Younger fans of the Lionesses could be forgiven for thinking they're watching a footballing powerhouse that has dominated the women's game for the past 30 years.
In reality, England Women were a long way behind their rivals for years before recent successes. From a lack of professional clubs across the nation, to a lack of experience and confidence in the latter stages of competitions, it was long clear that the Lionesses were failing to live up to their enormous potential.
