Coming into this tournament, how important was this EUROs for the Women’s Game?

EH: It has been brilliant for our country , as it has showcased the best players across the globe. It’s been very competitive but the most important thing is that it’s been inspiring to the future generations coming up.

DC: This tournament was the biggest spotlight to prove how far the women’s game has come. The progression that’s been made over the last 10 years is fantastic, as players it’s exciting to get our season started, and carry on what the Lionesses have done in England.

FB: What this tournament has shown is the demand for women’s football. Packed out stadiums, coverage from the media, and the conversations from fans on social media. Hopefully these level of attendances can carry on through to the upcoming WSL season, it’s just amazing to see not only as a player but a fan of football.

ND: The way the women’s game was going, it was exciting to see the progression and momentum that it has been gathering over the last few years. With that being said, I think the tournament has surpassed many people’s expectations from quality of football to number of fans. For me, seeing teams in the WSL, Champions League week in week out, you don’t get to see how competitive teams are in Portugal so it’s been really refreshing to watch. The hope now is that we can carry on getting this level of fan turn outs in our league matches, down at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, and continue to develop women’s football in our country.

TP: I think the tournament came at the right time. After a brilliant WSL season, it helped get the message out there about the women’s game once again. It’s been brilliant to see the amount of supporters in the stadiums. Not just at England games, but supporting other nations too.

Now as the EUROs is coming to an end, how much of a legacy will this tournament leave?

EH: I think the tournament will leave a huge legacy and rightly so. England have been brilliant this tournament and they deserve all the praise they get. To see so many people watch and love the tournament has been really touching and I hope that more young girls get into football!

DC: You can see from the media that’s come out in the week of the semi-finals, and building up to the final, videos of young boys & girls attending the games, celebrating, and creating memories that will last a life time. It’s not just those in the stadium, but also those who watch at home.

FB: The one thing this tournament has demonstrated, and perhaps proved to many, is the level of quality in the women’s game. Also many of the fans in the stadium have been young girls, who after watching, will now have new role models they will want to follow in the footsteps of and become just as good as.

ND: I think it’s simple, showing young girls what can be achieved. No matter what nation, they would come away with a new role model that they want to be like, putting their posters on the wall just like we all did when we were younger but at the time would have been men’s players. I think as well it would encourage girls to find a WSL team to support if they don’t already, join a local team, and become more emotionally invested in the game we all love.

TP: With an England win, I think it kind of cements the association with women’s football in the UK for a long time. But saying that, even if they do come second best in the final, I think we’ve seen so many records broken that it’s not going anywhere.

To carry on this positive momentum, what can we all do to continue the growth of the game?

EH: I think we just have to keep showcasing the womens game! Clearly people want to watch the games so making them accessible to all is so important! We have to drive more fans into stadiums too!

DC: It’s a case now of continuing the conversation, whether that be with friends, or online. I think we have a role to play, to ensure the quality of the games are at the highest level.

FB: Everyone has a role to play. Whether that be influencing the quality you see on the pitch, those decision makers helping to make the game more accessible to view/watch, and then from a commercial standpoint bringing in my money to help support the infrastructure of clubs up and down the football pyramid.

ND: In the next few weeks and months are the tournament, we as players first and foremost have to maximise our platforms. Advertising the game, engaging with our fans, and not letting what has happened this summer fade away. Let’s keep talking about it every day, keeping this atmosphere going into the new season as it’s been brilliant. No matter what happens on Sunday, the Lionesses have done an amazing thing for our sport, but winning the tournament you can just imagine the noise!

TP: Everyone in the game has a role to play. Us as players have a responsibility to engage with the fans, putting in as much effort as we can in training to improve performances on matchdays to inspire the next generation.

No matter the result on Sunday, the tournament in many ways has been a huge success in putting the spotlight on the Women’s game.

Our Royals who represented their countries, Amalie Eikeland, Sanne Troelsgaard and Justine Vanhaevermaet, all played their part and did us proud.

Now, all eyes on Wembley…

"Wild, Influential, Mind blowing" Reading FC Women react to record EUROs