Wiegman urges more investment in women's football

England head coach made call at 'very, very special' Downing Street reception

- REBECCA JOHNSON AND IAN PARKER

ENGLAND head coach Sarina Wiegman called for further investment in women's football to ensure the country remains a “trailblazer” as her side celebrated their Euro 2025 success at a “very, very special” reception at 10 Downing Street on Monday.

After successfully defending their European crown with a penalty shootout victory over Spain in the tournament’s showpiece in Basel on Sunday evening, the England team flew home to attend a reception hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock.

Number 10 was decorated for the occasion with St George's flags draped over windows and bunting along the railings.

As Wiegman rose to speak to those gathered in the Downing Street garden she joked that “this is different from standing next to a pitch”.