England's Euro 2025 winning squad arrived back home on Monday to large crowds at London Southend airport, less than 24 hours after their dramatic penalty shootout victory over Spain.
The Lionesses secured back-to-back European titles on Sunday night in Basel with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive spot-kick. The final went to penalties after Alessia Russo cancelled out Mariona Caldentey's first-half header.
Sarina Wiegman's side became the first England outfit to win a major tournament abroad and touched on home soil ahead of a number of official engagements to celebrate their achievement.
The team landed aboard a plane featuring the England badge, a red Nike logo, and the word "Home" on its side, a reference to the iconic football anthem "Three Lions" which contains the lyric "it's coming home."
Despite the FA's request for fans to stay away from the airport due to limited space, hundreds -- particularly young supporters -- turned up anyway, lining the streets and waving England flags.
Some of the fans held signs reading "Heroes" and "Well done girls," cheering loudly as the players emerged from the airport terminal.
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Later on Monday, they arrived at Downing Street for a reception with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.
"Our Lionesses are absolute champions and they proved that again last night," Rayner said.
"Not only are they bringing it home for England again, but they're inspiring the next generation of champions too."
The team arrived just before 7 p.m. BST, with No. 10 Downing Street decorated for the occasion with St. George's flags draped over windows and bunting along the railings.
Wiegman told Sky Sports News 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 flags and bunting around No. 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."
When asked about speculation that she could be in line for an honorary damehood, the Dutchwoman said: "I haven't thought about that. I feel so much respect from England, the Royal Family too.
"I think the most important thing is feeling valued. It's very special to get so much respect from England."
On Tuesday, the Lionesses are set for an open-top bus parade in central London. The celebration will start at 12.10 p.m. BST on Tuesday before a ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace.
Information from the Associated Press contributed to this report