Overview

• Thousands gathered at Battersea Power Station for a public celebration of England’s World Cup win despite heavy rain.
• The team arrived around 3pm, lifted the trophy from the balcony and spent time signing autographs and taking photos with fans.
• Lioness Lucy Bronze and Dame Kelly Holmes attended, with Holmes praising the champions and the pioneers of women’s sport.
• The RFU organised the family-focused event at short notice, working around a central London 10k and limited promotion.
• Players recounted a long night of festivities, with captain Zoe Aldcroft saying she slept little and turned to an espresso martini to rally.