The victories England squad were treated to a reception at 10 Downing Street because the celebrations of their Euro 2025 triumph proceed.
The Lionesses arrived back in England on Monday afternoon after their dramatic win over Spain in Basel on Sunday night.
The sport went all of the strategy to a penalty shootout after ending 1-1, with goalkeeper Hannah Hampton saving two spot-kicks and England stars scored by Alex Greenwood, Niamh Charles and Chloe Kelly.
There was a celebration to follow as England celebrated defending their European Championship title and manager Sarina Wiegman claimed a 3rd straight Euros after winning the tournament with Netherlands previously.
There was little time to rest, though, because the squad headed to Downing Street to pose with the trophy and attend a reception with deputy prime minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock.
There could have been some drained bodies after three straight games went to extra-time in Switzerland, with Lucy Bronze prone to be especially sore after revealing she played the complete tournament with a fracture tibia.
There might have been some sore heads as well after Sunday night’s celebrations, but little could have dampened the spirits of the champions and so they looked in advantageous fettle within the gardens of Downing Street.
Talking to Sky News outside 10 Downing Street, Wiegman said: ‘Very, very special. 10 Downing Street, you don’t come there normally.
‘To find a way to go inside, but additionally to go within the garden there, it was really, very nice. They put up some pictures of us that showed what we had done within the Euros. Lovely, it was very, very special.’
On her incredible achievements, she added: ‘For me it feels very surreal. I’m just trying my best each day and check out to bring people together. I even have a lot quality around me.’
An honorary Damehood has been mooted for Wiegman, with the manager saying of the suggestion: ‘I haven’t thought of that.
‘I feel a lot respect from England and the Royal Family too, I feel that’s a very powerful thing. Feeling valued, it’s very special to get a lot respect from England.’
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