Starmer tells Lionesses they inspired his daughter to start playing football
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Starmer praises Lionesses for ‘inspiring’ daughter to play football
- Sir Keir Starmer has visited the Lionesses at St George’s Park in Staffordshire.
- He told the England team that they have inspired many girls across the country, including his own 14-year-old daughter, to take up football.
- Starmer noted that his daughter was "physically drawn towards the pitch" after seeing the women play, sparking her interest in sport.
- The prime minister wished the team luck for the upcoming Uefa Women’s Euro 2025 tournament and received a personalised England shirt.
- Watch the video in full above.