The saying, “Behind every successful man is a strong woman”, may sound like a cliche. But when it’s applied to the world of men’s football, it’s more than fitting. Over the years, the wives and girlfriends of the England team have often had culture-shaping careers, like Victoria Beckham and her fashion empire, Peter Crouch’s wife, Abbey Clancy and her successful presenting career, or Coleen Rooney and her super-sleuthing investigative skills.
With the 2024 Euros now under way, there is a generation of women behind the men in Gareth Southgate’s 26-man England squad, who have successful careers and pursuits of their own. Find out everything you need to know about them, below.
