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Jon Weeks and Rachelle Abbott

OPINION - Will it be WFH Wednesday as Lionesses take on Australia?: The Leader podcast

England women’s semi-final match with Australia has been dubbed ‘Work from Home Wednesday’ as fans aim to secure 90 mins away from their laptops to watch the game.

With an 11am kick-off businesses are being asked to be ‘flexible’ with staff.

Global workplace consultants AWA say bosses should “embrace the spirit of support” of the Lionesses and let staff either stay at home or come in late so they can watch the game

It is the biggest game for the Lionesses since the Euro 2022 final.

Our Arts Correspondent Robert Dex discusses England's football-first culture, how TV champions women's football and why the women's game is growing.

Plus girls football coach Paul Oades from Millie Bright's grassroots club Killamarsh Dynamos calls for changes to PE in schools and more exposure to matches.

Listen above, and find us on your Spotify Daily Drive or wherever you stream your podcasts.

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