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      I used to do shifts pulling pints in a country pub to pay for football boots.. now I’m an Arsenal and England star

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      BEFORE she cemented her status as an England legend, Lioness Beth Mead pulled pints at her local pub so that she could buy some football boots.The 28-year-old wrote her name in the history books last summer when she led England to Euro 2022 glory, picking up the Golden Boot and the Player of the Tournament award in the process.
      Before she became a professional footballer, Beth Mead worked in her local pubCredit: Getty
      The 28-year-old led England to Euro 2022 glory last summerCredit: PA
      She won the Golden Boot and Player of the Tournament awardCredit: PA
      But before she became a national hero, Mead worked a part-time job at the Fox and Hounds pub in Staithes, near Whitby.
      Last year, she told ITV: “I used to work Friday, Saturday. Sunday was double time behind the bar.
      “I was a waitress part time just to afford the boots.
      “I enjoyed working there and I got my boots in the end.”
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      Mead kicked off her career at Sunderland in 2011 and quickly became one of the club’s best players.
      She joined Arsenal in 2017 and has been with the Gunners ever since.
      Over the past year, Mead has enjoyed the highest of highs, but she has also endured awful lows.
      The winger was named BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year in December following England’s historic European Championship victory.
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      She was also the 2022 Ballon d’Or runner-up.
      However, in January, Mead’s mother, June, tragically passed away following a battle with ovarian cancer.
      Speaking to The Guardian last month, Mead said: “When my mum was still alive, I had very bad moments of wanting to give up football and she picked me up and made me go on.
      “Obviously I lost that person, but then I had such an amazing group of people, friends, teammates, family around me that helped me get through.”
      Unfortunately, the winger is set to miss this year’s Women’s World Cup due to an ACL injury.
      She suffered the setback during a match against Manchester United in November last year, and although she has returned to light training, she was not deemed fit enough by Sarina Wiegman in May.
      Mead signed with Arsenal in 2017Credit: Getty
      Mead was named BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year in DecemberCredit: PA More

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      England Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly goes topless and strips to undies as she teams up with USA star for Calvin Klein ad

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      LIONESS Chloe Kelly has stripped down to her underwear alongside her fellow World Cup stars for a stunning photoshoot ahead of the tournament. The Manchester City forward, 25, was England’s heroine during last year’s Women’s Euros when she scored a last-minute goal in extra-time against Germany to win the competition.
      Chloe Kelly features in the advertising campaign for Calvin Klein
      She could be seen posing for the camera
      The campaign comes just before the Women’s World Cup is due to begin
      The Lionesses star is part of the England squad for the upcoming tournament
      Chloe posed with her top off as part of the photoshoot
      USA National Team star Alex Morgan also joined in the campaign
      She posed in her underwear for the empowering shoot
      Alex plays for San Diego Wave in the States, but spent a season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur in 2020
      Alex modelled in a denim jacket for one of her photos
      Chloe is now appearing in new campaign for clothing brand Calvin Klein ahead of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer.
      The WSL star follows a whole host of famous male footballers who have posed for underwear brands before, including David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Freddie Ljungberg.
      Chloe features alongside USA and San Diego Wave star Alex Morgan in the ad in which both strip down to their underwear.
      Other huge names in women’s football including Manchester City and Australia forward Mary Fowler and Japan and former Arsenal star Mana Iwabuchi also feature in the shoot.
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      The campaign was shot by New York-based photographer Brianna Capozzi, and represents athleticism, strength and vulnerability.
      A whole host of male footballers have pose for underwear brands before, including fellow England star David Beckham
      Cristiano Ronaldo has posed for his own underwear brand
      PSG megastar Neymar has also stripped off for shoots
      Chloe can be seen in her pictures posing for the camera in an array of different outfits.
      She even appears topless with her back facing the camera in one image as she sports some Calvin Klein jeans on her bottom half.
      The Women’s World Cup is due to begin on July 20 when New Zealand host Norway to kick off the competition.
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      Chloe has been selected as part of Serena Wiegman’s 23-player England squad, who play their first game against Haiti on July 22.
      The Lionesses will be hoping to repeat their success in the Euros last year after they won the trophy at Wembley in front of a home crowd to end 56 years of hurt for England.
      Former Arsenal and Tottenham star Mana Iwabuchi also appeared in the campaign
      WSL newcomer Mary Fowler was part of the shoot too More

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      ‘I’m playing with a smile on my face. A lot has changed for me since the Euros’, says England striker Rachel Daly

