How did the Lionesses celebrate on Monday?
Celebrations on home soil began on Monday when the team landed at Southend Airport in Essex, where hundreds of fans waited to catch a glimpse of Sarina Wiegman’s side and the trophy.
The Lionesses attended a reception at Downing Street hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock.
The team arrived just before 7pm, with Number 10 decorated for the occasion with St George’s flags draped over windows and bunting along the railings.
England head coach Sarina Wiegman said the Downing Street reception was “very, very special”.
“Downing Street, you don’t come there normally and it was really nice how they built it up like this,” she said, gesturing towards the St George flags on display in windows and bunting along the railings around Number 10.
“It is very special to be able to go inside and also in the garden. The people there were very nice, they also put up some pictures of what we have done at the Euros.
“It was lovely, a very warm welcome. I’ve felt love all over but today even more so.”
Members of the England Women’s football team at Downing Street for a reception at No 10 (Lucy North/PA) (PA Wire)
Holly Evans29 July 2025 13:42
In pictures: Tens of thousands line The Mall
Tens of thousands have crowded The Mall to cheer on the Lionesses (Yui Mok/PA Wire)Overjoyed England fans have been heard chanting ‘It’s coming home’ (PA)
Holly Evans29 July 2025 13:31
Lionesses leave the stage
Despite the official end of the parade, the Lionesses stayed well beyond the finishing time and continued dancing to the joy of the crowds.
Songs such as Islands in the Stream and Don’t Stop Believin’ blasted out, with the players sitting on the stage and waving to fans before the ceremony eventually came to an end.
Holly Evans29 July 2025 13:29
In pictures: Lionesses celebrate historic win
Captain Leah Williamson lifts the Euros 2025 trophy (Getty Images)Khiara Keating, Georgia Stanway and Chloe Kelly take a selfie (Getty Images)England’s hero Chloe Kelly waves to the crowds (Getty Images)
Holly Evans29 July 2025 13:09
Princess Beatrice and family pictured in the crowds
Princess Beatrice of York (C) her husband Edoardo Mozzi (CL) and children Sienna, Athena and Christopher join fans (AFP via Getty Images)
Holly Evans29 July 2025 13:05
Sweet Caroline blasts along The Mall
The crowd has piled into the middle of the road up the Mall as the celebrations on stage continue.
Cheers erupted as a red flare went off by Buckingham Palace.
Another rendition of Sweet Caroline was sung as the crowd continues to celebrate the historic win.
England on stage during their Homecoming Victory Parade (James Manning/PA Wire)
Athena Stavrou29 July 2025 13:04
England lifts Euros trophy
The Lionesses have lifted the Euros 2025 trophy to the crowds as red fireworks went off behind the team.
One More Time by Daft Punk played while the winning team danced on stage, before Sweet Caroline was blasted on the speakers to the jubilant crowds.
Holly Evans29 July 2025 13:01
Chloe Kelly jokes ‘What pressure?’ as she thanks the crowds
Star player Chloe Kelly, who scored the winning penalty, has also taken to the stage, telling the crowds it was “amazing to stand side by side with every single one of these girls throughout the whole tournament”.
Asked about the pressure she felt during crucial crunch-time moments of the game, she joked: “Pressure? What pressure?”
“It’s incredible,” she added. “Thank you to everyone that got out to support us, whether that’s in Switzerland or here today. “
Chloe Kelly takes to the stage to thank supporters during the Lionesses victory parade
Holly Evans29 July 2025 12:53
Pictured: Lionesses reach Buckingham Palace
(Yui Mok/PA Wire)
Holly Evans29 July 2025 12:47
Sarina Wiegman surprised onstage by Burna Boy
England manager Sarina Wiegman has been surprised onstage by her favourite artist Burna Boy, and has been seen dancing and singing in jubilant scenes outside Buckingham Palace.
She appeared visibly shocked as he performed For My Hand.
Wiegman, who has won the last three Women’s Euros, said that everyone in the Lionesses “stepped up and supported each other” and that it was “just amazing to be a part of”.
Holly Evans29 July 2025 12:44
