As England prepare to face Spain in the Women's World Cup final, BBC sports editor Dan Roan looks at the impact of the Lionesses success on, and off, the pitch.
England's success owes most to a golden generation of players. The way they have won graciously, consoling opponents, has reinforced the sense that these are role models the country can truly be proud of.
For many, the final will feel like the completion of a long journey the sport in England has been on since the FA's 49-year ban on women playing on league grounds was lifted in 1970. In a separate controversy, it emerged that the players were disappointed by the FA's stance on performance-related bonuses -- and part of a wider frustration concerning the governing body's commercial strategy. In a statement, the squad said their fight was driven by "a strong sense of responsibility to grow the game".
Of the 32 nations involved at this World Cup, only 12 had a woman as head coach. While the prize money on offer here in Australia and New Zealand has quadrupled since the last tournament, it is still only a quarter of that on offer for players at the men's World Cup. The way Fifa president Gianni Infantino saidto "convince us men what we have to do", seeming to suggest they were responsible for action over equality, has also caused controversy.
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