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      RACHEL DALY believes she is in the form of her career following a storming first season at Aston Villa before the World Cup. And the WSL’s Golden Boot winner is in “a better place mentally” following her move home after a decade playing in the USA.
      Rachel Daly hopes to replicate the form that won her the WSL’s Golden Boot when England compete in the World CupCredit: Reuters
      Daly has been included as one of seven forwards in Sarina Wiegman’s 23-strong Lionesses squadCredit: Alamy
      Daly netted 22 goals in 22 games for Aston Villa in the WSL last seasonCredit: Getty
      Daly was speaking on the first day of England’s training camp at St George’s Park a month before the start of their push for World Cup glory in Australia.
      The Leeds-born striker, previously deployed as a full-back by England boss Sarina Wiegman, has been on fire in front of goal. 
      Her form for Carla Ward’s Villa saw the team finish fifth in the Women’s Super League  with Daly bagging 22 goals in 22 games.  
      She said: “A lot has changed for me personally since the last tournament (the Euros.)
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      “I’ve moved home and I’ve been away for 10 years so I think mentally I’m in a way better place.
      “I needed to be home and playing in this league (the WSL) was something that I wanted to do and revisit again.”  
      The Lionesses’ will face Haiti in their Group D opener which comes just under a year after Daly’s Villa move following six seasons with Houston Dash. 
      In 2013 she swapped her career in England for a fresh challenge in the United States joining Los Angeles Strikers from Lincoln Ladies.  
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      She would go on to sign for Houston in 2016 captaining the team to their first trophy win when they lifted the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup.
      Daly’s Villa transfer last August following England’s Euros triumph proved to be a shrewd move for the WSL star
      Last season she scored 30 goals across all competitions last year with Villa achieving their highest ever finish in the top tier.
      Her ruthless form has seen her included as a forward in Wiegman’s squad a year on from playing as a full-back at the Euros.
      She adds: “I think you can all tell that I’m playing with a smile on my face and enjoying my football and long may that continue.
      “It’s been a good year for me, I can put it down to my happiness, the way  Carla (Ward) has given me freedom at the club to play my own sort of game. 
      “The team around me has been brilliant as has Sarina (Wiegman) at international level.
      “I’d probably say it’s the best season I’ve had in my career.
      Alessia Russo and Bethany England will be Daly’s main rivals for a number nine starting spot.
      Like Daly, both have been in fine form at club level with England racking up 12 goals in 12 games for Tottenham.
      Daly insists the competition for the Lionesses number nine spot is healthy between herself, Bethany England and Alessia RussoCredit: Getty
      Daly added: “The good thing is that we all push each other. It’s a completely healthy competition.
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      “There’s no ‘I’m the best’ we’re all great friends. We’re pushing each other, we’ll continue to push each other. 
      “I’ve got their back, they’ve got my back, it’s a really nice place to be.” More

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      England name Women’s World Cup squad as several stars left out by Sarina Wiegman including Euro 2022 hero

