“never in our wildest dreams did we think this was a reality”

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

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Several players born and bred overseas are now Lions. What does it mean to them to wear red?

An Englishman, Irishman, Welshman and Scotsman go on a tour… How the unique institution that is the Lions creates the most unlikely of bonds

As the Dragons of Wales prepare to face England’s Lionesses, ex-players Helen Ward and Fara Williams give their verdict on how things are heating up