England lift Euros trophy in front of thousands at Buckingham Palace

The England Women’s football team have lifted their European Championships trophy outside Buckingham Palace as thousands joined in the celebrations of their dramatic victory.

The Lionesses were cheered by thousands of fans along The Mall on Tuesday after the team defended their Euros title with a penalty shootout win over Spain in the final in Basel, Switzerland.

Wearing white Nike T-shirts and England scarves, the team took photos with their phones as the buses travelled down the street, led by the Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth and flanked on either side by cheering fans waving flags.

Manager Sarina Wiegman danced alongside afrobeat star Burna Boy on stage while there was also a performance of Proud by Heather Small, before captain Leah Williamson lifted the trophy in the air to huge cheers.

The squad then posed for photos with the gathered fans on the Mall amid a large red fireworks display, before singing along to Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline as it played over the speakers.

Speaking on stage at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of the palace to host Alex Scott, a tearful Williamson said: “I’ve been crying all the way down The Mall.

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“This is unbelievable, probably one of the best things we’ve ever, ever been a part of, so thank you for coming out.”

Williamson described the team as “special, special people”, adding: “We love each other, we’ve got each other’s back on and off the pitch.

“We had tough moments, nasty things to deal with, and still we rise.”

Chloe Kelly, who scored the winning penalty in the Euros final, swore as she celebrated on stage.

The forward told host Alex Scott: “(It is) so good to stand