the Lionesses. Fifty years ago, as a pioneering ‘unofficial’ squad playing for England, they found themselves ostracised and shamed.
All but forgotten for years, now, thanks to a new project with fashion designer Martine Rose and Nike, they are finally having their moment in the sun.On a sunny Saturday afternoon in Bedfordshire, half of the original ‘Lost Lionesses’ have gathered for a rare reunion: Leah Caleb, a 63-year-old retired NHS worker, is playing keepy-up before passing the football to Paula Milnes, a 65-year-old grandmother of four.
Janice Emms, 69, a former dinner lady with seven grandchildren, kicks it effortlessly, despite a dodgy knee.A post shared by Lionesses (@lionesses)Half a century ago, 14 girls, mostly teenagers,.
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