Lionesses pen open letter to new PM asking for grassroots change after Euro 2022 triumph

Strictly bosses want to score one of the Lionesses for the new series.The team’s sensational Euros victory has made them hot property.And execs on the show reckon getting a player to be contestant would be TV gold.READ NEXT: EastEnders fans work out which soap stars 'will appear on Strictly Come Dancing'Goal scorer Chloe Kelly is said to be their top target.A show insider said: "England’s Lionesses have united the country. Strictly producers are very keen to cash in on this and get one of them on the new series."They have already made an approach and it’s hoped a deal could be made within days."The team’s 2-1 victory over Germany last weekend pulled in the biggest viewing figures of 2022 with 17million fans tuning in.Our insider added: "There is so much interest in the Lionesses at the moment.

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes predicts that selling out Wembley will become the norm for women’s football following England's success at the Euros.The Lionesses have been celebrating their victory after beating Germany 2-1 on Sunday 31 July.The tense game ended up going to extra time with full time ending on 1-1, but Chloe Kelly brought it home with a second goal for England in the 110th minute. And Emma 45, says that while legacies are hard to predict, she has high hopes for the future. “I always think legacies are hard to predict because it will only be when we look back in five years, probably that we will see what that jump will actually be,” she said.

READ MORE: Maisie Smith stuns in bikini snaps as she enjoys holiday after saying goodbye to Strictly cast The announcement made on the BBC this morning also revealed that audiences will be returning to the studio, with the launch show revealed on September 7. Will said: "I'm honestly so chuffed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year! Not going to lie, it's totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that's what life is all about.

The England Women's national football team, known as the Lionesses, dressed to impress on a boozy night out as they continue to celebrate their epic victory in the Euro 2022 finals against Germany on Sunday 31 July. The tense game ended up going to extra time with full time ending on 1-1, but Chloe Kelly brought it home with a cheeky second goal for England in the 110th minute.The girls are the toast of the country, and they've certainly been celebrating their win in style as they've enjoyed numerous nights out this week.The Lionesses all looked fantastic as they paid a visit to Cirque Nightclub in London, and they were pictured looking in high spirits as they continued their celebrations.

England's Lionesses.The Good Morning Britain presenter was criticised earlier this week after an awkward moment during Chloe Kelly's appearance on the breakfast show. Kelly's team-mate Alessia Russo, who scored four goals during the Women's Euros, was interviewed by Madeley on Wednesday morning, but his questioning has been labelled "patronising" and "inappropriate" by viewers.Viewers were left particularly uncomfortable after the 66-year-old broadcaster asked: "How are you feeling? It's three days on now.

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Gary Lineker has hit back against the backlash he received for his now deleted tweet about the England Women’s team in the Euro 2022 final, labelling the reaction to it “ludicrous”. The 61 year old was accused of “casual sexism” after he tweeted about footballer Chloe Kelly, who scored the winning goal for the Lionesses on Sunday, following the team’s 2-1 defeat against Germany. Gary wrote at the time: “The @Lionesses have only gone and done it, and Kelly is England's heroine, bra none.” After receiving criticism for his tweet, the former footballer promptly deleted it, but has now gone back on his actions, as he has called out those who sent backlash his way.

England Euro 2022 hero Chloe Kelly was left looking embarrassed on Good Morning Britain when Richard Madeley appeared to give her a new name.Kelly was England's hero on Sunday evening when she reacted first to a loose ball in the box to bundle the Lionesses ahead. England had already been pegged back once, but Germany couldn't repeat the feat, and the Lionesses claimed a historic win.And appearing on GMB on Tuesday morning, Madeley said: "Chole, or Coco, as I call my daughter Chloe.

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READ MORE: Bobby Zamora responds to Chloe Kelly's 'Bobby moment' in Euro 2022 final "But she shouldn’t have done. What she should have told me was ‘not funny Richard.

Gary Lineker found himself in hot water after tweeting his praise to Lioness hero Chloe Kelly following her team's Euro success against Germany.MORE: Prince William's sweet words to Lioness captain Leah Williamson revealed as they hugged at finalThe former England player shared his thoughts live on Twitter alongside Sunday's match, which saw goals from Ella Toone and Chloe storm England to a 2-1 victory.WATCH: Prince William presents the Lionesses with their trophyIn celebration after her winning goal, Manchester City striker Chloe whipped off her shirt and spun it above her head while sporting a Nike sports bra - something she was later penalised for by the referee.READ: Princess Eugenie pens emotional message as she enjoys summertime with familyMORE: Prince William and Princess Charlotte send good luck message to LionessesGary had tweeted: "The @Lionesses have only gone and done it, and Kelly is England’s heroine, bra none."The message was swiftly called out and branded as "sexist". He later deleted the tweet and explained to one follower: "It was just a play on words given the celebration.

