a St George's cross and a roaring lioness at the club in Maidstone, Kent.
To celebrate the win, the Royal Mail will mark the occasion with a congratulatory postmark – which will be applied to stamped mail across the UK from Monday to Friday.
It reads: 'It's Home. Again.
'Champions of Europe 2025. England Women's Football Squad.'
England's path to this year's final was marked by late drama.
Fans can attend the homecoming celebrations in London for free and it will be broadcast live on BBC, ITV, and Sky.
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