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      ENGLAND manager Sarina Wiegman has named her 23-woman squad for this year’s World Cup.Wiegman has made seven changes to last year’s European Championship winning squad.
      Wiegman has named her 23-woman squad for the Women’s World CupCredit: PA
      Daly has been named as an attacker following her prolific season with Aston VillaCredit: Getty
      Man Utd favourites Russo and Toone have been includedCredit: Getty
      The 2023 Women’s World Cup – which will take place in Australia and New Zealand – is set to kick off on July 20.
      England’s first match, against Haiti, is scheduled for July 22.
      The Lionesses are also set to face China and Denmark in the group stages.
      Mary Earps, Hannah Hampton and Ellie Roebuck remain the 53-year-old’s preferred goalkeepers.
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      Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter, Alex Greenwood, Millie Bright and Lotte Wubben-Moy keep their respective places along with midfielders Kiera Walsh, Ella Toone and Georgia Stanway.
      England’s attacking options include; Bethany England, Lauren Hemp, Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo and Rachel Daly – who claimed the WSL Golden Boot award at the weekend.
      Daly, who started all six of England’s Euro 2022 games as a left-back, signed for Aston Villa last summer and enjoyed an impressive 2022-23 campaign in the No.9 role, scoring 22 times and equalling Vivianne Miedema’s record for the most goals scored in a single WSL season.
      Lauren James is set to make her first appearance at a major tournament following her successful season with Chelsea, as is Esme Morgan, Niamh Charles, Katie Zelem, Laura Coombs and Katie Robinson.
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      Williamson misses out due to an ACL injuryCredit: Reuters
      Mead is also unavailable as she continues to recover from her ACL injuryCredit: Getty
      Jordan Nobbs returns to the squad after missing out on Euro 2022 due to a knee injury.
      England captain Leah Williamson was ruled out of the tournament in April after sustaining a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
      She is set to pass the captain’s armband to vice skipper Bright.
      Beth Mead – Euro 2022 Golden Boot winner and Player of the Tournament – has also missed out on a spot in the squad due to an ACL injury she sustained in November.
      Earlier this month, the 28-year-old revealed that she was hopeful of earning a place in the squad despite missing a large chunk of the season.
      She told Sky Sports: “The injury’s okay, I’m a good five months in and back on the pitch and kicking a ball again, feeling good, ahead of schedule. That’s all I can do that’s in my control right now.
      “I wouldn’t say I’m confident [of going to the World Cup] because it’s out of my control, but I’m working hard to get as close to it as possible – but at the end of the day, it’s probably going to be Sarina’s decision.”
      However, Wiegman believes the tournament comes too soon for the Arsenal star.
      Chelsea midfielder Fran Kirby is also set to miss out on the tournament.
      The 29-year-old was ruled out for a “significant” period earlier this month after it was revealed that she required knee surgery.
      When naming her chosen squad, Wieman said: “I have huge belief in this squad and we’re very fortunate to be selecting a fantastic group of players to travel to Australia.
      “We know we will face tough challenges from strong teams, and we will have to be competitive from the first match on 22 July. We will doeverything to be at our very best again this summer.
      “It is important the players get some well-deserved time to rest and recover over the next few weeks before we start the final preparations to get them ready.
      “We learned a lot of positive lessons about how to get the players fit, fresh and ready from the EURO last summer and we know what we have to do to make sure we hit the ground running in the right way when the tournament starts.”
      Steph Houghton, Maya Le Tissier and Nikita Parris narrowly miss out on a spot in the squad.
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      Le Tissier has been named on the standby list along with Jess Park and goalkeeper Emily Ramsey.
      Wiegman added: “It is always tough to leave some players out of the squad, but they know they could still be needed if we have any issues before we start the tournament. I am very happy that we have such a professional group.” More

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      Women’s Football Awards gets over 20,000 votes as Lionesses set to join Eni Aluko and Carragher for glitzy ceremony

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      OVER 20,000 votes have been cast for the Women’s Football Awards next month.The glittering ceremony takes place in London and will have many of the Lionesses’ Euros winning team up for awards.
      Eni Aluko will host the Women’s Football AwardsCredit: PA
      Jamie Carragher will also co-hostCredit: Getty
      Alessia Russo and Beth Mead have been nominated for accoladesCredit: PA
      Alessia Russo of Manchester United has been nominatedCredit: Getty
      The prestigious awards event, in association with SHEIN and SportsMail, will celebrate the players, people, brands and organisations who are contributing to the growth of the sport. 
      Thousands of people took part in voting on the publicly-nominated shortlist with names including Manchester United’s Mary Earps, Chelsea star Sam Kerr and Arsenal’s Beth Mead and Leah Williams all nominated for accolades. 
      Manchester United’s Alessia Russo, Liverpool’s Missy Bo Kearns and Brighton and Hove Albion’s Poppy Pattinson are nominated alongside international stars such as Caroline Weir, Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway and Vivianne Miedema all on the shortlist.  
      The public voted in their masses across a variety of categories which also includes Journalist or Broadcaster of the Year, Best Club of the Year and women’s football Marketing Campaign of the Year. 
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      The votes will now be assessed and ratified by a star-studded judging panel including Lionesses Nikita Parris and Jess Carter and sports media personalities such as Hayley McQueen, Sue Smith and Seema Jaswal.
      The judging panel will also select winners of a series of awards for business and brands who have shown an outstanding commitment. 
      Big organisations shortlisted include Adidas, McDonalds, Three Mobile, Pepsi, Arnold Clark and Everton Football Club. 
      The Women’s Football Awards is set to be hosted by former Chelsea and England international Eni Aluko plus Sky Sports presenter Jamie Carragher, who will be joined by leading personalities from the women’s game alongside top celebrities and broadcasters. 
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      Sky Sports Breakfast presenter Hayley McQueen will also be involved in hosting duties on the night.
      Sponsored by global online fashion, beauty and lifestyle retailer SHEIN, it is the first time all levels of women’s football will be recognised at one flagship event.
      The Women’s Football Awards will pay tribute to grassroots greatness as well as national and international superstars of the women’s game. 
      Other major award categories include Grassroots Initiative of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Award. 
      Co-host Aluko, who made 102 appearances for the England national team, said: “It is incredible that over 20,000 people have taken part in the public vote.
      “I am so pleased to be involved in this event because these awards are genuinely decided by fans of women’s football. It is the first time it has ever happened in the sport.”
      “This is a brilliant event, highlighting the amazing work of players, brands, organisations and journalists to grow the game we love.
      “I am looking forward to celebrating with the winners on 25 May.” 
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      Lioness heroine Ellen White celebrates birth of baby girl and shares touching photo of her daughter and husband

