Lionesses arrive home to heroes welcome after Euros win

The Lionesses have touched back down in the UK following their Euro 2025 win, greeted by cheering crowds.

On Monday, fans gathered at Southend Airport for a chance to see their heroes.

Although the flight was delayed by an hour, it didn't seem to dampen anyone's spirits.

Captain Leah Williamson was seen coming off the plane with the trophy, closely followed by manager Sarina Wiegman.

The squad posed for a group photo in front of the plane, and a red carpet was laid for their exit to the team buses.

What happened on Monday?

BBC Sport earlier said that the plane was "by far the most tracked flight worldwide on flight radar".

From the ground it would also have been easy to spot, thanks to a very special sign added in honour of the team's back-to-back Euros success.

The aircraft had been decorated with an England badge and a red Nike logo and the word 'Home'.

The H written as 'II' - to show this is their second successive European triumph.

Midfielder Georgia Stanway couldn't resist getting a snap before boarding

There was a VIP passenger on route back with them - the trophy, safely strapped into its very own seat.

The team left their hotel in Switzerland on Monday morning to start the journey home, but now they're back they won't have much time to rest.

After leaving the airport they attended a special reception at No. 10 Downing Street in London.

The reception was hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock, while the prime minister is away in Scotland meeting US President Donald Trump.

What celebrations are planned now the Lionesses are back home?

Fans waiting for the Lionesses at Southend Airport on Monday

An open-top bus tour will also be held in central London on Tuesday, finishing with a celebration held outside Buckingham Palace.

A procession will begin at 12:10 PM finishing at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of the palace.

It will be hosted by former England star Alex Scott.

There is also talk of a reception later in the year at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle, according to BBC News.

Royal Mail have announced a new post mark in honour of the Lionesses' victory

Meanwhile, Downing Street said that they wouldn't agree to an extra bank holiday following the Lionesses' historic vicotry.

A spokesperson said: "If we had a bank holiday every time the Lionesses win we'd never go to work."

Royal Mail has announced plans to celebrate England's win in their own way, with a special postmark that will be stamped across UK mail from Monday 28 to Friday 31 July.

The stamp reads: "It's Home. Again. Champions of Europe 2025. England Women's Football Squad."