Not even 24 hours have handed for the reason that Lionesses triumphed over Spain within the Euros closing, however the group has already been swept right into a whirlwind of occasions.
Upon touchdown in Southend airport in Essex, the soccer gamers have been swamped by followers wearing England shirts, able to congratulate them. They have been then shortly ferried into central London, the place they have been anticipated to reach at 10 Downing Road at 5 pm.
Flight delays (even cup-winning soccer stars aren’t immune!) meant the athletes have been late to fulfill Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports activities minister Stephanie Peacock, who invited them to the notorious abode, with an up to date anticipated ETA of 18:45 – we guess the politicians have been on the sting of their seat ready!
© Getty PicturesWhereas Prime Minister Keir Starmer wasn’t a part of the invite, post-win, he mentioned the group had “as soon as once more captured the hearts of the nation”, whereas Angela Rayner mentioned it will be a “privilege to rejoice” with the group.
The Lionesses aren’t any strangers to political meets. After profitable the 2022 match, teammates Leah Williamson and Lotte Wubben-Moy met with earlier Prime Minister Liz Truss to speak about equal entry to soccer for ladies.
Keep tuned to see the squad arrive and bask of their glory!
