abour chief Sir Keir Starmer has develop into the primary out of the blocks to name for the Lionesses to be given honours after they got here runners-up within the Women’s World Cup.

Sarina Wiegman’s England facet suffered disappointment after dropping 1-0 to Spain within the last held in Sydney, Australia.

But Sir Keir stated the Lionesses had “galvanised the whole nation through their historic achievement” after turning into the primary senior girls’s England crew to make the ultimate two in a World Cup competitors.

They’ve impressed a technology of ladies and ladies to play soccer and take up sport

The Opposition chief stated there was “no doubt” that they need to be given gongs to mark their second place achievement.

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Sir Ed Davey, chief of the Liberal Democrats, stated “everyone on the team” deserved an honour.

Members of the Lionesses crew discovered themselves recognised after their Euro 2022 victory final yr.

Captain Leah Williamson, who was pressured to overlook the World Cup by damage, was amongst 4 European Championship winners to be named within the New Year Honours List.

She was made an OBE whereas her teammates Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Ellen White had been all made MBEs.

Mead missed out on a spot within the squad that flew to Australia attributable to an anterior cruciate ligament damage, whereas striker White retired from soccer in August 2022, a month after the Euros win over Germany at Wembley.

Bronze and Mead had been made MBEs by the Prince of Wales at an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle in May.

Wiegman, the crew’s Dutch head coach, additionally obtained an accolade as a part of the New Year Honours 2022, after the Foreign Office made her an honorary CBE.

While they missed out on World Cup glory at Stadium Australia on Sunday, avid soccer fan Sir Keir stated new honours needs to be handed out in recognition of the impression the Lionesses’ last run had had on the nation.

He stated: “They’ve inspired a generation of women and girls to play football, take up sport, and to remove any doubt in their minds that they too can go all the way in their chosen field.

“There’s no doubt that they should be recognised by the honours system.”

After Sunday’s last whistle, Sir Keir tweeted that the outcome was “heartbreaking”.

He added: “So proud of the England team who inspired the whole country.

“This is just the beginning for the Lionesses.”

Lib Dem chief Sir Ed stated: “The Lionesses have made the whole country proud.

“Last year they brought home the Euros and they put up an incredible fight in the final of the World Cup today.

“They have inspired millions and brought football fans across the country together. Their incredible achievements deserve to be rewarded with honours for everyone on the team.”