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After which again house. Nike pulled out the stops for England's airplane to the UK with the phrase Residence branded on the wing, the H made up of the roman numeral 2 to signify back-to-back Euro wins. Followers waited at Southend airport earlier than the gamers have been whisked away by coach to 10 Downing Avenue for a particular reception. They have been hosted by Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister as Keir Starmer had been in Scotland for talks with the US President, Donald Trump.
The win was historical past making. It was the primary time England had gained a significant match away from house. The Lionesses additionally turned the primary senior English aspect to defend their title – they usually did it by coming from behind at half-time – the primary time that had been achieved earlier than on the ladies's Euros.
The celebrations went lengthy into the early hours of the morning – as anticipated. Songs by Natasha Bedingfield, Heather Small and Gala all featured on an evening of sing-alongs, dancing and ingesting because the group, the employees and their family members soaked within the second. A cavapoo referred to as Reggie was on the coronary heart of all of it.
Let's solid our thoughts again to 2 days in the past. England v Spain. Defending Euro champions v world champions. And what a sport it was. Mariona Caldentey gave the Spanish the lead however Sarina Wiegman's aspect have proven time and time once more that when they're down, they're by no means out. Alessia Russo pulled one again earlier than a nervy extra-time despatched it to penalties.
It was a poor begin for England, Beth Mead lacking her spot kick after a retake as a consequence of double contact. However the Spanish have been clearly ill-prepared for penalties, with Hannah Hampton arising massive to make saves in opposition to Caldentey and the Ballon d'Or holder Aitana Bonmatí. Tied at 2-1, Chloe Kelly stepped up and scored the successful penalty into the highest nook after her signature bouncy run-up. Cue the scenes.
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Howdy and welcome to our stay protection of England's victory parade celebrating their triumphant Euro 2025 defence in Switzerland after a penalty shootout win in opposition to the world champions Spain.
Yesterday the Lionesses have been greeted by followers as they landed again within the UK earlier than attending a reception at Downing Avenue hosted by Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister.
At present an excellent larger jubilant crowd will be capable of have a good time with the group. The open-top bus procession alongside the Mall will start at 12:10 BST earlier than a ceremony on the Queen Victoria Memorial in entrance of Buckingham Palace. Attendance for followers is free.
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