Four Lionesses named in UEFA Team of the Euros as England heroes visit Downing Street

FourLionesses have been named in UEFA’s Team of the Tournament following their latest Euros success - which they toasted at Downing Street on Monday night.

Sarina Wiegman’s side successfully defended their title on a memorable Sunday evening. They eventuallybeat reigning world champions Spain on penalties after a 1-1 drawfollowing extra-time. And now, a quartet of England’s star players have been named among the tournament’s best performers.

Lionesses goalkeeper Hannah Hampton proudly takes the goalkeeper’s slot after a brilliant tournament - and final in which she saved two penalties. Speaking after the final, she dedicated victory to her grandad.

"Two days before the biggest tournament of my life, you left," Hampton wrote on Instagram. "You taught me so much, not just about football, but about life. About staying grounded, working hard, being resilient and doing things the right way.

"It breaks my heart that you didn't get to see me walk out for our country at my first major tournament... something you dreamed of for me, something we talked about so many times. But I know, deep down, you were still there. I felt you with me. In the tunnel. On the pitch. In the tough moments. I heard you in my head when I needed strength.

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"I hope I made you proud, Grandpa. I carried you through every minute. And I always will. I did it. WE DID IT."

Lionesses legend Lucy Bronze - who played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia - is also included in the defence. She is joined by Irene Paredes, Elena Linari and Franziska Kett.

England do not have any representation in midfield, with beaten finalists Spain dominating. Patri Guijarro, Aitani Bonmati and Alexia Putellas are all named in the side.

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But the Lionesses have even more names in the best-performing attackers of the tournament. Alessia Russo takes her place in attack after two goals and three assists across six appearances.

She is joined in attack by Germany star Jule Brand. Finally, Lionesses hero Chloe Kellyrounds off the team after netting the winning penalty in the final.

Speaking after her successful spot-kick, she said: "Tough times don't last. Just around the corner was a Champions League final and I won that. Now a Euros final and I won that. Thanks to everyone that wrote me off. I'm grateful."

The Lionesses returned home on Monday and were met by thousands of cheering fans at Southend Airport, they then headed to 10 Downing Street for a reception with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner ahead of a victory parade in London on Tuesday.

UEFA Team of the Euros: Hannah Hampton (England), Lucy Bronze (England), Irene Paredes (Spain), Elena Linari (Italy), Franziska Kett (Germany), Patri Guijarro (Spain), Aitana Bonmatí (Spain), Alexia Putellas (Spain); Jule Brand (Germany), Alessia Russo (England), Chloe Kelly (England).

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