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The Sun
28-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Heroic England Lionesses land back in UK after Euro 2025 triumph ahead of huge trophy parade tomorrow
THE LIONESSES received a heroine's welcome as they touched down in England just hours after achieving yet more Euro glory. Sarina Wiegman's troops secured a sensational second straight Women's European Championship title las t Sunday with a shootout victory over Spain in Basel. 10 10 10 10 10 10 England bested the Spaniards 3-1 in the shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Chloe Kell y slammed home the winning penalty to send the nation into a state of pandemonium. Kelly and her team-mates partied into small hours of the morning after their historic achievement. And they were greeted by a chorus of cheers as they touched down in Old Blighty on Monday afternoon. The Lionesses returned from their successful Swiss sojourn just after 3:30pm, touching down at Southend Airport in a private Nike branded jet. Scores of footie fans waited for their heroines outside the terminal after getting wind of their arrival. And they were itching to give the players an arrival worthy of their historic achievement. The Lionesses' first Euros triumph against Germany in the summer of 2022 did wonders to raise to profile of women's football in the country. England are queens of Europe England legend Lucy Bronze reveals she played whole tournament with a broken leg Player ratings - see how the Lionesses rated against Spain England's finest in wild celebrations on the pitch Chloe Kelly steals the show after scoring winning goal in TWO Euros finals Eagle-eyed fans stunned at where England keeper hid her penalty 'cheat sheet' Joyous Princess Charlotte celebrates with dad William after watching from the stands And Wiegman hopes their second successive trophy scoop will reverberate around the globe. She said: "This is the most chaotic tournament we have played. Every time we could come back. Fans go wild as England beat Spain on penalties to win Women's Euro 2025 final "We have players with talent, but we never, ever give up. "Tonight I never doubted, I had it a couple of times where I thought we might be going home. "It wasn't a lack of belief, but it got very tight. "I hope it will boost the women's game even more, not only in England but beyond." Shootout hero Kelly was quick to sing Wiegman's praises after the Dutchwoman won her third straight Euros title. "She's bloody amazing," Kelly said of her international gaffer. "She's an incredible woman, "What she's done for this country, we should all be so grateful for. "What she's done for me individually, she gave me hope when I probably didn't have any. 10 10 10 "I hope it will boost the women's game even more, not only in England but beyond." Sarina Wiegman on England's second straight Euros triumph "She gave me an opportunity to represent my country again. "I knew that I had to get game time and representing England is never a given. "But what she's done for the women's game, not just in England, in the Netherlands she's done it. "She's taken it to a whole other level. "The work doesn't go unnoticed from the staff behind her, they're incredible people and I'm so grateful to have worked with such amazing staff members.' The Lionesses are set to be honoured by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock or the momentous achievement. Wiegman and her charges will visit No.10 later today and will take part in an open-top bus parade in front of thousands of fans. But the Government WON'T commerorate the Lionesses' latet trophy haul with a Bank Holiday.
The Sun
27-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Will there be a Bank Holiday if England win the Women's Euros 2025?
FOOTY fans are dreaming of an extra day off this summer as the Lionesses battle for Euro glory – but will we actually get a bank holiday if England bring it home? With our women's team facing Spain in the tournament, excitement is building across the nation, but don't start planning your long weekend just yet. 2 Downing Street has made it clear there are no plans for a bank holiday if England win the Women's Euro 2025. But with mounting public pressure and the petition gaining traction, things could still change if football really does come home. What Downing Street has said No extra day off is on the cards right now, football fans. Sir Keir Starmer 's spokesperson has confirmed there are "no plans" for an additional bank holiday should England's women triumph in Euro 2025. When pressed about the possibility of giving the nation a day to celebrate if the Lionesses lift the trophy, Downing Street remained firm in their stance. The PM's team didn't completely rule it out, but made it clear it's not currently on the government's agenda. This will come as disappointing news to many hoping to toast a potential victory with a lie-in the next day. Growing calls for a celebration day Despite the government's position, demands for a national day off are ramping up. The Prime Minister is facing mounting pressure to grant the nation a well-deserved bank holiday if our Lionesses bring home the trophy. Women's football news website SheKicks has even launched a petition calling for Monday, July 28th, 2025, to be declared a bank holiday if England emerges victorious. RTE pundit offers optimistic view on growth of women's football amid Euros kick-off The campaign is gaining momentum as more fans back the idea of a proper nationwide celebration. After all, if football's coming home, shouldn't we all be at home to celebrate it? What happened last time? When the Lionesses made history by winning the Women's Euro 2022, the nation erupted in celebration – but we didn't get that coveted day off. Despite the historic victory, the then-government didn't grant a bank holiday, leaving many fans disappointed that they couldn't properly nurse their celebration hangovers. This time around, supporters are hoping for a different outcome, especially with calls getting louder for women's football achievements to be celebrated with the same enthusiasm as the men's game. How bank holidays work Getting an extra bank holiday isn't as simple as the PM waving a magic wand. Bank holidays in the UK are either set by law or declared by royal proclamation, meaning there's a proper process involved before we can all enjoy a day off. For a special one-off event like a sporting triumph, the government would need to make arrangements fairly quickly, which explains why they're not making promises they might not be able to keep. Planning for businesses and public services would be tight, but not impossible, if our Lionesses do make it all the way. 2 What fans can do Want that extra day off? You might need to make your voice heard. The SheKicks petition is gathering signatures from supporters who believe a women's football triumph deserves national celebration. Football fans can also contact their MPs or share their thoughts on social media to add to the growing chorus calling for a proper celebration if England lift the trophy. And if all else fails? It might be worth booking that annual leave now, just in case – you can always cancel it if the bank holiday does materialise or if our Lionesses don't bring it home this time. The final decision will likely come down to the wire, much like the tournament itself. So while you might want to keep that Monday free just in case, don't make any non-refundable plans for a long weekend just yet.
