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.

Fans had been gathering throughout the day at Southend Airport for a chance to see their heroes and although the flight was delayed by an hour, that 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..

Soon after the full squad posed for an official group photo in front of the plane, and a red carpet was laid for their exit before they made their way past the crowd to the team buses waiting for them.

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 livery added in honour of the team's back-to-back Euros success.

Along the side of the aircraft an England badge had been added, along with a red Nike logo and the word 'Home' written along the side of it.

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

Midfielder Georgia Stanway couldn't resist getting a snap of the stylish logo before boarding.

And of course 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're expected to drive about an hour and half into London for a special reception at number 10 Downing Street in the evening.

It's being 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.

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