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      Watch England Euro 2022 hero Georgia Stanway sing SWEET CAROLINE to room of Germany stars on Bayern Munich initiation

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      ENGLAND hero Georgia Stanway continued the Euro 2022 celebrations this week when she sang ‘Sweet Caroline’ for her Bayern Munich initiation… in front of a room full of Germany stars.The Lionesses claimed their first ever major title last month when they defeated Germany in a record-breaking European final.
      Stanway serenaded her Bayern Munich teammates with a rendition of Sweet CarolineCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The squad were happy to sing alongCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Stanway, 23, started every game of England’s historic charge to the trophy.
      She scored two goals along the way, one being the decisive goal in the 2-1 victory against Spain that sent Sarina Wiegman’s team through to the semi-finals.
      The Lionesses then went on to secure a sensational 4-0 victory against Sweden before marching onto the final where they ran rings around Germany before lifting the trophy under the iconic Wembley arch.
      All the players celebrated at Wembley by singing England’s unofficial anthem – Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ – in front of a dejected-looking German side.
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      And Stanway couldn’t help but sing the same song in front of her new Bayern Munich team-mates during the club’s pre-season tour.
      It would have been a bitter-sweet moment for some onlookers as Bayern’s squad include a number of players that featured for Germany in the Euro 2022 final, including Lea Schuller, Lina Magull and Klara Buhl.

      But, each member of the team appeared happy to sing along to the hit song and were seen clapping along.
      Stanway is yet to make her first appearance for Bayern Munich.
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      She joined the club in a free transfer from Manchester City earlier this year, ending her seven-year spell in the Women’s Super League.
      The midfielder scored 67 goals in 186 appearances for The Sky Blues, making her the club’s record goalscorer.
      Stanway (R) featured in all of England’s Euro2022 fixturesCredit: Getty More

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      England hero Alessia Russo takes a dip on beach holiday in Italy as Man Utd ace unwinds following epic Euro 2022 final

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      ENGLAND hero Alessia Russo has been soaking up the sun in Italy as she continues to bask in her Euro 2022 heroics.The 23-year-old bagged four goals for the Lionesses on their way to European glory last month — including a superb backheel against Sweden.
      Alessia Russo has been soaking up the sun in ItalyCredit: BackGrid
      England Euro 2022 hero is away with a pal and her family in NettunoCredit: BackGrid
      The 23-year-old enjoyed a dip in the sea in the seaside resort near RomeCredit: BackGrid
      Russo scored four goals for the Lionesses on their way to Euro gloryCredit: BackGrid
      Russo, who has been tipped to become the first £1million player in the women’s game, also came off the bench to play a key role in the victory over Germany at Wembley in the final.
      And she even managed a sneaky peak at the opposition’s tactics during the emotional rollercoaster that ended in glory.
      The Manchester United star, who has been included in the club’s new kit launch promos, is now taking a well-earned break from the pitch.
      Striker Russo, wearing an orange bikini, was spotted taking a dip in the sea while on holiday with a pal and her family near Rome.
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      They spent the day catching some rays on the beach in the seaside resort of Nettuno.
      Russo spent most of her day lying and sitting in the sun before heading into the sea for a dip.

      Fellow England heroes Ella Toone and Ellie Roebuck have also been spotted enjoying themselves in Ibiza as the post-Euros party continues.
      The pair were pictured taking a trip on a luxury yacht near the island of Formentera, the smallest of Spain’s Balearic Islands.
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      They went to a Calvin Harris gig the previous night on the Spanish island with other members of the team including captain Leah Williamson and Nikita Parris.
      Forward Toone was one of the most pivotal figures for England in their Euro-winning run.
      She bagged a screamer in extra-time against Spain in the quarter-finals.
      Her impact was felt again as she scored a stunning chip just a matter of minutes after coming off the bench in the final against Germany.
      After being pegged back and forced into playing extra-time Chloe Kelly ended up scoring the winner, sending the country into wild celebrations.
      The star hired two sun loungers and an umbrella to protect her from the raysCredit: Backgrid
      But she needed a dip to cool off as she still basks in the glory of the Euros victoryCredit: BackGrid More

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      How much Man Utd’s women get compared to men’s team… with staggeringly huge pay gap compared to Ronaldo and Co

