It's been all joy and celebration since the Lionesses took victory in the Women's Euros. The team came together in a tense final against Spain to win the title of European Champions on penalties. Once back in England,

Euro 2025 champions England will face Asia champions China in a friendly at Wembley Stadium in November, the FA announced on Wednesday.

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.