England hero Chloe Kelly has revealed exactly what she is going to do with her now-iconic sports bra following the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 win at Wembley.The striker etched her name in history by scoring the extra-time winner against Germany in the final to win England their first major trophy since 1966. Her wild celebration perfectly summed up the euphoria of the moment as she whipped off her shirt and swirled it above her head while galloping away and showing off her Nike sports bra underneath.And the 24-year-old Manchester City forward has since explained her plans for the now-famous piece of clothing.READ MORE: Lioness hero Lucy Bronze wears ski goggles at victory parade to hide 'hangover eyes'She said: “I’m going to frame my boots, my shirt and, of course, my sports bra — absolutely everything.”Kelly went on to reveal it was Queens Park Rangers hero Bobby Zamora that inspired the iconic moment.

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Gary Lineker was forced to delete a contentious tweet in the aftermath of the Lioness' Euro 2022 victory.

New York Times said on Sunday that Football's Coming Home — a 'wry anthem trotted out by England fans every time its team get a whiff of a title' — had been booming out of the Wembley speakers. 'Everyone, you will not be surprised, knows the words by heart,' a writer observed. The $64,000 question for the new European champions now is whether they can reach the Holy Grail and beat the USA at next summer's World Cup.

Geri Horner appears to be backing Liz Truss in the leadership contest after reportedly giving the candidate warm words of support. The Spice Girls singer is already facing backlash after photos were shared of her hugging Tory minister Nadine Dorries at the Lionesses’ historic match last night, which saw the women’s England football team bring home the trophy in the Euro 2022 final against Germany. Many of Geri’s fans quickly expressed their disappointment that the Wannabe singer would align herself with the Conservative Party. However, Ms Dorries wasn’t the only Tory MP that Geri was seen mingling with as a photo has also emerged of the popstar hugging Ms Truss while posing for a photo at Wembley Stadium. Ms Truss, who is Foreign Secretary, is currently going up against former Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the battle for Prime Minister after Boris Johnson resigned last month. Not only was Geri happy to pose for a photo with the candidate, but Ms Truss has also revealed the encouraging words she received from the pop icon. ‘She said “go for it”, she was very positive,’ the minister told Mail Plus. It comes after Ms Dorries shared the photos of her and Geri giving each other a tight squeeze in the stands, with the caption: ‘Girl power radiating from Wembley tonight.’ The post didn’t go down well with some of Geri’s fans, with one tweeting: ‘Geri has reached peak Tory. V upsetting,’ while another commented: ‘Finding out ginger Geri Halliwell Spice is a massive Tory , has ruined my day.’Another Twitter user weighed in: ‘Geri Halliwell actively embracing a woman who voted against gay marriage, who was only recently demonising the trans community, is 100% not shocking.

England's Lionesses have been denied a bus parade despite winning England's first major trophy in football since 1966. Chloe Kelly's extra-time winner against Germany on Sunday evening saw England win Euro 2022, after being forced into 30 more minutes like in 1966.

Gary Lineker has come under fire for one of his tweets celebrating the Lioness’ historic Euro 2022 win, leading the broadcaster to delete the offending post, featuring an ill-judged pun.The former England player live-tweeted excitedly along with Sunday’s match, where goals from Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly saw the national side storm to a 2-1 victory, clinching the country’s first major trophy in 56 years.As the England women’s team celebrated their triumph, Gary posted a comment that didn’t land as well as his others, with many fans branding it ‘sexist’.The pundit wrote: ‘The @Lionesses have only gone and done it, and Kelly is England’s heroine, bra none.’His now-deleted tweet seemed to refer to Chloe removing her England shirt in celebration, spinning it round over her head, but plenty of his followers were unimpressed with the remark, sparking an online discussion.‘It’s just yet another example of casual sexism. Why mention her bra at all? Why not just congratulate her on the goal? Women put up with these kind of “jokes” all the time and we’re fed up of it,’ replied one user, while another accused the retired footballer of ‘belittling’ the team and its achievements.Another slammed his comment as ‘the puerile joke of a 13-year-old boy who has never see a bra before’.‘It’s a pity because it was a historic win.

England star Lucy Bronze as the Lionesses' celebrations continued into their second day.The Lionesses brought football home after beating Germany 2-1 in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley on Sunday evening. Chole Kelly was the difference maker when she reacted first to a loose ball in the box deep into extra time.And as the English side have rightfully enjoyed their celebrations, England boss Weigman turned down the chance to join in on some early celebrations.

England star Ella Toone aimed a light-hearted joke at Harry Kane during the Euro 2022 victory parade.

Euros after beating Germany at Wembley in a nail-biting match that had fans around the country celebrating.