A MAN has announced he might think about backing the Lionesses during the Women’s Euros if they end up winning it.
With the Lionesses being the first team to earn a place in the semi-finals, glory supporter James Bates has decided to give them his allegiance if they go all the way and bring home a big shiny trophy.
He said: “Yeah, they’re not doing too badly. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. France, Sweden and the Netherlands are still in the game, so there’s everything to play for.
“Thrashing Norway eight-nil was sort of impressive, I guess. And getting five goals past Northern Ireland wasn’t bad. Wiegman’s girls ruined their clean sheet while beating Spain last night though, so they need to try a little harder to win me over.
“Fair’s fair though. If they make it through to the finals and win I’ll give them my seal of approval by saying ‘good job’ and doing a curt nod at the TV. I might even consider getting a Women’s Euro 2022 sticker album, although I already know I won’t.”
Bates girlfriend Lauren Hewitt said: “James is already convinced that Southgate’s squad will cruise to victory in Qatar. He says what they do is ‘real football’.”
