Harry Redknapp, David Seaman: 'Women's football should be played at men's stadiums'

Ahead of Euro 2022, the demand for women’s football has never been higher, and this summer’s tournament will show just how popular the game has become in Europe.

England will host the competition for the first time since 2005. Tickets to the opener at Old Trafford and final at Wembley have sold out, with limited left for matches at famous grounds including Saint Mary’s and Bramall Lane.

Hosting such high profile international matches at stadiums like these will hopefully start a domino effect when it comes to the start of the new Women’s Super League season, which is a thought shared by former stars Harry Redknapp and David Seaman.

The two ex-professionals joined the England coaching ranks at Soccer Aid for UNICEF at the weekend, and before the annual charity match, they discussed the growth of women’s football.

Redknapp praised the level of female talent on both the England and World XI teams, describing the quality as “getting better and better all the time.”

The former Portsmouth and Spurs manager also suggested what could be done to grow the women’s game.

“I don’t know why they don’t play the games at the [men’s] stadiums,” he told GiveMeSport Women. “Play the games at the stadiums, the pitches are incredible, they never wear out anymore.”

Seaman echoed the sentiment, stating it would make for “a more special day out for the fans as well.”

Hosting matches at the main grounds is becoming more regular in women’s football, but it is still more of a special occasion for the teams rather than a norm.

Recent fixtures have shown that the demand is there — host a women’s match at an elite stadium and the fans will flock.

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