Another day, another moment for these Lionesses that would have been scarcely imaginable for their forebearers. The back-to-back champions of Europe had won their crown on foreign soil -- the first England senior team ever to achieve such a feat -- and so perhaps could have been forgiven for underestimating the scale of affection for them back home.

England stars celebrate Euros victory as thousands of fans line The Mall - England’s Lionesses will show off their trophy on Tuesday afternoon in an open-top bus procession