Kirby looks to the past as England prepare to make Wembley history again

Fran Kirby feels England's 'monster' clash with USA at a sold-out Wembley will lay bare the behemoth that women's football has become. The friendly will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lionesses as they face the first real test of their European champion credentials.

Ad The striker was speaking at the premiere of 'Wear the Rose: An England Rugby Dream', a two-part behind-the-scenes documentary which has followed the England women's rugby team in the build-up to their own major tournament. Premier LeaguePL players to take a knee before matches over next two weekendsAN HOUR AGO Kirby's focus is on making a statement against the world champions and celebrating the growth of the game in one fell swoop.

«It's going to be an amazing experience, obviously playing in the Euros final against Germany and now doing it against the current world champions, you can't ask for a better game to be a part of,» the 29-year-old said. «And to play another game at a sold-out Wembley, it's what dreams are made of, it's everything that we've been pushing for for so long.

»For many girls, who played before me who didn't get the opportunity to experience a sell-out Wembley or experience being a European champion playing against the world champions, it's a really special moment for them. «Knowing that they have helped create this monster that women's football is becoming and I think it's just a massive testament to them for the chance that we get now to be able to do that.