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      THE staggering pay gap between Manchester United’s men and women players has been revealed. Marc Skinner’s female side finished an impressive fourth in last season’s WSL, 14 points off winners Chelsea.
      Man Utd women’s stars like Ella Toone are paid far less than their male counterpartsCredit: Getty
      Wantaway ace Cristiano Ronaldo is picking up £480k each weekCredit: Getty
      But there is a huge pay gap when compared to the men, who could only muster a sixth-place Premier League finish last term as they finished 35 points off Man City.
      A BBC study this month revealed the average WSL player earns £47,000 a year – around £900 a week.
      Meanwhile, the average male Premier League star earns £60k a WEEK.
      At United, the Telegraph claims most female stars are picking up between £50k-£90k each year, making for an average annual salary of £70k.
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      In terms of a weekly wage, this works out to just £1,350.
      That’s despite FOUR Utd players winning the World Cup with England – goalie Mary Earps, midfielder Ella Toone, plus forward Alessia Russo and new signing Nikita Parris.
      Compared to the figures secured by the underperforming men’s team, it is certainly a pittance.
      Bar one player, of all the aces who started United’s opening day Prem defeat to Brighton, the lowest weekly wage in the side was £120k.
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      Meanwhile, over £200k-a-week is handed to Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes.

      And Raphael Varane, Jadon Sancho and David De Gea are on well over £300k.
      As for wantaway Ronaldo, he pockets £480k each week.
      It means the average weekly salary for Man United’s men works out to £173k.
      That is £171,650 more each WEEK on average than United’s women.
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      Elsewhere, a gender pay gap report by the Government on Man Utd for 2021/22 found that women’s mean hourly pay was 86.1 per cent lower than men’s.
      And mean bonus pay was also 66.8 per cent lower than men’s. More

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      England hero Alessia Russo takes a dip on Italian beach holiday as Man Utd star unwinds after epic Euro 2022 win

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      ENGLAND hero Alessia Russo has been soaking up the sun in Italy as she continues to bask in her Euro 2022 heroics.The 23-year-old hit four goals for the Lionesses on their way to European glory last month — including a superb backheel against Sweden.
      Alessia Russo has been soaking up the sun in ItalyCredit: BackGrid
      England Euro 2022 hero is away with a pal and her family in NettunoCredit: BackGrid
      The 23-year-old enjoyed a dip in the sea in the seaside resort near RomeCredit: BackGrid
      Russo scored four goals for the Lionesses on their way to Euro gloryCredit: BackGrid
      Russo, who has been tipped to become the first £1million player in the women’s game, also came off the bench to play a key role in the victory over Germany at Wembley in the final.
      And she even managed a sneaky peak at the opposition’s tactics during the emotional rollercoaster that ended in glory.
      The Manchester United star, who has been included in the club’s new kit launch promos, is now taking a well-earned break from the pitch.
      Striker Russo, wearing an orange bikini, was spotted taking a dip in the sea while on holiday with a pal and her family near Rome.
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      They spent the day catching some rays on the beach in the seaside resort of Nettuno.
      Russo spent most of her day lying and sitting in the sun before heading into the sea for a dip.
      Fellow England heroes Ella Toone and Ellie Roebuck have also been spotted enjoying themselves in Ibiza as the post-Euros party continues.
      The pair were pictured taking a trip on a luxury yacht near the island of Formentera, the smallest of Spain’s Balearic Islands.
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      They went to a Calvin Harris gig the previous night on the Spanish island with other members of the team including captain Leah Williamson and Nikita Parris.
      Forward Toone was one of the most pivotal figures for England in their Euro-winning run.
      She bagged a screamer in extra-time against Spain in the quarter-finals.
      Her impact was felt again as she scored a stunning chip just a matter of minutes after coming off the bench in the final against Germany.
      After being pegged back and forced into playing extra-time Chloe Kelly ended up scoring the winner, sending the country into wild celebrations.
      The star hired two sun loungers and an umbrella to protect her from the raysCredit: Backgrid
      But she needed a dip to cool off as she still basks in the glory of the Euros victoryCredit: BackGrid More

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      England heroes Ella Toone and Ellie Roebuck make a splash in Ibiza as post Euro 2022 party continues

