Meanwhile, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, echoing the sentiments of many fans, said England's Lionesses had made young girls 'feel they belong on the pitch'.
William wished the team"huge good luck" for the match, saying his family are"so proud of everything you have achieved and the millions you have inspired here and around the world".Women and girls around the country celebrate progress
As the Lionesses take to the field, they will be backed by hordes of women and girls rooting for their heroes, with many celebrating the progress that has been made since their parents and grandparents were denied a chance to play the game. One fan, 70-year-old Gail Newsham, says she can't wait to see the team take to the pitch, after growing up at a time when women were banned from the sport.
She told AP:"I'll be wearing my shirt, I'll be having a sausage roll and a glass of bubbles. That's what I've done every match, so I'm going to do it again on Sunday and just, you know, cheer the girls on."Ten-year-old Ava is just one of the young girls inspired by the Lionesses. The young footballer, whose favourite player is injured captain Leah Williamson, told Sky News she was"nervous" about the final and there would be"big cheers" if England won."It's inspirational how women who used to not be able to do a lot of stuff have climbed up the mountain to become the best they can be."
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