Bethany England believes higher attendances is the step forward for the Women’s game | OneFootball

Bethany England has welcomed the bigger crowds and increased support in Women’s football after the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 win this summer.

Euro 2025 was the largest attended Women’s European Championship ever with 623,088 spectators attending the tournament in Switzerland.

The Lionesses beat Spain in the final to win the trophy for the second time in a row after winning the 2022 edition of the competition.

England did not travel to Switzerland in 2025 but the Tottenham captain was part of the England squad that won the Women’s Euros in 2022. She welcomes the increased support for the women’s game.

“I think what the Lionesses have achieved again to win it a second time is phenomenal.  I’m so proud of every one of them because they’re heightening women’s football, not just in this country but globally.” she said.

“That’s the step forward that we want. We want to push more Women’s games, we want to push more attendances, more TV fixtures, we welcome it with open arms, we want the crowds in, we want the support.

“Just to be able to be that role model and pioneer for young girls going forward means the most to us.”

Tottenham struggled in the Women’s Super League last season after finishing in 11th place, their lowest ever WSL finish, after securing just 20 points from 22 matches. Despite this England believes that the squad are in a much better position now.

“I know it’s the same group of players, but we’re starting from a fresh position. Every season there is a new way to impact the season differently.  I think we’re in a very different position now to what we were last year.

“I think what we did our best over the few years with the previous manager, we made history by getting to an FA Cup final and no one can take that from us, but we’re in a new change now and hopefully it’s going to be a lot more exciting.

“Fans are going to see a much better performance from the team next season”

Martin Ho has been brought in to replace the sacked Robert Vilahamn and he guided Spurs to victory against north London rivals Arsenal 4-3 in their second pre-season match, with England scoring twice. The Spurs striker believes that aggression will be key for the new-look Spurs next season.

“I think Martin wants the aggression, we have to be better at being in teams’ faces. I think we were probably a bit too soft in previous seasons.

“You’re going to see a much more aggressive side and hopefully it will pay off like it did against Arsenal.”