Sir Keir Starmer has hinted that England’s Lionesses could be in line to receive official honours after their Euros win.
The Prime Minister said ‘recognition is coming’ for the two-time champions who he says have inspired a generation.
He added that they personified England’s greatest values – decency, fairness and respect following the team’s success in Switzerland last week.
The Lionesses have won the competition twice in a row and this year beat Spain in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out.
And now players Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton could be on the the New Year’s Eve Honours List.
The Dutch manager Sarina Wiegman could also be in the running for recognition and may be made an Honorary Dame after leading the squad to glory once more.
Sir Keir told the Sun on Sunday: ‘What Sarina and our Lionesses have achieved is nothing short of remarkable.
‘So recognition is coming – and it will be worthy of their historic success.’
Sir Keir Starmer has hinted that England’s Lionesses could be in line to receive official honours after their Euros win
The Prime minister has said ‘recognition is coming’ for the two-time champions who he says have inspired a generation
Chloe Kelly (pictured with Prince William) and Hannah Hampton could be on the the New Year’s Eve Honours List
The Dutch manager Sarina Wiegman could also be in the running for recognition and may be made an Honorary Dame after leading the squad to glory once more
The Prime Minister flew out to Basel to watch the Lionesses achieve victory at St Jacob-Park.
During the tense final, Kelly scored the winning penalty for England with goalkeeper Hampton saving not one but two Spanish shots.
The Cabinet Office oversees the honours but those on the list are a closely-guarded secret and will be officially announced later down the line.
However there is a precedent with the team being honoured over their last Euros win three years ago.
Captain Leah Williamson received an OBE, while Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Ellen White were made MBEs.
Gareth Southgate was given a knighthood for his part in the men securing a spot in their second consecutive Euros final last year.
The exciting news comes after England midfielder Ella Toone revealed the heartbreaking family tragedy she kept hidden during the Lionesses’ dramatic Euro 2025 final victory.
Posting on Instagram four days later, the Manchester United star shared that her grandmother, known affectionately as Nanna Maz, had died just hours before one of the biggest games of her career.
Alongside nine photos of her nan, Toone wrote: ‘Even in the highest of highs life can hit you with the lowest of lows. My Nana Maz took her last breath on the morning of our Euro final. I have comfort in knowing she got to watch from the best seat in the house with Dad, her favourite person.
‘I’ll miss you forever nan but I’ll cherish the special memories we made, there isn’t enough words I can possibly say to sum up the person you were, but I’m grateful you were my nanna. My football loving , crazy, funny Nan.’
