The Lionesses will kick their Euro 2025 title celebrations into a whole new gear as they take to The Mall for their trophy parade, where thousands of fans are already gathered to welcome them home.
England defeated Spain in dramatic fashion after Chloe Kelly’s winning penalty secured back-to-back European Championships for Sarina Wiegman’s side. The England players partied through the night, having avenged their defeat to Spain in the 2023 World Cup final, and returned to home soil as heroes on Monday after becoming the first England team in history to defend a major tournament title.
The squad were immediately taken to Downing Street, where St George's flags fluttered from the windows and railings, for a reception with deputy prime minister Angela Rayner in the garden of No 10.
The players will now show off their trophy on Tuesday afternoon in an open-top bus procession, finishing with a staged ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace.
Follow below for live updates from England’s Euro 2025 trophy parade:
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- England celebrate historic Euro 2025 victory over Spain with open-top bus parade | Starts at 12:10pm BST
- The procession will go along The Mall and finish with a staged ceremony outside Buckingham Palace
- Lionesses avenged World Cup heartbreak to defend European crown on penalties
- Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton were the heroes in the shootout
- Government minister Lisa Nandy says Lionesses have helped "change society"
The truth behind Chloe Kelly’s unwavering confidence
11:35
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Jamie Braidwood in Basel
Fair play to the Spanish press for finding another element of a Chloe Kelly penalty that some may find “unnecessary”. And no, it was not spinning the ball back onto the spot, or the little stamp either side of the circle, or the raising of the left leg before skipping into the run-up, all parts of Kelly’s routine which are, to her, completely necessary.
It was instead Kelly’s little side-eye to Spain goalkeeper Cata Coll, after thumping her penalty into the net to win England the Euros, that caught some attention. Kelly’s focus was on running towards the England fans after producing the winning moment in a second consecutive Euros final, and there was only a fleeting glance in Coll’s direction.
But it was enough to transmit the feeling that everybody already knew, anyway, that when the moment came, Kelly was going to remain composed and deliver another clutch moment. It was never in doubt, even if Kelly had her previous penalty saved in the semi-final win over Italy and admitted to missing three penalties in training before the Euro 2025 final. “I don't miss penalties twice,” Kelly said.
'Hopefully this will encourage more people to support women's football'
11:27
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Athena Stavrou in London
Kat Spurr, 47, and Julie Turner, 48, got to the Mall just before 9am to support the Lionesses.
“It’s a great atmosphere,” Kate said. “The game on Sunday was great but a bit nerve wracking!”
Julie said: “A little bit of extra excitement I guess.
“We are very proud. Hopefully this will encourage more people to support women’s football and make it as well known as the men’s game.”
England flags flying
11:21
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Flo Clifford
Why the true potential of the Lionesses’ legacy goes further than you think
11:15
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Miguel Delaney in Basel
n the most demanding moments of the Euro 2025 final, when the England players had to go to the depths of their will, they also felt something different. They didn’t endure the same tension as in previous games, or even the same doubt.
It was a common sentiment, from substitute Niamh Charles to Sarina Wiegman. Charles insisted there wasn’t a single moment when she thought England would lose to Spain. Wiegman, even more strikingly, admitted that marked a change from the quarter-final and semi-final.
“To be honest, I didn’t have that. I had a couple of times in the Sweden game and the Italy game and I thought: ‘We might be going home tomorrow.’” They of course went home on Monday anyway, but with the trophy itself.
“Never in doubt,” was the line used in jest after every win, but could be said now with real meaning. And while the words “spirit”, “resolve”, and “team culture” have been repeated a lot in the last two weeks, they also have a deeper consequence.
One hour to go
11:10
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Flo Clifford
England player ratings v Spain: Hannah Hampton stars as Lionesses win women’s Euro 2025 final
11:04
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Flo Clifford
England are European champions again after triumphing in a dramatic Women’s Euro 2025 final in Basel.
Substitute Chloe Kelly fired in the winning penalty as England completed another spectacular shootout comeback to defend their title and beat world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties.
The Lionesses came back twice to reach the decider and book this revenge mission against the same side who beat them at the 2023 World Cup in Sydney.
Here is how England’s players rated:
The Mall is filling up
10:58
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Athena Stavrou in London
With just over an hour left before the big parade, the Mall is getting busier…and louder.
Chants are being sung to drumbeats and whistles, as red and white flags are being both waved and worn by the excited supporters.
A look back at 2022
10:52
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Flo Clifford
'I was jumping in the air on Sunday'
10:46
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Flo Clifford
Pat Small, 76, got the train at 7am from Bracknell and was one of the first to arrive at the Mall at 8am.
A lifelong football fan and player, she said: “I was jumping in the air on Sunday. It was fantastic and just makes you happy.
“I played for the Bracknell Bullets when I was younger and then now my sons and daughters play so I’ve been going to all of those matches. It’s nice to see women’s football get the spotlight it deserves.
