England take on Germany in the Euro final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday at 5pm, with Sarina Wiegman insisting England are 'ready to write history'.
A proverbial glass ceiling has already been cracked by England this summer. Sunday's final, should they emerge victorious, would shatter it entirely.
Generations of football fans, male and female, young and old, will talk about the night the Lionesses tore up European record books by dismantling Norway 8-0. They will rejoice in the sheer elation of Georgia Stanway's extra-time stunner against the Spanish. And they will forever revere the audacity of Alessia Russo's inspired backheel finish against Sweden - a moment that perfectly encapsulated the impressiveness of the 23-year-old's explosive tournament.
She has been steadfast in her belief that England are"ready to write history" and become the first women's team - the second English national side - to win a major tournament trophy.Her approach is unlike any predecessor. She makes bold, unflinching decisions that benefit the development of the squad even if they attract scrutiny. Ousting former captain Steph Houghton from her 23-player squad prior to the start of the tournament epitomised her feelings towards sentimentality.
"We said before the tournament and throughout that we want to inspire the nation, I think that's what we're doing and making a difference. The whole country is proud of us," she said following Tuesday's win over Sweden. Individuals are thriving, not least Golden Boot contender Beth Mead who was axed from previous Lionesses squads and Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics based on a perceived lack of form.
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