London: England’s Lionesses have won the Women’s Euros again, beating Spain in a nail-biting penalty shootout and becoming back-to-back European champions. The victory has sparked national celebrations and calls for a special bank holiday.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said the team’s ‘stunning achievement’ deserves an extra day off as a tribute. But government officials say a bank holiday isn’t likely, since it could cost the economy around £3.22 billion.
Fans all over the country celebrated the win. Alessia Russo scored a key equaliser in the second half, and Chloe Kelly secured a 3-1 win in the penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made two vital saves.
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— Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 27, 2025
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host the team at Downing Street. The players will ride an open-top bus through The Mall to Buckingham Palace. The parade is free for fans to attend and will be broadcast live by Sky News.
Head coach Sarina Wiegman, who also led the team to their 2022 win, now has three Euros titles to her name. She called this year’s tournament the most ‘chaotic’ of her career and said she plans to celebrate with dancing and a drink.
Michelle Agyemang, just 19 years old, was named Young Player of the Tournament. She scored important goals during the knockout stages and is now seen as a rising star.
The Royal Family joined the celebration, with King Charles and Prince William sending their congratulations. King Charles said the Lionesses proved ‘football is coming home’ again and encouraged them to aim for a World Cup victory in 2027.
Beyond the win, the moment has sparked pride in women’s sports across the UK. Tower Bridge lit up in red and white, and homes and pubs rang with cheers as fans honoured the Lionesses and their national triumph. Even without a bank holiday, the country continues to celebrate a historic win that has inspired millions.
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