It’s an exciting time in women’s football. England’s success at Euro 2022 has catapulted the game into the public consciousness and the next tournament is not far away – it’s just nine months until the Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand.
The Lionesses’ home tournament serves as an example of how the profile of the women’s game can be boosted, with both host countries surely hoping the same can happen next summer.
Australia’s Hayley Raso is in an interesting position too. Playing for Manchester City, she was able to experience Euro 2022 as a fan – supporting her club teammates – ahead of her own home World Cup in July.
Now, the forward is hoping the same can happen for the Matildas as they aim for a successful tournament, having previously never made it past the quarter-finals.
“The excitement is definitely building,” Raso said ahead of Man City’s game against Tottenham in the WSL on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.