From the legacy of the Lionesses to her love of DJing, we learnt a lot in an hour.
The first woman to lead England to European football victory, for just one day Leah Williamson swapped out captaining the Lionesses for leading the Woman’s Hour team.to talk about the things that are important to her, reflect on her team’s historic win, encourage the next generation of players and reveal her passions away from the pitch.
“I was lucky. I got scouted and moved into a centre of excellence at the time. So, I was really lucky in my journey in terms of being in a safe environment and playing with girls growing up.”“My Mum has always said to me that she would be as proud of me if I was playing for England, or if I was playing for a local team at the weekend,” says Leah. “That wouldn't matter.
“I don't think we’ve ever watched it in the same room,” says Leah. “It’s split down the middle. Mum is Arsenal. Dad is Spurs. But I was always going to grow up loving football if I wanted to be close to my family, I think. Without my parents I wouldn’t be where I am today.”5. Leah takes the role of DJ very seriously in the locker room
“I love getting involved as much as possible with the selection of music for the team. Jill Scott will be sat on the seat behind me, and she’ll text me: 'Can you put this on now, please?' and if it doesn't come on next, she's texting me again saying: ‘Where is it?!’ I’m like: ‘Yeah, all right. It's in the queue. We've got other requests coming in!’
“I really wasn't [ready for it] before. It's a big role to take on. I've still got my own way to make in football. So, I didn't know if I could do it. But in the moment, it just felt right in my gut. And for my family, that's a really proud thing for them, so that was that was one of the first things I thought."Fashion and football are both topics close to Leah's heart. Particularly unisex fashion.
“Do I think it should be the same as the men’s? Nobody's asking for that right now. It's a different product. We were banned for 50 years, so we're playing catch up. But we don't settle."Leah Williamson was guest editing Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4.Speaking to Sue Whyatt, who was a goalie in the first England women's team in 1972, Leah sent her thanks to the footballers who came before her.
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