Lionesses hold talks with the government over equal access demand

After winning the Euro 2022,

players penned an open letter to the government urging to provide access for girls to at least two hours of PE each week as well as the guidance of female teachers in the subject.

confirms that Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben-Moy, and Baroness Sue Campbell from the England squad have met officials and ministers from the Department for Education this month.

Lionesses defender

Lotte Wubben-Moy

said in September:

"While I am the driving force behind the letter, I think it was something that every single player on that team agreed with.

"The fact that there had been obstacles in our way to play football at a young age meant we all had these shared experiences. Some were better than others - coming from London, I played street football with the boys and it was the most easy, natural thing.

"Other people don't have that opportunity and, as a result, when they do go to school, they don't have the opportunity to play.

"It was more a case of knowing that the barriers are there and how can we help to make it as easy as possible to play sport. The easiest place is at school where it can be facilitated with balls and cones that might be harder to get on your own. Playing in an environment that is safe, enjoyable and where you can relate football to school can make it a positive relationship.

"Not every kid loves football, not every kid loves school, but if we can find a common ground there often is a positive outcome."

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