The Lionesses have done their bit, now it's over to the government

On International Women's Day, it has been announced the government has pledged to ensure all girls can play football in school, but now we need to see it happen.

The announcement comes from an open letter from the Lionesses squad to the UK Government. Image: Paul Terry/Sportimage

The UK Government has announced that all girls will now get equal access to football in schools, as part of an all-sports pledge, and the announcement meets one of The FA’s key strategic objectives.

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