England's heroic Lionesses headed to Soho for a night out after a reception at Downing Street as they returned to the UK.
The squad were seen coming out of taxis and into restaurant Little Italy in central London after meeting Angela Rayner at No10.
The squad laughed and linking arms as they made their way into the lively late-night spot.
They changed out of the formal wear they had worn for the reception as they prepared to let their hair down.
It comes as the party will continue today as London hosts a homecoming open-top bus parade to celebrate their incredible retaining of the Euros trophy.
Thousands are expected to travel to central London on Tuesday to watch a procession along The Mall before a staged ceremony will take place in front of Buckingham Palace.
The Lionesses returned to the capital on Monday after making history by winning a second consecutive Euros, with hundreds of jubilant fans greeting the team at the airport.
The team touched down at London Southend Airport after a nail-biting victory over Spain in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday. Chloe Kelly fired in the decisive spot-kick as England beat Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout, successfully defending the title they won three years ago after an enthralling game that ended 1-1 after extra time.
Hundreds of supporters dressed in England kits and holding flags whooped and cheered as they caught a glimpse of the players leaving the airport before they got on a coach and headed towards London.
But the Lionesses were unfortunately unable to stop and greet fans individually since their flight was delayed by well over an hour.
The England team eventually arrived at 10 Downing Street shortly before 7pm for an outdoor reception featuring drinks and canapes with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, celebrating their victory.
England head coach Sarina Wiegman told Sky Sports News the Downing Street reception was “very, very special”.
“Downing Street, you don’t come there normally and it was really nice how they built it up like this,” she said, gesturing towards the St George flags on display in windows and bunting along the railings around Number 10.
“It is very special to be able to go inside and also in the garden. The people there were very nice, they also put up some pictures of what we have done at the Euros.
“It was lovely, a very warm welcome. I’ve felt love all over but today even more so.”
The head coach said seeing the team’s highlights from the tournament in the photos arranged around Downing Street was the “first moment that (it) sinks in a little bit”.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner gave a speech and welcomed the England Women’s team to Downing Street, thanking them for their hard work “from everyone at No 10 and across the country”.
She was met with cheers when she began by saying: “The Lionesses have brought it home again”, before adding: “And what a fantastic feeling that is. Champions of Europe again.”
She said: “Role models like you send such a powerful message. The Lionesses are a shining example of talent and excitement for women’s football.”
Number 10 had been decorated for the occasion with St George’s flags draped over windows and bunting along the railings and the players lined up for pictures with their medals and the trophy before heading inside.
When asked about speculation that she could be in line for an honorary damehood, Wiegman added: “I haven’t thought about that. I feel so much respect from England, the Royal Family too.
“I think the most important thing is feeling valued. It’s very special to get so much respect from England.”
Earlier in the day in a post on social media, the team had shared a photo of the Euros trophy draped in an England flag, sitting with its seatbelt on, on the flight home. The players had arrived in a plane with the word “home” written above a Nike swoosh on its side.
Team captain Leah Williamson was seen smiling and holding the Euros trophy as the team left their hotel in Zurich and began their journey home in the rain.
Other team members, wearing their medals, smiled as they high-fived supporters waiting outside the building and signed autographs.
Lauren Hemp was seen carrying a Beauty and the Beast castle made out of Lego on her journey home, although her tournament project was later seen in pieces.
Other players have discussed hobbies outside of football which they have used to help unwind during the tournament, with star striker Michelle Agyemang revealing she had brought a piano with her to Switzerland.
It’s coming home… and so is Lauren Hemp’s lego set 🏰
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The lego-obsessed Lioness made sure to bring her Beauty & the Beast castle home from Switzerland... in two pieces. It broke on the bus. A tale as old as time.
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The celebrations had began as soon as super-sub Kelly’s winning penalty struck the back of the net in Basel on Sunday night.
With medals hanging from their necks, the Lionesses left the field performing a musical number, before returning with boxes full of pizza and cans of beer.
Players belted out 2010 hit Dancing On My Own by Robyn as they exited down the tunnel, led by team captain Leah Williamson and Beth Mead.
Head coach, Sarina Wiegman, declared during her final press conference “we’re going to party tonight” and the Lionesses were seen singing and raising a glass as they celebrated.
The England players were also seen dancing with Reggie, a dog belonging to the team’s private barista James, who has worked with the Lionesses at St George’s Park in Staffordshire as well as in Zurich.
The team can be seen wearing their gold medals, chanting the white Cavapoo’s name and waving his paw after the match.
Posting on Instagram, the company wrote that Reggie had “gone international” and was “soaking up all the love (and sneaky treats) from the team” in Switzerland.
After the game, the King said the team had the royal family’s “warmest appreciation and admiration” in a post on X, adding: “The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can”.
A trip to Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle may also be on the cards for the winning squad.
On Monday, a mural at Russo’s first grassroots club, Bearsted FC, was unveiled to mark the victory and celebrate National Lottery funding for the game.
The red, white and blue image depicts the player alongside a St George’s cross and a roaring lioness at the club in Maidstone, Kent.
Fans can attend the homecoming celebrations in London for free and it will be broadcast live on BBC, ITV, and Sky.
