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Carrie Dunn

The Lionesses could win the World Cup – but UK women’s football will need huge support to stay on top

Lionesses Lioness Football World Cup Karen Carney England FA Chelsea
The England team celebrate at Wembley, 31 July 2022.
‘In the three months following the Euros win, there was a 196% increase in women’s and girls’ football session bookings.’ The England team celebrate at Wembley, 31 July 2022. Photograph: Claire Jeffrey/SPP/Rex/Shutterstock

Chloe Kelly’s ebullient celebrations as the Lionesses were crowned European champions last summer marked a distinct uptick in the mood around women’s football in England. At the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup in Australia, they are high on confidence, knowing they go into the tournament as one of the favourites.

And the Lionesses seized on their new high profile and swell of public affection, writing a striking open letter last year in which they declared: “Currently only 63% of girls can play football in PE lessons. The reality is we are inspiring young girls to play football, only for many to end up going to school and not being able to play.”

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