“When I got here no one else was here but it’s filling up and the atmosphere is great.”
'This team shows what it's like to be English'
10:40
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Flo Clifford
Chloe Kelly scored the winning penalty for England and ensured she had the final moment in two European Championship finals.
After the match she gave her thoughts to ITV saying: “You know what, this teams shows exactly what it’s like to be English. I’m so proud, it’s unbelievable.
“This team is made of magic, of steel, it’s a huge moment for every girl out there with that dream, you can do it!
“Keep shooting for the stars.”
'Amazing to see the progress from the last Euros'
10:35
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Athena Stavrou in London
Tracey, 48, left home at 6am to get to the parade.
She said: “It was my birthday on Sunday so it was a great birthday present!
“We are so proud of them and the atmosphere here today is amazing.”
Ellie, 19, and Evie Rose, 16, said their favourite player Chloe Kelly’s performance on Sunday was “amazing”.
Ellie said: “It’s amazing to see the progress from the last Euros. Then the celebration was in Trafalgar Square and now we are on the Mall showcasing women’s football.”
When is the Lionesses trophy parade? How England team will celebrate Euro 2025 victory
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Flo Clifford
The Lionesses’ Euro 2025 parade will be on Tuesday 29 July with an open-top bus procession along The Mall. It will start at 12.10pm BST, finishing with a staged ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace starting at approximately 12.30pm.
How can I watch the Lionesses victory parade?
The homecoming celebration will be broadcast live across the BBC, ITV and Sky between 12pm noon and 1pm. Fans can also follow coverage of the event across England’s social media channels.
The event is free to attend, with the Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force welcoming home the victorious England team.
A look back at 2022
10:25
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Flo Clifford
While London gears up to celebrate the Lionesses’ triumph at Euro 2025, here’s what the streets of the capital looked like three years ago, as fans turned out in their masses to celebrate their Euro 2022 title with a huge victory party in Trafalgar Square.
BBC and ITV strike free to air tv deal for Women’s World Cup 2027
10:20
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Flo Clifford
The 2027 edition of the Women’s World Cup will be shown on free to air television after the BBC and ITV struck a deal over the rights to broadcast the tournament.
The two national broadcasters have secured the rights to air the tournament, scheduled to be played between June and July in 2027, and will split the broadcasting of the competition’s 64 games.
The BBC and ITV also broadcast the previous edition of the tournament which saw England reach the final only to be beaten 1-0 by Spain. The corporations hope to build on the success of that tournament and bring the moments, matches and stories to a global audience of millions of fans.
Today's parade route
10:15
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Flo Clifford
Weather no match for England fans
10:11
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Athena Stavrou in London
It’s a drizzly and grey day in London - but that hasn’t stopped England fans from coming out to celebrate the Lionesses’ historic victory.
Though the parade doesn’t start until midday, upbeat crowds have started to form at the top of the mall.
Preparations underway
09:59
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Flo Clifford
Security are out in force at The Mall while a band rehearses ahead of today’s festivities, and fans are already lining the streets ahead of the 12.10pm bus parade.
Excitement building in London
09:52
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Flo Clifford
Lionesses use 'their voice for change'
09:48
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Flo Clifford
Euro 2022 star Ellen White spoke about what’s next for the Lionesses after their victory at the Euros.
Speaking on BBC One she said: “These girls are constantly using their voice for change.
“Wanting to inspire a nation and wanting to gain more opportunities for young people and young girls.
“They're so inspiring - they want to make change. They are perfect role models.”
And former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley says that the Lionesses’ win will have a knock on effect at grass roots level.
She told BBC Radio 5 Live: “I'd like to think that this victory will have a massive knock on effect back home.
“Hopefully this will inspire young girls back home to get into football without the fear of being chastised.
“Go and have fun, have the freedom and confidence in yourself to do what you like.”
London ready for England parade after Euro 2025 glory
09:42
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Athena Stavrou in London
The Independent’s Athena Stavrou is on her way to the parade and has the latest as London builds up for more celebrations:
We’re still a few hours away from the Lionesses’ big victory parade but even underground, excitement is in the air.Embankment, one of the tube stations nearest the Mall, is welcoming fans with a sign stating “It’s home..again!”
Why Sarina Wiegman is the best manager in the world
09:39
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Miguel Delaney in Basel
And Sarina dancing, two stars on the shirt. Yes, it’s a predictable line, but it is said with all the more meaning given how fans sang "Three Lions" after a sensational and utterly unpredictable Euro 2025 victory for England.
“I kept asking myself, ‘how can this happen?’ Sarina Wiegman herself said, with the immediate payoff: “But it happened.”
“The most chaotic, ridiculous tournament I have played.”
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.
The sweary gift Sarina Wiegman used to inspire Lionesses before Euro 2025 final
09:30
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Flo Clifford
Sarina Wiegman used a sweary toiletry bag to motivate her England players before the Euro 2025 final, revealing the message “b****es get sh** done” as part of her team talk.
