The girls who play for Stockport Dynamoes under-12s are regulars at Manchester City or United games. But they’re less accustomed to seeing women play their sport – which is why their coach, Sara Sanders, believes England hosting the Euros has been a gamechanger.
“It’s the first time they’ve been able to go somewhere locally to see England play, and that visibility and accessibility – seeing the game played in the same way the men’s game is played – is massive for them,” she said.