Lionesses' Euro victory sparks surge in ticket sales and interest in women's football

Women's football in England is already witnessing a massive spike in interest with more than 20,000 tickets already sold for the Lionesses' next match on home soil since their stunning Euro 2022 final victory over Germany.

Sarina Wiegman's European champions will face Luxembourg in the 2023 World Cup qualifier in Stoke's on September 6. Interest in the Lionesses' matches was already high, as a record crowd of 87,000 at Wembley witnessed the hosts beat Germany 2-1 after extra-time. And now, the following is only going to get bigger.

The Lionesses tweeted: "We've now sold more than 20,000 tickets for our game against Luxembourg in September during the first sale window.

"Further tickets will go on sale at a later date, with more information to follow in the coming weeks."

England return to action in a qualifier away to Austria three days earlier on Saturday, September 3. Wiegman's side currently top Group D with a maximum 24 points from eight matches, five points ahead of closest rivals Austria.

THIS ONE WILL BE EPIC