Ready to raise the bar again

NOTHING sums up the growth of women’s football in this country quite like those images of The Mall packed out this summer to welcome our victorious Lionesses home.

- BY LISA NANDY, CULTURE SECRETARY

From Leah Williamson and Chloe Kelly lifting the trophy to Sarina Wiegman singing with Burna Boy, it was unforgettable.

You saw our two-time European champions celebrating with the nation and a new generation of girls and boys who are growing up in no doubt that football is for all.

A decade from now we want to raise the bar once more, by coming together to stage the biggest tournament in women's sport.