“could we get a world record crowd on english soil?”

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

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

We need to encourage more young girls to get into team sports, says Stephanie Hilborne

A round-up from around the grounds on who tasted success through the English rugby pyramid

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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