Will we get a day off after Lionesses won Euro 2025?

Sir Keir Starmer will meet the Lionesses on Monday after they fly back from Swiss city Basel - where they won the final on penalties.

The prime minister has confirmed that a parade will be held in London with the Lionesses having now won two European championships in a row.

He said: “The Lionesses have once again captured the hearts of the nation.

“Their victory is not only a remarkable sporting achievement, but an inspiration for young people across the country.

“It stands as a testament to the determination, resilience and unity that define this outstanding team."

Sarina Wiegman’s team made the final of the tournament, having overcome Italy thanks to a last minute equaliser from Michelle Agyemang in the last four and a winner from Chloe Kelly.

But Sir Keir, a big football fan, appears unmoved about the prospect of a day off being restored.

“I'm not aware of any plans for that,” a spokesman told the Mail. No 10 had given a similar response when England’s men prepared to play the Euro 2024, also against Spain.

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Sir Keir had led calls for a day off, however, after England’s women won Euro 2022 - and then repeated this in 2023 before England lost (against Spain) in the Women’s World Cup final.

While Spain have an impressive record of beating England in the finals of recent tournaments, Wiegman has won the past two women’s Euro finals as coach.

FA chief Mark Bullingham said of the manager: "Her record of managing in five tournaments and reaching five finals is phenomenal. I don't believe anyone has been anywhere near that in the past and it will be really hard to do that in the future.”