![]() ![]() A lot of girls are very interested and we were just chatting then about how many of the students are coming through wanting to be part of the girls’ team, and that is massively down to Ella and her achievements.”Įngland and Arsenal footballer Beth Mead, who missed out on a spot in the Lionesses squad due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, has told the BBC she is “not surprised” they are in the World Cup final. ![]() “We have girls’ teams now in every year group. And I think with the girls seeing Ella around the school as well when she comes in, it’s been a massive for them. The PE teacher at Fred Longworth High School in Tyldesley told the BBC: “The good thing for us is Ella still comes back to school. Toone’s former PE teacher Chris Nuttall said she was a “dream” pupil because she got other students involved. It’s like we cannot form teams fast enough for them. “It’s great to see all these young girls now who are coming down. Now we are on TV, we’re visual and the girls can see it, they can be it. Lorraine Warwick-Ellis, from Astley and Tyldesley Community Football Club where Toone used to play, told the BBC: “(Women’s football) weren’t televised for a long time, which was a shame. Girls’ football has become so popular at Lioness Ella Toone’s old club that they “can’t form teams fast enough”. “I’m sure that on their return, win or lose, he will be congratulating them on how they’ve done in this competition.” “I know that he’s disappointed that he isn’t able to be here today but he has sent a message of good luck to the Lionesses. Prince William is, of course, the president of the FA and is a tremendous supporter of the sport. “Only about a month or so ago he and I were at 10 Downing Street with the Lionesses, and I know he sent a message to the Lionesses wishing them congratulations and luck today.”Īsked if she understands the disappointment of people who suggest both William and Rishi Sunak would be attending if it were the men’s team in the same position, Ms Frazer added: “I think the royal family do a tremendous amount for the country in so many spheres, including in sport. I know that the Prime Minister feels very passionately about the women’s game. The Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, is also here. Speaking to the PA news agency in Sydney, she said: “I’m in Australia representing the Government. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said the Prince of Wales is “disappointed” not to attend the Women’s World Cup final, as she defended William and the Prime Minister from criticism that they have not travelled. ![]()
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