In pictures: England players land at Heathrow after World Cup final heartbreak

England returned from the World Cup in Japan on Monday afternoon.

Eddie Jones’ side were beaten by South Africa in the final on Saturday.

Here, the PA news agency looks at their low-key return at Heathrow Airport.

British Airways staff wait with England flags
British Airways staff wait with England flags
The players are greeted by fans
The players are greeted by fans
England head coach Eddie Jones
England head coach Eddie Jones
A glum-looking England captain Owen Farrell
A glum-looking England captain Owen Farrell
Joe Marler and his trademark travel pillow
Joe Marler and his trademark travel pillow
Kyle Sinckler, who was knocked out in the final, and George Kruis
Kyle Sinckler, who was knocked out in the final, and George Kruis
Arguably England's player of the tournament Maro Itoje
Arguably England's player of the tournament Maro Itoje
One of England's 'kamikaze kids' Sam Underhill
One of England's 'kamikaze kids' Sam Underhill
Elliot Daly and Jack Nowell
Elliot Daly and Jack Nowell
Wing Anthony Watson
Wing Anthony Watson
Ruaridh McConnochie has a smile on his face
Ruaridh McConnochie has a smile on his face

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