{"id":44783,"date":"2025-07-29T09:48:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/44783\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T09:48:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:48:10","slug":"england-win-euro-2025-live-lionesses-visit-downing-street-ahead-of-buckingham-palace-trophy-parade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/44783\/","title":{"rendered":"England win Euro 2025 \u2013 live: Lionesses visit Downing Street ahead of Buckingham Palace trophy parade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"#post-2145906\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>England only had one key advantage over Spain \u2013 but it led them to Euro 2025 glory<\/p>\n<p>History repeated, once as another triumph, twice with force. Chloe Kelly again decided the European Championship for England, this time with a penalty of such ferocity that it fittingly reflected the fight and spirit of this team.<\/p>\n<p>It was proper grit, proper character\u2026 Yes, proper England, who remain European champions. Sarina Wiegman\u2019s side produced another miracle in this tournament, as she claimed a third successive winners\u2019 medal in the competition.<\/p>\n<p>These are all historic feats in themselves, but they are elevated by the manner of this glory. It went to even deeper wells of resolve than Kelly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/sport\/football\/england-euro-2022-final-germany-lionesses-b2135197.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">winning it in extra time at Wembley against Germany three years ago<\/a>. And to manage that against this world champion Spanish side, in this way, is the best illustration of this team\u2019s spirit. It shouldn\u2019t really have been possible given how they went behind.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Wilson29 July 2025 00:00<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2145907\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Ella Toone\u2019s emotional tribute to late father moments after Euro 2025 final win<\/p>\n<p>Toone was in tears after England\u2019s shootout victory over Spain and looked towards the sky as she was hugged by Alessia Russo, Keira Walsh and Alex Greenwood. <\/p>\n<p>Toone later posted on Instagram that there happened to be a spare seat next to her mum during the final, adding: \u201cIf that\u2019s not a sign I don\u2019t know what is\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Wilson28 July 2025 23:15<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2145904\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Jess Carter admits she was \u2018scared\u2019 to play Euro 2025 final after racist abuse<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/england-women\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">England <\/a>defender <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/jess-carter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jess Carter<\/a> admitted she was \u201cscared\u201d to play in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/euro-2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Euro 2025<\/a> final after suffering racist abuse during the tournament as she thanked her teammates for their support. <\/p>\n<p>Carter returned to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/sarina-wiegman\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sarina Wiegman<\/a>\u2019s starting line-up for the final against Spain and was the only change the England manager decided to make before the Euro 2025 final in Basel. <\/p>\n<p>Chris Wilson28 July 2025 22:45<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2145903\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Lionesses use &#8216;their voice for change&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Euro 2022 star Ellen White spoke about what\u2019s next for the Lionesses after their victory at the Euros. <\/p>\n<p>Speaking on BBC One she said: \u201cThese girls are constantly using their voice for change.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWanting to inspire a nation and wanting to gain more opportunities for young people and young girls.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey&#8217;re so inspiring &#8211; they want to make change. They are perfect role models.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley says that the Lionesses\u2019 win will have a knock on effect at grass roots level. <\/p>\n<p>She told BBC Radio 5 Live: \u201cI&#8217;d like to think that this victory will have a massive knock on effect back home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHopefully this will inspire young girls back home to get into football without the fear of being chastised.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGo and have fun, have the freedom and confidence in yourself to do what you like.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chris Wilson28 July 2025 22:15<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2145777\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>&#8216;This team shows what it&#8217;s like to be English&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Chloe Kelly scored the winning penalty for England and ensured she had the final moment in two European Championship finals.<\/p>\n<p>After the match she gave her thoughts to ITV saying: \u201cYou know what, this teams shows exactly what it\u2019s like to be English. I\u2019m so proud, it\u2019s unbelievable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis team is made of magic, of steel, it\u2019s a huge moment for every girl out there with that dream, you can do it!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKeep shooting for the stars.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FBL-WOMEN-EURO-2025-FINAL-ENG-ESP-yppvl4kr.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>(AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Mike Jones28 July 2025 21:45<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2145901\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>The sweary gift Sarina Wiegman used to inspire Lionesses before Euro 2025 final<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/sarina-wiegman\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sarina Wiegman<\/a> used a sweary toiletry bag to motivate her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/england-women\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">England <\/a>players before the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/euro-2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Euro 2025<\/a> final, revealing the message \u201cb****es get sh** done\u201d as part of her team talk. <\/p>\n<p>Wiegman sensed the opportunity to lighten the mood before England\u2019s semi-final against Italy and delivered the same words before the Lionesses faced Spain in Sunday\u2019s final. <\/p>\n<p>Their dramatic victory on penalties means Wiegman<a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/sport\/football\/sarina-wiegman-england-euro-2025-final-spain-b2797028.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> has now won three Euros titles in a row<\/a> with the Netherlands and England &#8211; in a tournament she described as \u201cchaotic and ridiculous&#8221; as the Lionesses came from behind in the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Wilson28 July 2025 21:15<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2145899\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Why Sarina Wiegman is the best manager in the world<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI kept asking myself, \u2018how can this happen?\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/sarina-wiegman\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sarina Wiegman<\/a> herself said, with the immediate payoff: \u201cBut it happened.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe most chaotic, ridiculous tournament I have played.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>No wonder she was dancing at the end, and then laughing that the image had already been projected to the world before she even arrived at her press conference.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Wilson28 July 2025 20:45<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2145898\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Wiegman hopes win will &#8216;push women&#8217;s game even more&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>England boss Sarina Wiegman admitted that she hopes her team\u2019s triumph in the Euro 2025 final will help to push the women\u2019s game to a higher level.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in the aftermath to the Lionesses\u2019 victory she said: \u201cI hope it will push the women\u2019s game even more. The level went up again. The intensity of the games went through the roof.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just think this tournament broke every record again with spectators and the television views.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I hope that will boost the women\u2019s game everywhere and not only in England. I don\u2019t know what to expect now in England. I think it will just boost again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2227401496.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>(Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Chris Wilson28 July 2025 20:15<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2145949\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>One final cheer at Downing Street<\/p>\n<p>As the players and staff line up for one more group photo in front of Number 10, the squad lets out a big cheer as Euro 2025 champions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was very lovely,\u201d Wiegman said. When asked what Angela Rayner said to her, she replied: \u201cCongratulations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/UEFA-Womens-Euro-2025-v0eoyr08.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>(PA)<\/p>\n<p>Will Castle28 July 2025 19:51<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2145948\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>The Lionesses re-emerge from Number 10<\/p>\n<p>After meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock, the England players have re-emerged from Number 10.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the players went and said hi to Larry, Downing Street\u2019s resident cat who serves as Chief Mouser of the Cabinet.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EURO_2025_22092.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>(AP)<\/p>\n<p>Will Castle28 July 2025 19:45<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"England only had one key advantage over Spain \u2013 but it led them to Euro 2025 glory History&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":44784,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[403,99],"class_list":["post-44783","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-soccer","tag-soccer","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44783","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44783"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44783\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44784"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44783"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44783"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44783"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}