“The whole family were Arsenal fans, but my mum said, ‘I’m supporting Spurs to piss them off!’ She was a striker and modelled herself on Jimmy Greaves” Badminton star Gail Emms on her Lioness star mum’s love for football

Emms’ mother Janice (circled) at the 1971 World Cup.

The story of England’s campaign at the 1971 World Cup - an unofficial tournament played in Mexico - is a fascinating one that had previously been somewhat airbrushed from history.

A film was released last year to tell the story of the ‘Lost Lionesses’ who travelled to the Central American country shortly after the Football Association had lifted their 50-year ban on the women’s game.