Fresh from their triumphant return to home soil, England’s heroic Lionesses showed no signs of slowing down last night – swapping football boots for dancing shoes as they descended on Soho for a night out.
After an emotional whirlwind 48 hours of celebrations following their historic Euros 2025 victory, the squad poured out of their taxis and straight into Little Italy in central London.
All of the squad seemed to be in high spirits, laughing and linking arms as they made their way into the lively late-night spot, sporting their third outfit change of the day.
It came just hours after the team had been honoured with a special reception at No10 Downing Street, hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.
It saw the whole street adorned in full patriotic splendour, complete with fluttering St George’s flags and celebratory bunting.
Looking radiant and relaxed, captain Leah Williamson led her squad through the gates of Downing Street, flanked by manager Sarina Wiegman, with the whole team having been glammed up for the occasion.
Inside, Ms Rayner gave a heartfelt speech as the players were given canapes and drinks in the garden.
England hero Chloe Kelly was spotted jumping out of a taxi for a night out in Soho
Fresh from their triumphant return to home soil, England’s heroic Lionesses showed no signs of slowing down last night
Alex Greenwood arrives at Little Italy in Soho as the team prepared to party the night away
Alessia Russo is seen arriving as all the squad appeared to be in high spirits, laughing and linking arms as they made their way into the lively late-night spot
England Women’s football squad pile out of taxies in central London for a night out
It came just hours after the team had been honoured with a special reception at 10 Downing Street, hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner
Ms Rayner gave a heartfelt speech as the players were given canapes and drinks in the garden earlier tonight
She told the team: ‘You’ve made us all so so proud. Role models like you send such a powerful message, the Lionesses are a shining example of talent and excitement for women’s football.
Some of the team also took part in a surprise video call from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who was unable to attend in person due to talks with US President Donald Trump in Scotland.
He said: ‘Fantastic to see you all and welcome to Downing Street. I just wanted to say a huge huge congratulations to you and to the whole team.
‘It was an absolutely amazing victory and you must’ve felt the eyes and ears of the whole country on you last night.’
He added: ‘You made history so many times over last night.’
Wiegman thanked him for calling and for supporting the team throughout the tournament.
Despite a whirlwind schedule and barely a moment’s rest, the players are embracing every second of their victory lap – with a blockbuster open-top bus parade through The Mall set to kick off at 12.10pm today.
That will end in a glitzy ceremony outside Buckingham Palace hosted by former England star Alex Scott.
The Lionesses have touched down in England less than 24 hours after their Euro 2025 triumph
Fans with home-made signs wait for the team to arrive back in the UK
England’s Chloe Kelly (centre), Keira Walsh (right) and goalkeeper Khiara Keating (centre left) greet fans after arriving at London Southend Airport
Drinks were flowing as friends and family joined the England players in celebration
Beever-Jones and Leah Williamson (right) refuelled with pizza and beer after Sunday’s big win
Today’s celebrations are expected to echo the scenes of Trafalgar Square three years ago, though this year’s road to glory has been widely hailed as even more nail-biting and unforgettable.
Yesterday, the squad landed at Southend Airport to a rapturous welcome from adoring fans – greeted with chants of ‘It’s coming home’ and flags waving as they descended from their private jet.
Leading the way, Williamson beamed as she held the gleaming Euros trophy aloft, the team receiving a dramatic water cannon salute on the tarmac – a royal welcome for the queens of European football.
It’s been a non-stop celebration since the final whistle blew on their dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Spain.
Ella Toone sang karaoke as England manager Sarina Wiegman and captain Leah Williamson cut a celebratory cake together on Sunday night.
With players still partying into the early hours of the morning, after Toone’s partner Joe Bunney posted a picture at 4.10am.
Celebrations began in earnest swiftly after their title defence was assured, with the Lionesses performing a musical number as they left the field.
Led by captain Leah Williamson and Beth Mead, England’s players belted out 2010 hit Dancing On My Own by Robyn as they exited down the tunnel.
England manager Sarina Wiegman and captain Leah Williamson cut a celebratory cake
Ella Toone was belting out hits on the karaoke machine
Ella Toone was on someone’s shoulders as she danced with Georgia Stanway
The Lionesses have roared to victory in a nailbiting penalty shootout that saw them triumph over Spain
Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang of England celebrate with the UEFA Women’s EURO trophy while laying in ticker tape
The team would later return to the field armed with several boxes of pizza and cans of beer.
England managed to become European Championship winners again after a penalty shootout win against rivals Spain on Sunday night.
The game was 1-1 after 90 minutes and remained tied through 30 minutes of extra time.
Another nerve-shredding penalty shootout followed with Chloe Kelly yet again scoring the winning penalty sparking jubilant scene in the stadium in Basel and in millions of homes back in the UK.
Fans can attend the victory parade today for free and it will also be broadcast live on BBC, ITV, and Sky.
