The final whistle blew, the nation started singing Sweet Caroline and then here in Kent the heavens opened. The drought is over. OK, the water companies might not agree but let’s just bask in the poetry for a second while someone is off hunting for the key to the football trophy cabinet. But what a journey it has been.
This squad, a mix of young guns and wise heads, is phenomenal. A proper team operating under an incredible manager, with the support behind the scenes that an England team deserves. Yet it hasn’t always been like this. I am delighted that hosting a home tournament has excited a new audience for women’s football. Records for crowds and viewing figures have been smashed to pieces, and it has been fabulous seeing mainstream media dedicate space to coverage; now it’s time to translate that into legacy.
