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  Becks and Queen praise rugby team
Updated 23 November 2003, 13.16
England hero Jonny Wilkinson with the rugby World Cup
The Queen, David Beckham and Tony Blair have all praised the England rugby team for their incredible World Cup win at the weekend.

Jonny Wilkinson kicked England to a 20-17 victory against Australia just seconds before the end of the match.

The team of heroes are set for an emotional homecoming when they land in London on Tuesday morning.

Downing Street is discussing an official celebration to mark their historic win in Sydney.

'Proud day for England'

The England team celebrate their win
There could be a victory parade in London for the winners, and a party at Downing Street, where the Prime Minister lives.

David Beckham, who's mates with Jonny Wilkinson, said: "It was a very proud day for England. Congratulations go to the whole team on behalf of the England football team."

The Queen has also sent a message to rugby coach Clive Woodward congratulating the team on its victory.

Mum was nervous

It's thought Woodward could even be knighted after taking the team to its first World Cup victory.

But one thing's for sure. Jonny Wilkinson is set to become a national hero after clinching the win for his team.

However his mum, Philippa, who went shopping during the match because she was so nervous, said the whole team must be praised. "You can't just say it's one boy, it's the whole team," she said.

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