"Our Lionesses are absolute champions and they proved that again last night," said Rayner, ahead of the reception.

They have become accustomed to coming back from behind in a game; today’s final against reigning world champions Spain was their third comeback win in this campaign, all of which were during the knoc...

The King also added his congratulations, saying "there are no setbacks so tough that defeat cannot be transformed into victory, even as the final whistle looms".

Four England players have been named in the Euro 2025 team of the tournament after their triumph in Switzerland. Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, right-back Lucy Bronze, forward Chloe Kelly and striker Alessia Russo have all been picked. Hampton played every minute of the Lionesses' six games, making key saves throughout the competition.

England were on the ropes often at the Women's Euros, and they always found a knockout blow, before beating Spain in a final penalty shootout to show that skill may be a way to dominate games, but it...

In doing so, Sarina Wiegman's team also became the first England side to win a major tournament abroad.