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      ELLEN WHITE shared a heartwarming message in honour of her baby girl and the hospital where she welcomed her daughter. On Monday night the retired Lioness posted a picture via social media of her husband Callum Convery carrying their newborn child.
      Ellen White celebrated the arrival of a newborn baby with husband Callum ConveryCredit: Getty
      The retired England heroine shared a picture via her social media of her husband carrying their little girlCredit: Twitter: @ellsbells89
      White, 33, called time on her trophy-laden playing career last August after helping England win the Women’s Euros at Wembley in July.
      And in December the Lionesses’ record goal scorer and former Manchester City striker announced she was expecting her first child. 
      On Monday evening White shared a ‘thank you’ message to hospital staff at Tameside and Glossop Integrated NHS Foundation Trust. 
      In a post shared on Twitter and Instagram along with a photo of her husband and daughter, she wrote: “Best Daddy carrying our beautiful baby girl. 
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      “We are so utterly besotted with you and you are so blinking cute.
      “We are extremely grateful to all the professionals @tandgicft for your incredible support & dedication in helping with the safe arrival of our daughter.”
      Dozens of football fans and White’s former club and country team-mates took to Instagram to congratulate the Lionesses legend. 
      In a reply to White’s news, Man City captain Steph Houghton wrote: “So proud of you! So much love coming your way.”
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      Leicester City forward Aileen Whelan posted: “Congratulations to you both. Best days of your life are on their way.”
      Ellen White made 113 senior appearances for the Lionesses helping the team a first Euros trophy win last yearCredit: PA
      And Lucy Bronze, Hannah Hampton, Fara Williams and Caroline Weir are among the other aces who posted congratulatory messages. 
      During her 17-year senior playing career White made 113 appearances for England.
      The Buckinghamshire-born notched up 52 goals becoming the Lionesses’ all-time top scorer before hanging up her boots. More

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      England Lioness Chloe Kelly wows team-mates as she shows off her incredible figure in bikini

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      ENGLAND hero Chloe Kelly swapped the football pitch for some well deserved downtime and wowed her team-mates and celebs in the process. Kelly scored the extra-time winner in the Euro 2022 Women’s final to land the Lionesses their first-ever major trophy.
      Chloe Kelly enjoyed some ‘downtime’Credit: https://www.instagram.com/chloekelly/
      She posed while wearing matching white cardigan and bikiniCredit: https://www.instagram.com/chloekelly/
      As she wowed team-mate’s and celeb’s alikeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/chloekelly/
      Kelly memorably celebrated her goal in the Women’s Euros final by taking her shirt off and waving it over her headCredit: PA
      She was back in action during the inaugural Women’s Finalissima against Brazil, netting the winning penalty in the shootout.
      But after the international action finished, Kelly took the chance to relax before heading back to finish the Women’s Super League season with Manchester City.
      Kelly shared some snaps of herself in a white linen cardigan and bikini while wearing some sunglasses by a water feature.
      With 510,000 followers on Instagram, the post soon reached a wide audience, including team-mate’s and celebs.
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      England duo Alex Greenwood and Ellie Roebuck were among the first to comment.
      Greenwood said: “Ckk😍🔥”, while Roebuck added: “Ok ok😍.”
      Rachel Day also joined the comments, saying: “Sallllyyy🔥.”
      Man City team-mate Alanna Kennedy said: “BB 🔥.”
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      Former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here winner Vicky Pattinson joined in with the praise.
      She commented: “Wow mate 😍.”
      Fans added their own reaction to the mix too.
      One said: “Enjoy Chlo 👏🏾🔥.”
      A second said: “Stunning CK 🤩.”
      A third remarked: “Chloe 😍😍😍🔥.”

