Football authorities have urged supporters to avoid airports as England's victorious squad prepares to touch down following their penalty shootout triumph over Spain.
The FA issued a statement requesting fans refrain from travelling to arrival terminals due to space constraints.
England secured consecutive European Championships after prevailing 3-1 in Sunday's penalty shootout following a 1-1 stalemate in Switzerland.
Officials cited concerns about potential overcrowding during peak summer holiday travel.
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| Getty"Our history-making Lionesses will return home this afternoon," an FA spokesperson announced. "But due to limited space at the airport, we would advise fans not to travel there today."
The spokesperson added: "Instead, we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in Central London tomorrow for the homecoming celebrations."
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Manchester City midfielder Lauren Hemp emerged from the squad's Zurich accommodation early this morning, clutching a miniature Swiss castle souvenir as she boarded the team transport. The ornamental piece mirrored the five-star establishment where England's squad had been based.
Georgia Stanway and Jess Carter soon appeared, whilst the team's unofficial mascot, a Cavapoo named Reggie, delighted onlookers outside The Dolder Grand. The canine companion belongs to the proprietor of a mobile coffee service that accompanied England throughout their campaign.
Players sported official Nike England attire featuring "Home" emblazoned across white shirts, signing autographs for gathered supporters. Arsenal's Chloe Kelly, who converted the decisive penalty, emerged amongst the final group to depart the luxury hotel.
Chloe Kelly was seen leaving the hotel on Monday morning
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Upon arrival in London, the champions will attend a special gathering at Number 10 this afternoon. The Deputy Prime Minister and Sports Minister will host the squad, coaching staff and Football Association officials at the residence.
Tuesday's celebrations commence at 12:10pm with an open-top bus procession through central London. The vehicle will travel the length of The Mall before concluding at the Queen Victoria Memorial opposite Buckingham Palace around 12:30pm.
Major broadcasters have arranged comprehensive coverage, with BBC, ITV and Sky all scheduling live transmissions between midday and 1pm for those unable to attend. The government has addressed speculation regarding a potential bank holiday following the team's achievement.
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Thousands of supporters who travelled to Switzerland for the tournament are expected to return in time for Tuesday's festivities.
England's success marks an unprecedented achievement in the nation's football history, becoming the first English team to capture a major tournament on foreign soil. The squad successfully defended their 2022 crown, when they defeated Germany 2-1 at Wembley.
The Zurich venue attracted a capacity crowd of 34,000 for Sunday's showpiece, contributing to a tournament-wide attendance of 657,000. This figure exceeded the 2022 championship's previous benchmark of 574,875.
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Switzerland's scenic backdrop provided the setting for England's historic accomplishment, with supporters enjoying the alpine nation's picturesque landscapes and pristine lakes alongside the football. The sold-out final represented the culmination of a tournament that captivated audiences across Europe.
Sunday's encounter witnessed Spain taking the lead through Mariona Caldentey's 25th-minute header. England responded with Alessia Russo's headed equaliser in the 57th minute, forcing the match into extra time.
Following a tense additional period, the contest proceeded to penalties where goalkeeper Hannah Hampton produced two crucial saves. Kelly's successful conversion sealed England's victory, sparking jubilant scenes in Zurich.
Celebrations continued at the team hotel until 4am Monday morning, with players greeting family and friends whilst wearing specially-made "CHAMPIONS 25" shirts. Captain Leah Williamson and manager Sarina Wiegman marked the occasion by cutting a football-themed cake prepared for the victory party.
The extended festivities meant players faced an early departure from their Zurich base just hours after their late-night revelry.