A Luton Lioness who played in 1969 says she'll 'cry in jubilation' if England win.
Mary Blake was part of the England Ladies 1969 team
"I was only 16 years of age - we had big crowds then and it was on television, and we did get publicity when we came back - it was in the newspapers. Speaking about England's success in the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, she said: "We're all elated, phenomenal isn't it?
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