Summary

  • Lionesses celebrate Euro 2025 triumph with fans in central London

  • FA says at least 65,000 supporters watched open-top bus procession along The Mall

  • Ceremony held on stage in front of Queen Victoria Memorial at Buckingham Palace - captain Williamson says she is "holding back tears"

  • England beat Spain in Sunday's final to defend European crown

England celebrate Euro 2025 triumph with fans in central London

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Neil Johnston, Joe Rindl, Ben Ramsdale, Millie Sian & Emma Smyth

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    Re: Anon at 12:12 - In the late 80s, I was allowed to play for my primary school team but after Year 7 we weren't allowed. Depending on which PE teacher we had, we could sometimes play in lessons but no matter how well we played - even outdoing some of the boys - we were stopped from playing in competitions. Sadly it hasn't improved much. Hopefully the success of this team in the last three years will finally make changes, and the FA will finally start making the necessary changes as well.

    Vicky, Leicester

  2. Welcome home, champions!

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    Grace Clinton of England reacts during the England Women's team victory parade and celebrationGetty Images
    A general view as the England bus makes its way down The Mall during the England Women's team victoryGetty Images
    Georgia Stanway, Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone of England acknowledge the fans during the England Women's team victory paradeGetty Images

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    The England bus has now arrived at the stage and thousands of fans are now being allowed to walk down The Mall towards Buckingham Palace. The Lionesses will be appearing on stage any moment now.

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    As a young teenage boy in the 1990s, I used to play football at the local park with the other local kids. Two female cousins used to play with us, aged 11 and 12, and they ran rings around not just me but everyone else who played - all who, besides them, were male. Every single time. Even then it didn't sit right how they had no place to play the game on any professional level, just because they were girls. They would be 40 years old or so now, but I hope they have children or nieces who play as they did and know their potential to be a professional footballer is the same in the UK, regardless of gender. The Lionesses' achievements are far bigger than we can even see in 2025.

    Lee, London

  5. 'This is unreal' - Russo

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    England striker Alessia Russo on BBC One: "I'm tired but on cloud nine. This is just unreal. We didn't know what to expect coming into today. It feels so nice to come back to England and celebrate with our fans."

    Can you remember much about your goal? "No, not really. It was a really tough game. But as soon as Chloe [Kelly] put that ball in. We spoke at half-time that I felt that area was a bit free. As soon as it came in, yeah I put it in the back of the net.

    "It feels a bit surreal. It's just crazy seeing this many people come out in the heart of London, coming up to Buckingham Palace. It's crazy."

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    Aggie Beever-Jones of England reacts during the England Women's team victory parade and celebrationGetty Images
    Sarina Wiegman, Head Coach of England, acknowledges the fansGetty Images

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    Now the Royal Air Force band is playing 'Three Lions' and thousands of England fans along The Mall are singing along and waving flags.

    Meanwhile, the Lionesses' bus is approaching the front of Buckingham Palace.

  8. 'People got up at 5am to be part of this'

    Vicki Sparks
    BBC Radio 5 Live commentator at Buckingham Palace

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    It is incredible. There are so many generations here that have travelled from all over the UK, I have spoken to people from the north in Durham to the south-west in Bristol.

    People got up at 5am to be here and be part of this moment because this is history. These Lionesses continue to inspire.

  9. England

    The Lionesses are never going to forget these scenes.

    They're being welcomed home like rock stars.

  10. Robyn Cowen
    BBC One commentator

    Hannah Hampton revealed that she lost her grandfather before the tournament. She had grandpa stitched into her jersey.

  11. 'Overwhelming scenes'

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Former England goalkeeper on BBC One

    I remember in 2012 when we had the parades after the Olympics with all the other athletes. It's overwhelming to see so many people come out and support.

    Leah Williamson of England lifts the UEFA Women's EURO trophyGetty Images

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    There's a young girl - no older than four or five - holding an England flag that is almost as big as her. She's beaming as the red double decker bus carrying the Lionesses slowly passes by.

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    I grew up in the 70s. Not allowed to play because it wasn't seen as 'ladylike'. It fills my heart with joy that these young women are now professionals inspiring young girls and women to push for equal access to all sports. Congratulations to the Lionesses on their incredible achievement.

    Anon

  14. Robyn Cowen
    BBC One commentator

    Here we are. Captain Leah Williamson holding aloft the trophy.

    One or two have sunglasses on. Not a particularly sunny day. I'm sure they have their reasons.

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    We're now getting our first glimpse of the open-top bus carrying the triumphant Lionesses. Leah Williamson is holding the Euro 2025 trophy in the air. Thousands of fans respond with cheers and by waving their flags.

  16. 'From Basel to Buckingham Palace'

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Former England goalkeeper on BBC iPlayer

    What wonderful scenes. From Basel to Buckingham Palace. The whole of England can welcome back our superstars, our trailblazers, our historical Lionesses.

    England fans ahead of the England Women's team victory parade and celebrationGetty Images

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    This is huge. There are helicopters belonging to TV channels buzzing the parade route. There are so many smiles on the faces of England fans. It's lovely to see.

    And the rain has stayed away!

  18. 'Captured the hearts of millions'

    Robyn Cowen
    BBC One commentator

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    Today's event is not just a celebration of a title. It's a tribute to the dedication, resilience and unity of a team that has inspired a generation and captured the hearts of millions.

  19. 'Cheer these heroes home'

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    Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says the Lionesses' homecoming parade is a chance for fans to "cheer these heroes home" after the team had "done our country proud".

    Sue Day, director of women's football at the FA, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme outside Buckingham Palace on Tuesday morning: "It's a moment in time that we can really capture to change the world a little bit."

    Read more here.

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    iPlayer on - check England flags - check Bunting - check Sorry we couldn't make it in-person today, but we will be cheering the Lionesses on loud and long.

    Ben and daughters Victoria and Darcey, Swindon