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      ENGLAND heroes Ella Toone and Ellie Roebuck have been spotted enjoying themselves in Ibiza as the post-Euros party continues.The pair were part of the England squad which brought Football home at the European Championships last month.
      Ella Toone takes a well-deserved restCredit: Splash
      Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck makes a splash on holidayCredit: Splash
      Toone finds a spot to sunbatheCredit: Splash
      Roebuck topped up the tan on the boatCredit: Splash
      More recently they have been taking a well-deserved break in Ibiza.
      Toone and Roebuck were pictured taking a dip on a luxury yacht near the island of Formentera, the smallest of Spain’s Balearic Islands.
      They went to a Calvin Harris gig the previous night on the Spanish island with other members of the team including captain Leah Williamson and Nikita Parris.
      Striker Toone was one of the most pivotal figures for England in their Euro-winning run.
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      She bagged a screamer in extra-time against Spain in the quarter-finals.
      Her impact was felt again as she scored a stunning chip just a matter of minutes after coming off the bench in the final against Germany.
      After being pegged back and forced into playing extra-time Chloe Kelly ended up scoring the winner, sending the country into wild celebrations.
      Arsenal legend Ian Wright highlighted the potential importance of the game for Woman’s football ahead of the final.
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      He said: “I’m so proud, I can’t believe it! I’m still a bit shocked by it.
      “Whatever happens in the final now, if girls are not allowed to play football in their PE, just like the boys can, what are we doing?
      “We have got to make sure they are able to play and get the opportunity to do so.
      “If there’s no legacy to this – like with the Olympics – then what are we doing as this is as proud as I’ve ever felt of any England side.
      Toone enjoyed herself onboard the boatCredit: Splash
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      England hero Jill Scott works back in her coffee shop days after Euros triumph – and proudly wears her winner’s medal

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      ENGLAND legend Jill Scott returned to work at her coffee shop earlier this week – just days after The Lionesses’ historic Euros victory.The midfielder, 35, played a huge part in helping England claim the Euro2022 trophy on Sunday.
      Scott returned to work in her cafe just five days after her Euro2022 victoryCredit: Twitter @JillScottJS8
      The midfielder posed for pictures with fans
      She was introduced just before extra time in the record-breaking final against Germany at Wembley Stadium, 20 minutes prior to Chloe Kelly’s winner.
      After the final whistle, she struggled to hold back the tears as she dedicated her winners medal to her grandma and congratulated her teammates.
      When speaking to BBC Sport, Scott said: “We got it, grandma… we’ve done it.
      “The younger players have been fantastic, playing with freedom.
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      Scott also took her medal into work
      “The celebrations are going to be big and I don’t think I’m going to sleep this week!”
      But, following the celebrations – which continued into the early hours of Monday morning – it didn’t take long for the former Manchester City star to return to her beloved coffee shop Boxx2Boxx.
      On Friday, Scott tweeted: “Back to reality and I love it! Shift done at Boxx2boxx coffee shop.
      “Thanks to everyone that came to say hello! Your support is really appreciated!”
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      She also carried her winners medal throughout the day and took the time to pose for pictures with fans.
      Lucky fan Gill Moore visited the shop and was served by Scott herself.
      She tweeted: “Wow! I just met the legend that is @JillScottJS8 with her #WEURO2022 medal. She served me a coffee!
      “What a lovely person, so down to earth, 5 days after #Lionesses victory she’s back at her Boxx2Boxx Northenden cafe.
      “She knows all the regulars by name, what an absolute legend!”
      Scott opened Boxx2Boxx in April 2021, while on loan at Everton.
      She owns and runs the Manchester-based business with her partner Shelly Unitt. More

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      Karren Brady: Once the delirium of England’s Euros win fades the women’s game has serious work to do to reap the rewards

