In case you missed it (seriously, where were you?) the England womens national football team have just done it again. That’s back-to-back UEFA Women’s Euros titles. Not only that, they’ve smashed attendance records and dominated headlines, 23.3 million people watched the 2025 final alone.
What makes the England women’s national football team so special isn’t just the football, It’s their legacy. The resilience. It’s a cultural turning point.
As someone who’s not really a footballer, but more of a full-on enthusiast, queer woman, and someone who believes deeply in equality and representation – this team means the world to me. They’ve done what generations before them were blocked from doing and they’ve done it with fire.
The Cultural Shift We’ve Been Waiting For
The England women’s national football team winning once felt monumental. Twice? That’s power. It’s not just about lifting a trophy. It’s about shifting perspectives. They’ve made people care about women’s football…again. And not as a novelty, but as a sport deserving of respect, coverage and investment.
Look at what’s happened since that first Euros win:
- Barclays doubled its grassroots girls’ football investment.
- Nike and Adidas launched proper campaigns, not just token photoshoots.
- Schools committed to giving girls equal access to football in PE.
- Grassroots participation is up by 54% in just two years
Girls are picking up boots instead of just ballet shoes, and not because they were told they could, but because they saw someone who looked like them do it, on telly, in stadiums, in victory.
It’s Bigger Than Sport
The England womens national football team don’t just play, no-no, they lead. They speak up and they show what inclusive sport can look like. They normalise queer visibility, talk openly about mental health, and hold institutions accountable. Those Lionesses roar!
And honestly that visibility has had a real impact on me. I see players thriving who are openly queer, proudly themselves. I see a team that reflects the kind of leadership and community I want to be part of. And it’s made me ask: how can I show up beyond attending as many England and WSL games as my bank account permits?
So I started supporting my local girls’ teams at Boothstown FC. I’m not a coach (unless snacks and shouting encouragement from the sidelines count). But I offer support however I can – with visibility, fundraising, and using my platform to shout loud about their brilliance. Because if the Lionesses can shift a nation, we can shift our local communities too.
The Resilience From The England Women’s National Football Team Was No Accident
Every match was a masterclass in mental toughness. Injuries. Pressure. The weight of expectation. They rose, and they did it with grit. But it’s what happened outside the stadiums that reminded us why this win was so important.
The misogyny? Still there. The same tired pub chat. The “it’s not real football” comments. The racism and homophobia online. Because some people cannot handle women doing what they were told they couldn’t – and doing it better.
But the team didn’t flinch. They kept showing up. For each other, for the fans, for all the girls watching at home thinking, “maybe this is for me after all.”
That’s resilience. Leadership. Change.
What Happens Next?
Well, I think it’s the start of a whole new level. With Michelle Kang now running the London City Lionesses, the Women’s Super League is about to get more ambitious, more professional, and more global.
I expect we’ll see more matches being televised, more commercial deals getting signed, more girls being scouted and coached properly. And this generation they’re not just playing for fun. They’re playing for careers, for futures, for glory.
And I’m here for all of it. With snacks, pride and a full heart.
England Women’s Football FAQs
They’ve transformed public attitudes toward women’s sport, driven massive investment into grassroots football, and inspired millions of women and girls to believe they belong in football, on and off the pitch.
With rising stars, a fiercely loyal fanbase and institutional support finally starting to match their talent, expect even more dominance, deeper investment and further cultural impact – on and off the field.
In 1921, the FA banned women from playing on affiliated pitches, claiming football was “unsuitable for females.” That ban lasted 50 years, and was only lifted in 1971, setting the women’s game back decades.
It isn’t. That narrative is outdated and old, fake news. Women’s football was systemically underfunded, underpromoted and banned for half a century. Despite that, it’s now the fastest-growing sport in the UK, showcasing elite talent and record-breaking audience numbers. The only thing “bad” was the lack of opportunity. That’s changing, fast. I’d invite everyone to support their national team, grassroots clubs and the girls and women in their lives who want to play. For those who just aren’t interested – no problem, just carry on peacefully with your life.
I’m not here to sell you football. I’m here to say that representation matters, and what the England women’s national football team are doing is bigger than sport. It’s cultural. It’s political. And it’s long overdue.
But if you are like minded and want your marketing done with the same energy that’s driving women’s sport – I’m your woman. Let’s tallk or learn more about me here or on TikTok.