Lioness striker calls for more recognition for England's women footballers ahead of Euros
Lioness striker Georgia Stanway says there should be more recognition for England's women footballers - especially those who won the last Euros. She's hoping, if they do it again, in Switzerland starting next week, it'll be different.
Speaking exclusively to ITV News on the day Sir Gareth Southgate was knighted at Windsor Castle, Stanway also said believes Sarina Wiegman should be made an honorary dame if the Lionesses retain their Euros title.
The Bayern Munich star added it was 'unfortunate' that more Euro 2022 winners hadn't been given honours after ending England's 58-year wait for a major trophy.'I feel like everybody should have been rewarded for those moments', she said. 'Not only a few players. But maybe in the future to come, more and more will be recognised.'
Four Lionesses were named in the New Years honours list in 2022/23, after claiming silverware for a senior England side for the first time since 1966. Captain Leah Williamson received an OBE, while teammates Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Ellen White were awarded MBEs. Sarina Wiegman was also made an Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire, with the permission of the Dutch government.
Stanway also talked to us about her new hobby - tattooing - and her hopes she will be able to try out her skills on her teammates, if Swiss law allows.
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