The weird history of olympic football featuring thierry henry, protesting sailors and a very angry hitler

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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

In the early 1970s, women’s football in England was a far cry from what it is today. Today, England’s Lionesses such as Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze and recently retired international goalkeeper Mary Earps

ENGLAND 1974–85

The pressure of success may weigh on a wounded England, but debutantes Wales can play without fear, says Simon Barnes

SEEMA JASWAL and LAURA WOODS share their predictions as Wales and England get match-ready