Every story starts somewhere… Before the lights there were local pitches, long journeys, & a dream 🏟️ From grassroots to @england & the @lionesses 🦁

England, United Kingdom
Joined May 2009
We all have a part to play in making grassroots football positive and welcoming. Respect the Standard 🤝
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Four stories from the four corners of England 📍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 From the volunteers giving up their time to the coaches creating a place for everyone, these are the people and communities at the heart of grassroots game ❤️
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There’s no hiding how tough ACL recovery can be, but among the setbacks, there can still be opportunities to grow 🌱 @NicenNeetz shares how rehabilitation helped her become stronger, physically and mentally 💪 #MadeForThisGame
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“Football was creating a moment of freedom for me.” ❤️ For Khalida Popal, football became so much more than a game. It gave her sisterhood, community and today, she continues to use the game to create that feeling for others 🤝 #MadeForThisGame
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Could you be the next player on the Para Football pathway? ⚽️ England Talent Days are back for 2026/27, giving players aged 7–16 who are deaf, partially sighted or have cerebral palsy the chance to be identified for the England pathway 🦁 Register now 👉 bit.ly/46WvlLK
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We respect the standard 🤝 Together, we can make grassroots football positive and welcoming for everyone.
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Chag sameach and a happy New Year to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah 🍎🍯
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POV: You're playing Future Fit's new 3v3 format 🕶️
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From grassroots beginnings to @ballondor nominees 🥹🌟 #ThreeLions #Lionesses
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Sometimes, football is about much more than the game ❤️ Barclays Talent Education helps get Amelia to @cpfc_w training, meaning she can focus on playing the game that gives her a place to switch off and be herself 🤝 #MadeForThisGame
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Fran Kirby and Jake Heasman are going back to school… 📚📝 Players from the grassroots game put our Lioness legend and England Para player to #TheGreaterGame test - from matchday nerves to pre-match fuel and sleep ⚽✅
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A new season. Same incredible people making it possible ❤️ Here’s to every volunteer at the heart of grassroots game 🙌
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Could the next Lioness be playing in your community? 🦁 The Discover My Talent referral window closes on 25 September ⏰‼️ Refer a player now and help us find the next generation of England talent ➡️ bit.ly/3TfgngQ
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Women’s football has an injury problem… true or false? 👀 We take a closer look at the numbers behind ACL injuries and one of the biggest conversations in the women’s game 📊 #MadeForThisGame | 🔗 tinyurl.com/FHHINJURY
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The magic of the FA Cup returns, seen through the Grassroots Lens at Falmouth Town v Frome Town 🏆🎞️ 📷: @J4cksPhotos
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Help make grassroots football a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone 🤝 Live it. Embrace it. Download the Grassroots Code: englandfootball.com/particip…
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"There's parts of the menstrual cycle, where you feel like superwoman" 🦸‍♀️ #Lioness @LucyBronze shares why understanding your menstrual cycle can help you train smarter, feel more in control and get the best out of your body 🩸💪 #MadeForThisGame | 🔗 femalehealthhub.englandfootb…
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