On Air Now Cameron Kennedy 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Now Playing Harry Styles Aperture

Ashton Pumas Meet Inspirational Lionesses

Aspiring female footballers were invited onto BBC Breakfast last week in the wake of England's victory in the Women's European Championship.

As part of a drive to promote the women's game and discuss the positive changes moving forward, a handful of players from Ashton Pumas Football Club took part in a question and answer session with host and presenter, Naga Munchetty.

Taking place on a five-a-side pitch at Salford Quays, the segment was based on the potential for real, meaningful change and the role models created during the tournament.

A handful of Ashton's players - which included Molly Anastasiou, the match ball deliver for the opening game between England and Austria - were questioned on a variety of topics surrounding the Euros, while secretary and coach Laura Day provided her own thoughts on the subject.

The girls were also lucky enough to meet the Lionesses' Alex Greenwood and Kiera Walsh, while a handful of the players from the younger age groups got to interview them on the show and BBC Radio 1.

As Reporter Sport featured earlier this month, England's success has already had a positive impact on the women's game at grassroots level, with participation rates on a steady rise across the entire age spectrum. 

 

More from Sport

  • United View: Reds play out bore draw

    Manchester United played out a goalless draw at Sunderland on Saturday, in their quest to finish third in the Premier League. 

  • City Watch: Blues prepare for another Wembley trip

    With the title race now edging towards a conclusion, every game is feeling like a final, and after Manchester City drew to Everton away from home last week with Arsenal picking up three points, time is running out for slip ups in North London.

  • Fearnley calls time on Tigers career

    Hyde United have announced long-serving midfielder Matthew Fearnley will be departing the club to pursue a new challenge. 

  • Macken set to remain

    Stalybridge Celtic have been handed a huge boost ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 campaign, with manager Jon Macken committing his future to the club. 

Weather

  • Wed

    11°C

  • Thu

    11°C

  • Fri

    12°C

  • Sat

    13°C

  • Sun

    13°C