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The Independent
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Starmer praises Lionesses for ‘inspiring' daughter to play football
Sir Keir Starmer has visited the Lionesses at St George's Park in Staffordshire. He told the England team that they have inspired many girls across the country, including his own 14-year-old daughter, to take up football. Starmer noted that his daughter was "physically drawn towards the pitch" after seeing the women play, sparking her interest in sport. The prime minister wished the team luck for the upcoming Uefa Women's Euro 2025 tournament and received a personalised England shirt. Watch the video in full above.
The Independent
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Starmer tells Lionesses they inspired his daughter to start playing football
Sir Keir Starmer told the Lionesses that they have inspired his daughter to start playing football. The prime minister visited St George's Park in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, on Thursday (19 June), where he told the England team that they have 'inspired so many girls' across the country. Speaking of his own 14-year-old daughter, Starmer said: 'The moment she saw women playing football she was almost physically drawn towards the pitch, it really excited her interest in doing sport.' He said 'that's just a small example', believing there are 'so many girls in that same position'. The prime minister wished them luck ahead of the Uefa Women's Euro 2025 tournament, and later received a personalised England football shirt with the number 10 on it.
