After a summer in which Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses claimed European Championship glory and united a nation, Harrison is hoping England's rugby stars can follow the footballers' lead.

The FA have run the WSL since 2011 but Hayes, who is celebrating 10 years as manager of Chelsea on Sunday, believes the women's game will only progress further if it parts ways with governing body.

Stanway's serenade comes less than two weeks after beating seven of her new team members to lift the Euro 2022 trophy, with Neil Diamond's classic chorusing around a jubilant Wembley.

The trio join an illustrious 20-person shortlist including Euros champions Lucy Bronze, Millie Bright and Beth Mead, Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas, Sam Kerr and Vivianne Miedema.

Lioness Ella Toone has been snapped stepping out for lunch with friends in Wilmslow, Cheshire, just days after the England team's stunning victory in the Euro 2022 final.

Lioness Alessia Russo has been snapped enjoying a well-earned break on an Italian beach following England's Euro 2022 final win.

The Lionesses' triumph, sealed by beating Germany in the final after extra time at Wembley on July 31, has brought unprecedented attention to the women's game in the UK.

England's Women's Super League side Aston Villa have signed Daly, who has also played for Leeds, Lincoln Ladies and West Ham in England, on a three-year contract.

Naked and risque pictures of high-achieving women, including one competing in the Commonwealth Games, are being shared on WhatsApp without their consent.

England's victory produced euphoric scenes, with former Lionesses star Alex Scott hailing the win as turning point for women's football in the UK, and urging schools to promote the sport for girls.