      Kelly made headlines with her wild celebration following her winning goal against Germany, swinging her top above her head as she wheeled off in ecstacy.
      Four teams remain in contention to win the WSL this season, though Kelly’s Man City are currently bottom of this pile, sitting three points behind league leaders Manchester United.
      Kelly scored the winning penalty in the recent FinalissimaCredit: Getty
      She will return to action for Man City to try and help them win the WSLCredit: Getty More

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      I’ll never forget the summer of 1996 – the country buzzed about the Euros and we need that back

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      LIKE most Sun readers, I will never forget the summer of 1996. The whole country was buzzing because of the Euros.As a teenager, I soaked up almost every second of the tournament, convinced that it would be England’s moment of glory.
      PM Rishi Sunak is backing a historic joint bid by the UK and Ireland to host the Uefa European Championships in 2028Credit: Dan Charity / The Sun
      England captain Harry Kane is joining with sides to back the bid to hold the prestigious tournament in the UK and IrelandCredit: Getty
      Scotland’s Andy Robertson is also behind the push to secure the tournament on home soilCredit: Rex
      Steven Davis, Northern Ireland captainCredit: Sportsfile
       It gave me a love of the game — its highs and lows — that I still have to this day, especially as a long-suffering Southampton fan.
      As a country, our passion for football is unparalleled. It is known the world over.
      From the Premier League to Sunday league, the game brings us together.
      Our stadia aren’t just ­sporting venues where the best players in the world want to play and fans ­everywhere dream of visiting, they are part of who we are — cultural icons at the heart of our communities, monuments to the game we love.
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      Again and again in recent years, those stadia have hosted some of the biggest games in world football.
       We have hosted Champions League finals, Euro 2020 matches — including almost all of England’s epic run  to the final — and the record-breaking 2022 Women’s Euros.
      We have got world-class sporting infrastructure and a  brilliant track record.
      So it would be fantastic to bring a full, international men’s tournament back to these shores.
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       That’s why today the UK and Ireland are launching a historic joint bid to host the Uefa European Championships in 2028.
      By bringing the whole of the UK together, along with Ireland, we will showcase our shared love of the beautiful game.
      It will be the most ambitious sporting event our islands have jointly staged — five Football Associations with Uefa united in delivering one of the best tournaments Europe has ever seen.
       The captains of each of the host nations — Harry Kane, Séamus Coleman, Steven Davis, Andy Robertson and Aaron Ramsey — may be rivals on the pitch, but they are all on the same side in cheering on this effort.
      Imagine it — the best teams in Europe battling it out at the Etihad in Manchester, Hampden Park in Glasgow, the Principality in Cardiff, Casement Park in Belfast, the Aviva in Dublin, and of course, Wembley Stadium.
      Not to mention Villa Park, St James’ Park, Everton’s new ­Stadium and the Tottenham ­Hotspur Stadium.
      And imagine, just for a second, our boys following in the Lionesses’ footsteps and lifting that trophy five years from now. What a summer that would be.
      All about the future
      This year marks the 160th anniversary of the laws of the game — 160 years since they were first adopted and ­published, here in the UK.
       We are rightly proud of that unique legacy. There is so much to celebrate and savour — from Jackie Milburn to Jack Charlton, from 1966 to Euro ’96.
      Aaron Ramsey is on the same side as his rival in cheering on this effortCredit: Getty
      The Republic of Ireland’s Séamus Coleman is hoping to bring the tournament to the UK and IrelandCredit: Sportsfile
       But this tournament will be all about the future.
       On a rainy day last month we held a kickabout at No 10 with the Lionesses. As Beth Mead, Jill Scott and Ellen White showed a group of excited school kids their skills and rattled some of the historic furnishings, you could see the inspirational impact of their Euro triumph last summer.
      So Euro 2028 is about inspiring even more boys and girls not just to cheer on their team but to lace up their boots and get out there themselves.
      It’s about supporting the game at the local level and lifting up our communities — together the bid partners have already committed more than £500million to improve grassroots football.
      It’s about delivering new investment to upgrade facilities — including the regeneration of Casement Park in Northern Ireland.
       It’s about harnessing the power of the tournament to drive long-term benefits through volunteering, tourism and new business opportunities.
       It’s about pubs, front rooms and fan parks filling up across these islands — friends and family coming together, in victory or defeat.
      We estimate the bid could generate benefits of up to £2.6billion for our nations.
       It’s the ultimate win-win — a festival of football to cheer the nation and benefit us all.
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      Let’s bring people from across Europe and beyond to our host cities, to see the best football on the best stage anyone can offer.
      Let’s create new memories for a new generation. Let’s back our bid. More