Victorious players greeted by chants, cheers and tears as they ride open-top bus and then lift the trophy on stage
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hey came in their tens of thousands, a sea of red and white pouring through Green Park to the Mall. Teenage boys with England flags painted on their faces, little girls in their Saturday morning club kits, veteran fans of the women’s game, new fans who just wanted to savour the moment.
A total of 65,000 jubilant England fans lined the Mall in central London on Tuesday to welcome home the victorious Lionesses after their Euro 2025 victory on Sunday.
“I just wanted to be part of history,” said Joanne Rumsby, 58, an England flag over her shoulders and a red and white flower garland wrapped around her head. “I saw them win at Wembley three years ago, but to see them win again was everything. It was elation, it was pride – it was just wonderful.”
