New scheme leads to increased diversity in pathway to become a Lioness

The number of black, Asian and minority ethnic players selected for England women youth teams has increased from 7% to 17% between the 2017-18 season and the current campaign.

According to figures from the Football Association, released as part of the announcement of a revamped Women’s and Girls’ Player Pathway, the proportion of BAME players selected for women’s Under-17 camps has had a seven-fold increase in two years, from 5% to 36%.

There was criticism last year of a lack of diversity in the Lionesses Euro 2022 winning squad, with an all-white starting XI relied upon throughout.

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