Women's Euros: Kent's sporting community wish England's Lionesses well ahead of final against Germany at Wembley

Kent’s sporting community have wished England’s Lionesses luck today ahead of their Euros final.

Sarina Wiegman’s side will face Germany at Wembley, with the big game starting at 5pm.

Maidstone-born forward Alessia Russo shocked the world on Tuesday during England Women’s Euros 4-0 semi-final win over Sweden, as she scored an incredible backheel goal.

Rebecca Moore, women's and girls development officer at Kent FA, believes the tournament has helped create role models and inspire the next generation.

“It’s fantastic,” she said. “I think the power this is having is great, especially with creating relatable role models.

"We have Alessia Russo, who everyone's buzzing about, but most regions will have someone representing them and helping to inspire so many people.”

Like so many, Rebecca was stunned by Russo’s incredible goal.

After she had seen an effort from close range saved by Sweden shot-stopper Hedvig Lindahl, Manchester United forward Russo chased down the ball and produced a backheel which nutmegged the Sweden keeper.

She said: “It’s fantastic. You look [at that as] a potential contender for goal of the season - let alone goal of the tournament!

“That’s going to be every training session now, you are going to have at least three trying to do that.”

Another to react to Russo’s goal was Chatham and Aylesford MP Tracey Crouch, the former sports minister.

On Twitter, she suggested: "It should come with an advisory warning....”

Rebecca, who will be at Wembley for the game, also says the success of the tournament has helped to attract youngsters to the Kent FA’s 'Weetabix Wildcats' programme.

It offers girls aged from five to 11 - regardless of ability, disability, impairment or health condition - the opportunity to try