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“It’s nice to see women’s football get the spotlight it deserves”, one supporter said as fans from across the country flocked to The Mall to celebrate the Lionesses’ historic win

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“There was no mention of me ever playing football growing up,” said Wendy Buckingham, 64, as she sat along The Mall waiting for the Lionesses’ victory parade to begin. “So to see this here today makes me very proud.”