Tim Hollingsworth, CEO of Sport England, said there has been 'enormous strides in the grassroots game'
after winning Euro 2022, and the funding could help girls have the same rights as boys in sport.
Mr Hollingworth said: “A year on from becoming European champions, their achievements down under at the World Cup have the potential to transform gender equality in physical activity for a generation of girls. “We’re investing over £26 million of funding to the FA between 2022 and 2027, and supporting Squad, a new recreational offer for teenage girls aimed at filling the gap in provision for 12 to 14-year-olds; so that more girls are given the opportunity to play football and enjoy the beautiful game.
“The future for women’s football really does look bright but it must also be diverse, which is why we’ve provided over £2 million to create an inclusive and accessible talent pathway, to help ensure that future national squads are representative of the population and the very best they can be.
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