The Women's Euros got underway last week and despite years of evidence suggesting I should feel otherwise, I find myself hugely optimistic that England can finally end the nation’s international football hoodoo and be crowned champions.
The girls got off to the dream start with a comfortable 1-0 win versus Austria on Wednesday, however rather than using this column to talk about Fran Kirby’s delightful assist, Beth Mead’s cheeky lob or England’s resolute defending; I actually want to talk about the crowd.
The 68,000 fans who flocked to Old Trafford created an atmosphere that was just as passionate as any men’s international match that I have witnessed; however what struck me was how different the temperament of the supporters felt.
