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Beth Clarkson, Football Consultant & Visiting Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Governance in Women's Football, University of Portsmouth

Lionesses can return home with pride – but here’s what the FA needs to do to win with the stars of the future

England reached the 2023 Women’s World Cup final but couldn’t overcome a Spanish side who were tactically intelligent and dominant in possession, losing 0-1.

But vocal support for the Lionesses was unwavering as the minutes counted down and devastation looked increasingly likely. Watch parties across the country on Sunday morning were full of passion.

Fans roared when goalkeeper Mary Earps saved a potentially game-killing second-half penalty and held their breath when star performer Alex Greenwood received medical attention. Support of England’s World Cup journey has been phenomenal.

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