Not even 24 hours have passed since the Lionesses triumphed over Spain in the Euros final, but the team has already been swept into a whirlwind of events.
Upon landing in Southend airport in Essex, the football players were swamped by fans dressed in England shirts, ready to congratulate them. They were then quickly ferried into central London, where they were expected to arrive at 10 Downing Street at 5 pm.
Flight delays (even cup-winning football stars aren’t immune!) meant the athletes were late to meet Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock, who invited them to the infamous abode, with an updated expected ETA of 18:45 – we bet the politicians were on the edge of their seat waiting!
While Prime Minister Keir Starmer wasn’t part of the invite, post-win, he said the team had “once again captured the hearts of the nation”, while Angela Rayner said it would be a “privilege to celebrate” with the team.
The Lionesses are no strangers to political meets. After winning the 2022 tournament, teammates Leah Williamson and Lotte Wubben-Moy met with previous Prime Minister Liz Truss to chat about equal access to football for girls.
Stay tuned to see the squad arrive and bask in their glory…
© Getty ImagesLarry the cat
Larry the cat could be seen waiting patiently for the Lionesses to arrive – we didn’t know he was a football fan!
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Upon arriving at the prestigious address, the Lionesses lined up in front of the front door, proudly wearing their winners’ medals, holding their hard-earned trophy aloft.
Lauren James, who was injured during the match, limped slightly as she approached the property…
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Sarina Wiegman joined the squad to celebrate, posing with Leah Williamson and their trophy.
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