The Lionesses’ success at the 2019 UEFA Women’s European Championship has been praised by England manager Phil Neville and England captain Steph Houghton, who have both hailed the team’s legacy.
The Lionesses’ performance in the tournament, which saw them reach the semi-finals, has been hailed as a major success for the women’s game in England. The team’s success has been credited with inspiring a new generation of female footballers, and has been credited with helping to drive a surge in interest in the women’s game.
The success of the Lionesses has also been praised by Prime Minister Theresa May, who has pledged to provide equal access to football for schoolchildren in England. The Prime Minister has promised to invest £1.6 million in grassroots football, with the aim of ensuring that all children have access to the sport.
The Prime Minister’s pledge has been welcomed by England manager Phil Neville, who said: “The Lionesses’ success at the Euros has been a huge inspiration to young girls and boys across the country. It is fantastic to see the Prime Minister’s commitment to providing equal access to football for all children in England.”
England captain Steph Houghton has also praised the Prime Minister’s pledge, saying: “It is great to see the Prime Minister’s commitment to providing equal access to football for all children in England. This is a huge step forward for the women’s game and will help to ensure that more young girls and boys have the opportunity to play the sport.”
The Lionesses’ success at the Euros has also been praised by former England manager Hope Powell, who said: “The Lionesses’ performance at the Euros was a huge success and has been a major boost for the women’s game in England. The team’s success has been a huge inspiration to young girls and boys across the country and I am delighted to see the Prime Minister’s commitment to providing equal access to football for all children in England.”
The Prime Minister’s pledge to provide equal access to football for all children in England is a major step forward for the women’s game, and will help to ensure that more young girls and boys have the opportunity to play the sport. The Lionesses’ success at the Euros has been a major boost for the women’s game in England, and has been credited with inspiring a new generation of female footballers. The Prime Minister’s pledge is a welcome recognition of the importance of the women’s game, and will help to ensure that more young girls and boys have the opportunity to play the sport.