Leah Williamson admits it is a “strange” feeling to see a picture of herself beamed onto Tower Bridge.
Being England captain in a home tournament brings different expectation levels for the Arsenal midfielder this summer. Her face has been splashed all over the country in the last few weeks. But rather than being intimidated by being thrust into the spotlight, Williamson is determined to embrace the pressure and rise to the occasion.
Williamson, 25, is also excited by playing in front of a sold-out Old Trafford and believes the 77,000 crowd can give them a huge advantage as well as playing all of their games on home soil. When asked about the giant picture and being on billboards, Williamson said: “It’s not normal, is it?