The Golden Lion pub calls for Lionesses support in Euros final

England's women will face Germany on Sunday after their semi-final win over Sweden on Tuesday - watched by nearly eight million people.

But The Golden Lion pub, in Estcourt Road, Watford, opened fire online saying: “Shame on us as an industry and a country that there’s been nowhere near the support we show our men’s team and nowhere near the coverage.

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“We haven’t really seen much demand or interest for the matches…. BUT that needs to change, and we all need to get behind our Lionesses.”

The Golden Lion. Picture: Google Street View

Pub Landlord John Harrington has urged punters to get out and back the team, adding: “It’s a very traditional English pub so we are all supporting England.

“It’s good for everybody, the only thing it can do is boost female football in this country.

“Hopefully all the pubs will be busy with everyone supporting them.”

England players celebrate after Fran Kirby scores their fourth goal in the semi-final against Sweden. Picture: PA

He also predicted a 2-1 win for the Lionesses, pointing to playing them better than the Germans up to now.

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