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      HAVING grown tired of men promising us “it’s coming home” for the last 56 years, women just went out and brought it home themselves.And they did it only four years into existence as a fully-professional sport.
      England’s Lionesses thrilled the nation with their Euro 2022 winCredit: Getty
      Karren Brady says the WSL must reap the benefitsCredit: PR Handout – Free to use
      They threw themselves into celebrations in ways I have never seen from men.
      In total abandonment, they danced, jigged, sang, laughed and hugged in a feast of excitement at becoming European winners.
      Oh, what a night!
      I know only too well male players would be dancing if they won a Euros or World Cup final.
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      I’d join in with them 100 per cent. But many men are almost frightened of letting themselves go in the uninhibited way Sarina Wiegman’s players did.
      Can you imagine England men’s squad interrupting their manager’s press conference with a chorus line skipping in behind him?
      Now the delirium is over, the smiles or satisfaction remain — but there is serious work to be done.
      The FA fitfully began to release the power inherent in girls in footie boots with formation of the all-professional Women’s Super League four years ago.
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      It was a masterstroke or even a mistress-stroke!
      The question for the WSL clubs is, should the FA remain in control of the benefits of huge success, or is it time for a new direction?
      I don’t know of a single WSL club who does not agree it is time for a new direction.
      The FA sold the TV rights to the WSL games for £7.3million but decided to only give a third of the money to WSL clubs.
      Having sold the sponsorship rights to the WSL to Barclays for £30m, again they decided only £500,000 of the money raised should actually go to the WSL clubs.
      So is it any wonder we lose more than £1m a season running our women’s side. Some clubs in the WSL lose £4m a season — and none break even.
      I am convinced if the Premier League were in charge, we would be reasonably self-sufficient and sustainable much sooner, as well as better run and better promoted.
      Women can do it. Some 30 years ago when I became a novice MD of Birmingham City, the appointment was laughed at.
      I don’t know of a single WSL club who does not agree it is time for a new direction.Karren Brady
      I was insulted and sworn at but at least there was no such thing as social media then. No doubt, I would have been trolled to death.
      Yet women have survived demeaning treatment since time began and, here in football, there was a progressive cause to be fought.
      The WSL established itself by working with the FA along the lines of the Premier League. Attendances have been generally small — but growing — and the clubs survived on annual sums dwarfed by the monthly earnings of a single male star.
      Still, they learned televised games, publicity and sponsorship are key, and the contract to show every match of the European Championship was pivotal.
      That the BBC were brilliant helped.
      And what a royal reward they were handed — 17.4m viewers watched the final with Germany, the biggest audience of the year, overjoyed to witness a true football nut make the presentations.
      It has been clear for years Prince William is that nut — and one who would never confuse West Ham with Aston Villa. Pity he fell for the wrong club!
      Among the Wembley capacity crowd kids jumped and jiggled, women whooped, possibly women whose sole link once was to grumble at the money her husband spent on a season ticket.
      Yes, football unearthed a new audience. It will take time for this to be fully translated into crowds at big stadiums and more girls playing our game at school. But it will, I believe, happen quite soon
      Women have an advantage with the public.
      They love glamour, chat and publicity and I doubt they will ever be zombified by control-freak managers and greedy agents.
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      We have much more to give the game, too.
      Beth Mead’s volley on the turn and Alessia Russo’s backheel provide a strange talking point over the groceries — but revolution, once rolling, takes some stopping. More

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      England hero Leah Williamson celebrates Lionesses Euro 2022 win by heading out to Ibiza for well-earned party

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      LEAH WILLIAMSON is enjoying a much deserved holiday after helping to inspire the Lionesses to Euro 2022 glory.The England skipper lifted the trophy last Sunday as her side overcame Germany 2-1 after extra time at Wembley.
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      Leah Williamson ate out at STKCredit: Splash
      The Lionesses captain is on holiday in IbizaCredit: Splash
      Williamson, 25, smiled as she laughed with friendsCredit: Splash
      The squad partied into the night before a packed Trafalgar Square parade on Monday morning.
      After being celebrated by the nation, Williamson jetted out to Ibiza for a well earned vacation.
      The 25-year-old headed to STK Ibiza for a nice meal out last night.
      She grinned as she ate with pals, enjoying the luxurious menu on offer.
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      Williamson dug in to a medium USDA prime fillet steak with fries.
      The Arsenal defender and her friends were able to enjoy a live performance from band Disco Bandits.
      After her steak, Williamson tucked into a glorious Eton Mess.
      She doesn’t have a long break, with the Women’s Super League season set to begin next month.
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      Her Gunners side will open their campaign with a tricky trip to Manchester City on September 11.
      Williamson is determined to capitalise on the momentum of her team’s brilliant Euro 2022 triumph, passionately telling the BBC after the final: “The legacy of this tournament is a change in society.
      “We have brought people together, brought people to games.
      “We want people at WSL games.
      “Sorry I’m screaming but I love every single one of you and I’m so proud to be English!”
      Williamson is enjoying the summer of a lifetimeCredit: Rex More