The England Women's World Cup team has arrived back in Heathrow after pulling off the best finish by any England team at a World Cup since the men were victorious in 1966.
Fara Williams' extra-time penalty against Germany in Edmonton handed the Lionesses a 1-0 win that secured them a bronze medal in the tournament.
USA were the tournament's overall winners after beating Japan 5-2 in the final.
The United States won the Women's World Cup thrashing Japan 5-2.
America not only captured a title that has eluded them for 16 years but also avenged their 2011 final defeat against the same opponents.
The tweet said: "Our lionesses go back to being mothers, partners and daughters today, but they have taken on another title - heroes."
England's Lionesses have landed back in the UK with their heads held high
The mother of England's Laura Bassett has told ITV News her daughter will bounce back from scoring the decisive own goal in the semi-final.