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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rebecca Johnson

Sarina Wiegman urges more investment in women’s game at Downing Street reception

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.

After successfully defending their European crown with a penalty shoot-out 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.

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