England arrive at Downing Street after Women's Euro 2025 glory

The Guardian

4 days ago

Update:
Date: 2025-07-28T18:35:38.000Z
Title: What did the front pages look like this morning I hear you ask?
Content: Lionesses head for for home; parade set for Tuesday. England stun Spain | Tournament gallery | Mail Sarah
Sarah Rendell (now) and
Daniel Harris (earlier)
Mon 28 Jul 2025 20.35 CEST
First published on Mon 28 Jul 2025 09.00 CEST
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Well no need to wonder any longer:
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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.
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Here are a few more pictures from number 10:
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Here's the main photo everyone was wanting:
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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:
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Pictures are trickling through now of the moments just described. I will bring you more when I have them.
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Number 10 then opens its door to huge cheers and the team enter the famous building. The backroom staff are also present.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The carpet is being rolled out and a very important person at Downing Street is waiting for the Lionesses …
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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.
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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.'
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Here are more details on the visit which should take place in an hour or so's time:
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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:
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If you missed any of the WAFCON final action, here's a report for you:
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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:
The Champions are back HOME! 🥇#MIssionX #SoarSuperFalcons #WAFCON2024 #missionxaccomplished pic.twitter.com/jZqrGzppb7
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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.
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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:
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Here are some images of the Lionesses at Southend airport after returning home with the Euros trophy:
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Here's a great piece on Lucy Bronze:
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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.
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How did the Lionesses celebrate their victory last night? Here's the scoop:
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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.
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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:
🥁 Introducing the #WEURO2025 Team of the Tournament, as chosen by the UEFA Technical Observer Group 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Zxe2e2jCo5
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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:
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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.
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Here is the scale of the crowd that waited for the Lionesses in Southend:
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The plane has officially landed. The Lionesses have brought football home once again and they have done so to a crowd of fans waiting to cheer for them. Next stop, Downing Street.
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When Sarina Wiegman was interviewed after the match she said the word to define the team was 'team'. Here's how a performance from the entire squad got them over the line:
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I should be able to get you pictures of their plane landing and of the players emerging shortly but to tide you over for now, here's another good piece to read:
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It was quite the tournament for Chloe Kelly, who seven months ago contemplating giving up the sport following a torrid time at Manchester City. Read more about the star:
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More photos of fans who greeted England as they arrived:
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The England team have landed on home soil after returning from Switzerland to Southend airport. There were fans and media there to welcome them before a trip to Downing Street this afternoon.
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Ian Harris has got in touch with some more movie title suggestions:
Lead 'em Like Leah
Clinch It Like Chloe
Lash It Like Lauren
Smash It Like Sarina
Handle (Hoof?) It Like Hannah
I like them all but I think my favourite is Lead 'em like Leah.
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No more years of hurt:
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Tom Garry
My silly stat to offer you all is: England are the first team to win the Euros without being drawn into Group A or B.
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Claire has emailed:
We're still buzzing from last night's game and Guardian coverage keeping us entertained in car. Film title game brought these suggestions from my two boys, Josh and Sam.
Edge like Agyemang? Hold it like Hampton?
Two very good suggestions, both have great rings to them.
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England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton had an incredible tournament, being the hero in two penalty shootouts but she did so after a recent passing in her family. Read her Instagram post:
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Want to know what cost Spain the final? Nick Ames explains all here, it's a great read to tuck into:
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There have been various reports on how fast Chloe Kelly's penalties have been at this tournament, she has taken three – one against Sweden, one against Italy and one against Spain. But the latest report suggests Kelly's penalty in the final was the fastest goal of the entire tournament, going at a whopping 110km/h. That is faster than the fastest Premier League goal scored in the 2024/25 season which came at 109km/h by Newcastle's Alexander Isak.
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Something for your ears:
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Debbie Tidy has emailed her movie title suggestion:
Call it out like Carter…
So apt. Jess Carter called out racism that she endured during the tournament and responded with a 10/10 performance in the final.
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This piece is so good from Jonathan Liew:
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I am a little surprised there isn't anything for Michelle Agyemang. Yes Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton were both impressive throughout the tournament and of course Sarina Wiegman deserves all the flowers but Agyemang scored two goals that kept the Lionesses in the tournament. Without her, England would have come home a week ago.
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England stars Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton are set to be awarded MBEs after helping the Lionesses retain the Euros trophy. Kelly scored the winner against Italy in the semi-final and the winning penalty against Spain in the final. Hampton, meanwhile, was a great goalkeeper all tournament and saved two penalties in the final shootout. More here:
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David Smith has a move title suggestion:
Surely surely given everything that happened in this euro tournament it must be…
Escape To Victory.
That's not a bad shout, you know. The Bend it like Beckham director may go in a different direction but a documentary of Euro 2025 should definitely be called that.
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Do you follow us on BlueSky? If the answer is no what have you been doing? Jokes aside, you can find us here if you want to follow.
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Colin Beveridge has emailed:
Has it been noted that Sarina Wiegman is an anagram of 'I win as manager'?
This is absolutely incredible. Any fun facts or more suggestions for a new Bend it like Beckham title for the sequel, please email me and get in touch.
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Here's a full breakdown of how England won the tournament:
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London train stations are getting in on the celebrations:
OHHHHHHH YES pic.twitter.com/jARZSCvwEz
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Spain manager Montse Tomé's contract ends at the end of August and after the final loss to England, her future is up in the air. RFEF President Rafael Louzan said:
Montse Tomé's future is an issue we need to address, but now is not the time. Tomé has done a commendable job and with great courage. Her future will be discussed later.
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Richard Whitehouse with two suggestions for the new Bend it like Beckham movie:
It's surely got to be Welly It Like Kelly?
Or in light of the latest news Break It Like Bronze?
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Retaining the Euros was not a bad way for England's assistant coach Arjan Veurink to bow out. It was announced pre-tournament he will be taking over the Netherlands managerial position after the Euros and he deserves all of his plaudits too for all the work he has put in. Sarina Wiegman has won three Euros in a row but so has he. It will be interesting to see how Wiegman adapts without her number two.
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Michael Gould with quite a good one here:
Win it (just win it) like Williamson
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As they say a picture is worth a thousand words so here's a few that tell the story of the tournament:
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This is another good new movie title pitch from Tom Stephenson:
'Blast it like Bronze' would be appropriate