WITH England taking on Sweden this evening in the semi-finals of the Women’s Euros, the Lionesses are inspiring a generation.
For girls who dream of being the next Leah Williams or Millie Bright, there are many ways to kick off a lifelong love of the beautiful game. Here are some top tactics to get started.
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ON THE BALL: Find out all about women’s football, watch videos of clever tactics, read inspirational stories from players and fans and get tickets for matches to see top teams at womenscompetitions.thefa.com.
MERCH MANIA: Get the official Euros merchandise for less when you make your first order at shopuefa.com.
New customers can sign up to get ten per cent off, taking the price of a Uefa Women’s Euros 2022 Nike pitch ball down from £22 to £19.80.
IN THE BAG: Pack those goal-scoring boots in a personalised boot bag from studio.co.uk, available in red, black or blue. They’re down from £7 to £5 with free personalisation.
TEAMWORK: Whether kicking a ball for the first time, playing for fun or getting competitive, you can find a session nearby. Have a look at www.englandfootball.com/women-and-girls/play to find a group that suits you or the kids.
Weetabix Wildcats sessions, for example, take place all over the country for girls aged five to 11.
BACK OF THE NET: Small goals are a great starting point, but little kickers soon grow and need a bigger target. Save £5 on a 6ft football goal from B&M, down from £25 to £20.
SUMMER FUN: England superstar Beth Mead was among the stars who launched McDonald’s Fun Football sessions this summer.
Find out more online at mcdonalds.co.uk/football.
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Many clubs also run a heap of sessions for girls as well as boys throughout the school holidays.
The Fulham FC foundation, for example, runs day camps for girls in South West London, and other clubs around the country do similar things.
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