England's 'Lionesses' home after strong World Cup showing


Jul 4, 2015; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; England goalkeeper Carly Telford (21) and forward Toni Duggan (18) and defender Claire Rafferty (3) and defender Steph Houghton (5) display their medals after defeating Germany in the third place match of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at Commonwealth Stadium. England defeated Germany 1-0 in extra time. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports

LONDON (Reuters) - England's players were met by adoring fans on Monday at London's Heathrow Airport when they returned home from the Women's World Cup in Canada where they finished third.

The 'Lionesses' proudly wore the bronze medals they won by beating Germany 1-0 after extra time in the third-place playoff.

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