Lionesses’ success inspires new interest in women’s game in England
The Guardian says The girls who play for Stockport Dynamoes under-12s are regulars at Manchester City or United games. But they’re less accustomed to seeing women play their sport – which is why their coach, Sara Sanders, believes England hosting the Euros has been a gamechanger.
“It’s the first time they’ve been able to go somewhere locally to see England play, and that visibility and accessibility – seeing the game played in the same way the men’s game is played – is massive for them,” she said.
Sanders said her girls now know all the England players’ names, positions and attributes for the first time, and when they watch them they comment: “I did that, I can do that.” She said: “Small things like that tell you that they feel represented. The sport involves them so much more when it’s women playing.”