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During childhood, she pretended to be a boy just
As the Lionesses prepare to defend their title at the Euros, Radio Times tracked down the real trailblazers of the women’s game, who made their success on the pitch possible. From hosing down in cattle markets to forking out a fortune to play, they reveal the obstacles they overcame for the game they love
Morag Pearce (nee Kirkland), 67, from Southampton, lives with husband Gordon. They have two daughters and five grandchildren. Morag Pearce was 10 when she started kicking a football. Five years later
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Eighteen years ago, when Arsenal’s women’s team conquered Europe for the first time, more continental success seemed almost inevitable. Victory in the 2007 UEFA Women’s Cup Final, over Umea, a Swedish
They’re some of the formidable faces of the England Women’s football team, but once upon a time they were just little girls with big dreams of sporting success. The England Women’s manager, Sarina Wie
The pressure of success may weigh on a wounded England, but debutantes Wales can play without fear, says Simon Barnes
