Lionesses descend on Downing Street after Euro 2025 triumph - see best photos of Leah Williamson, Chloe Kelly and more


The England team landed back in the UK today


England manager Sarina Wiegman (centre left) adn captain Leah Williamson (centre right) with members of the England women's football team,© PA Images via Getty Images
Melanie MacleodDeputy Beauty and Lifestyle Editor
Updated: July 28, 2025
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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! 

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The England squad arrived into Southend airport

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.

Read on to see the squad bask in their glory...

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Larry 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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Posing for a picture

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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With the trophy

Sarina Wiegman joined the squad to celebrate, posing with Leah Williamson and their trophy.

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M&S attire

The Lionesses changed out of their football gear and into their M&S X England clothing collection - chic!

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Pimm's O'Clock!

The Lionnesses enjoyed a well-deserved glass of Pimm's as they soaked up the celebrations with Angela Rayner

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Smitten deputy Prime Minister

Our Deputy Prime Minister looked just as smitthen with the England team as we all are!

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All smiles

We'd be smiling just as much as Chloe Kelly if we'd scored the winning goal!

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Powering through

Despite being injured, Lauren James attended the celebratory bash - good on her!

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Sausages galore!

The team tucked into cocktail sausages at the party - yum!

Thank you for celebrating the big day with us - we can't wait to see what the Lionesses get up to next... after a well-deserved break, of course!

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