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Grassroots football facilities will be named in honour of England's victorious Lionesses.

Government Ministers have pledged £230m worth of investment to build or improve 8,000 football and multi-sport facilities by 2025. New pitches and sporting centres in the programme will be named after the 23 players in the squad who reached the Euros final at Wembley.

They will choose facilities close to where each England player came from when choosing the names but sports chiefs want to build on the legacy from the Lionesses' incredible victory at Wembley in the European Championships and a successful tournament held on home turf.

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has confirmed they want to build on the interest in the women’s game, make a special tribute but also encourage more youngsters into sport. Dorries said: "The Lionesses have enjoyed amazing success in a record breaking tournament - selling out all of their matches, with over half a million fans at games throughout the competition. Millions of women and girls have been inspired by the team’s success and honouring their achievements will mean they leave a lasting impression at grassroots facilities across