Wiegman sensed the opportunity to lighten the mood before England’s semi-final against Italy and delivered the same words before the Lionesses faced Spain in Sunday’s final.
Their dramatic victory on penalties means Wiegman has now won three Euros titles in a row with the Netherlands and England - in a tournament she described as “chaotic and ridiculous" as the Lionesses came from behind in the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.
Keir Starmer calls to congratulate Lionesses
09:20
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Flo Clifford
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer didn’t attend yesterday’s reception, with his deputy Angela Rayner welcoming the Lionesses to Downing Street.
Starmer was in Scotland for bilateral talks with President Donald Trump at the latter’s Turnberry golf course, but found the time to congratulate the Lionesses over a video call.
Wiegman hopes win will 'push women's game even more'
09:10
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Flo Clifford
England boss Sarina Wiegman admitted that she hopes her team’s triumph in the Euro 2025 final will help to push the women’s game to a higher level.
Speaking in the aftermath to the Lionesses’ victory she said: “I hope it will push the women’s game even more. The level went up again. The intensity of the games went through the roof.
“I just think this tournament broke every record again with spectators and the television views.
"I hope that will boost the women’s game everywhere and not only in England. I don’t know what to expect now in England. I think it will just boost again.”
Lionesses attend Downing Street reception to celebrate success
09:00
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Flo Clifford
The Lionesses headed straight to a reception at Downing Street yesterday to meet Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock, after arriving back in the UK following their triumph in Switzerland.
Some of the players then went and said hi to Larry, Downing Street’s resident cat who serves as Chief Mouser of the Cabinet.
“It was very lovely,” England boss Sarina Wiegman said. When asked what Angela Rayner said to her, she replied: “Congratulations.”
England only had one key advantage over Spain – but it led them to Euro 2025 glory
08:49
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Miguel Delaney in Basel
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.
It was proper grit, proper character… Yes, proper England, who remain European champions. Sarina Wiegman’s side produced another miracle in this tournament, as she claimed a third successive winners’ medal in the competition.
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 winning it in extra time at Wembley against Germany three years ago. And to manage that against this world champion Spanish side, in this way, is the best illustration of this team’s spirit. It shouldn’t really have been possible given how they went behind.
Euro 2025 final viewing figures confirm England’s win was most-watched moment of year
08:40
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Flo Clifford
England’s Euro 2025 final victory over Spain was watched by combined a peak TV audience of 16.2 million across the BBC and ITV, making the Lionesses’ win the most-watched moment of 2025.
Chloe Kelly scored the decisive penalty in the shootout against Spain as Hannah Hampton made two saves to secure back-to-back European titles for England. The final attracted an average TV audience of 12m across both BBC and ITV.
The BBC said a peak audience of 12.2m watched England make history across its platforms, including a peak of 11.6m on BBC One - representing a 59 per cent share of all TV audiences on Sunday evening.
What has the goverment said about the parade?
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Flo Clifford
Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, said: “The Lionesses' incredible win has done our country proud. Now, we have the chance to cheer these heroes home at their homecoming parade.
“The Lionesses didn’t just set out to win the tournament, they wanted to change society – and this government is rising to that challenge. Whether it is supporting girls and boys to pursue school sport, investing in grassroots facilities across the country or bidding for the 2035 Women's World Cup, we are laying the foundations for a decade of change by breaking down the barriers to participation and inspiring the next generation of players.”
What has the FA said about the trophy parade?
08:20
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Flo Clifford
FA Chief Executive, Mark Bullingham, said: "Our history-making Lionesses are Champions of Europe for the second successive time, and have become the first England Senior team in history to win a tournament overseas.
“We are so proud of all of the players, Sarina and the support team who have all been part of this incredible achievement. They have all worked unbelievably hard and we know the nation shares our pride.
“The victory celebration in London on Tuesday will give England fans an opportunity to celebrate with the players, and be part of history.
“We’ve had amazing support from our fans both in Switzerland and at home throughout the tournament, and we look forward to celebrating together and creating some lifelong memories.”
How to watch the ceremony on TV or online
08:10
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Flo Clifford
The Homecoming celebration will be broadcast live on the BBC, ITV and Sky between 12pm and 1pm, with viewers able to tune in at any time.
All of these channels also offer respective online live TV streaming services for those with devices connected to the internet.
Attending the homecoming parade
08:00
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Flo Clifford
Those looking to attend the parade and ceremony in person are advised by the FA to plan ahead. While events kick off just after midday, the football body says it is expecting large crowds, so aiming to arrive early will likely help to secure a good spot.
Attendees have been asked to use public transport or walk to the event, as there will be a number of road closures in place in areas surrounding the event. There will also be no dedicated parking.
The FA says that the following stations can be used to access The Mall:
- Green Park (London Underground)
- Piccadilly Circus (London Underground)
- Victoria (London Underground, National Rail)
- Westminster (
