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Perth Now
a day ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Thousands celebrate England women's Euro soccer success
An estimated 65,000 people turned out in central London to celebrate the England women's soccer team as the jubilant players marked their historic Euro 2025 triumph with an open-top bus parade. The team beat world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties in a nail-biting final in Basel to secure their second consecutive European title, retaining the crown they won as hosts three years ago. It is the first time a senior England soccer team have won a major trophy on foreign soil. Crowds standing 20 to 30 deep in places packed the parade route, many holding young children aloft to catch sight of the players as they waved and filmed the scene from the top deck of their buses. The two buses, emblazoned with the word 'Champions', followed a marching band along The Mall, where England's red and white St George's Cross flags fluttered throughout the crowd, on the way to a stage in front of Buckingham Palace. "Everything we do, obviously we do it for us and our team, but we do it for the country and we do it for young girls," captain Leah Williamson said after the players had made their way to the stage to address the flag-waving supporters. "I've been crying all the way down The Mall. This is unbelievable, probably one of the best things we've been a part of." The 28-year-old Arsenal defender added: "We're making history every single step. Stay with us, this story is not done yet."Thank you so much for being with us. Stay with us, this story is not done yet," she said. FA chief executive Mark Bullingham told BBC Radio 5 Live: "It was funny, the players kept asking us 'do you think people will really come?'. "And we were like 'yeah, they definitely will come'. We'd seen crowds yesterday coming to meet them at the airport so we were really confident, but the British public are just incredible and really did us proud today." The celebrations kicked off on Monday when the team arrived home, greeted by excited fans who defied instructions not to gather at the airport. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner later hosted them at a reception at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Downing Street residence. Starmer, who missed the reception as he was in Scotland meeting US President Donald Trump, spoke to the players by phone while they were in Downing Street.
ITV News
a day ago
- Sport
- ITV News
Lionesses celebrate second Euros title with open-top bus parade in London
Watch the Lionesses Trophy Parade live, where ITV will hear from fans, experts and the Lionesses themselves as they bring their second Euros trophy home. Thousands of fans descended upon central London on Tuesday, hoping to get a glimpse of the Lionesses as they celebrate their back-to-back Euros win. The team made history by becoming the first England squad to win a major trophy abroad, and the first senior England team to defend their title. Celebrations kick off at 12.10pm, where an open-top bus procession will travel along The Mall. There will then be a ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace from 12.30pm, with the event set to wrap up around 1pm. The Football Association has advised fans to plan their visit "carefully" as it's expected that thousands will line the road to join in the celebrations. Speaking ahead of the parade, Mark Bullingham, chief executive of the Football Association (FA), said: "We are so proud of all of the players, Sarina and the support team who have all been part of this incredible achievement. "They have all worked unbelievably hard and we know the nation shares our pride. "The victory celebration in London on Tuesday will give England fans an opportunity to celebrate with the players, and be part of history. "We've had amazing support from our fans both in Switzerland and at home throughout the tournament, and we look forward to celebrating together and creating some lifelong memories." The Lionesses beat Spain 3-1 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at the Euros final against Spain, with Chloe Kelly netting the winning shot, to land back-to-back titles. On their return, the team attended a Downing Street reception with the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. Number 10 was decorated for the occasion, with St George's flags draped over windows and bunting along the railings. During a speech at the reception, the deputy prime minister said the Lionesses' defended the title "with grit and with determination and skill". "You roared and I know I wasn't the only one roaring with you," she said. Representatives from the FA, players, and coaches were all in attendance.
The Independent
a day ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Live: Lionesses victory parade aerial footage as thousands celebrate England Euro 2025 victory
Watch live aerial footage of England 's homecoming victory tour as the Lionesses celebrate their Euro 2025 win on Tuesday (29 July). Fans will be able to join in with the celebrations as the England Women's team travel down The Mall on an open-top bus at 12.10 pm. The team, joined by coach Sarina Wiegman, will then take to the stage for a ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace hosted by former England star Alex Scott. According to reports, up to 50,000 Lionesses fans are expected to line The Mall to catch a glimpse of the winning team, who were victorious in securing their second successive European Championship win on Sunday (27 July). The team played against Spain in Basel in the Euro 2025 final, where they won following a tense 120-minute game which ended in a penalty shootout, with England won at 3-1. FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said that the parade 'will give England fans an opportunity to celebrate with the players, and be part of history', though recommended fans arrive early in order to secure a good spot.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
It's a bit early – FA chief Mark Bullingham on Sarina Wiegman new contract talks
Mark Bullingham has hailed the 'incredible' leadership of England boss Sarina Wiegman and promised 'at an appropriate time' to discuss extending her stay as Lionesses head coach. Wiegman masterminded her third successive European Championship triumph with Sunday's penalty shoot-out success over Spain to ensure England retained the trophy they won for the first time in 2022. The Dutch coach is contracted to the Football Association until after the 2027 World Cup. FA chief executive Bullingham told BBC Sport: 'She's an incredible person, incredible coach and incredible leader. 'We're very lucky to have her, proud to have her as part of the team and obviously she will be working with us for the World Cup.' Pressed on when contract talks would take place, Bullingham said: 'It's a bit early for that. 'We are delighted she is with us for the World Cup and we will have that conversation at an appropriate time. 'She is an incredible manager and we're delighted to be working with her, so that has to be up to her. We will have those conversations when they're ready to go.' Wiegman, 55, has been England head coach since 2021 and guided the team to two European Championship titles and a runners-up finish at the 2023 World Cup.
The Independent
a day ago
- Sport
- The Independent
It's a bit early – FA chief Mark Bullingham on Sarina Wiegman new contract talks
Mark Bullingham has hailed the 'incredible' leadership of England boss Sarina Wiegman and promised 'at an appropriate time' to discuss extending her stay as Lionesses head coach. Wiegman masterminded her third successive European Championship triumph with Sunday's penalty shoot-out success over Spain to ensure England retained the trophy they won for the first time in 2022. The Dutch coach is contracted to the Football Association until after the 2027 World Cup. FA chief executive Bullingham told BBC Sport: 'She's an incredible person, incredible coach and incredible leader. 'We're very lucky to have her, proud to have her as part of the team and obviously she will be working with us for the World Cup.' Pressed on when contract talks would take place, Bullingham said: 'It's a bit early for that. 'We are delighted she is with us for the World Cup and we will have that conversation at an appropriate time. 'She is an incredible manager and we're delighted to be working with her, so that has to be up to her. We will have those conversations when they're ready to go.' Wiegman, 55, has been England head coach since 2021 and guided the team to two European Championship titles and a runners-up finish at the 2023 World Cup.
