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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Bryony Rowan

As a diehard football fan, I’m hoping the Euros will be a turning point for the women’s game

Lauren Hemp, Beth Mead and Alessia Russo celebrate after England score against Sweden.
‘The truth is that the Lionesses’ talent is impossible to ignore.’ Photograph: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

My first football match was when I was only a day old. My dad was managing a local club, and I was brought along for good luck. My family say I’ve been a fan ever since.

I’ve been to hundreds of matches, and attended 40 of the 92 English league grounds. I’ve been to the Asian Super Cup final in Japan, as well as games in China, Germany and Poland. But there’s something unique about seeing our English Lionesses reach the final of the Euros.

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