Fans waiting to greet the returning team left disappointedEngland players left Heathrow via a private transfer
England fans gathered at Heathrow to welcome the Lionesses home on Tuesday morning, but were left disappointed after security concerns meant the players never came through the arrivals hall.
Dozens of supporters had lined the route through the terminal to cheer on England’s women after their World Cup near-miss, the players returning from Australia after losing 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday. But fans were not aware of a longstanding protocol that means England teams exit the airport via a private route and some waited hours only to miss out on seeing their heroes.
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