England's Lionesses cemented their status as pioneers of the women's game this week when it was announced their open letter to the UK government had helped to secure a substantial financial package to enhance school sports for girls across the country.
Following their historic victory at last summer's Euros, all 23 members penned an open letter to to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and former PM Liz Truss, urging the government to give every girl in the nation the chance to follow in their footsteps.
And their appeal has proved to be a fruitful one; Mr Sunak confirming on Wednesday that more than £600m of funding is to be delivered over two academic years in a bid to vastly increase female participation in sports.
