On Sunday night, in the most dramatic fashion, England’s Lionesses beat Spain in a penalty shoot-out to retain their title as the Queens of Europe. With the team not only breaking trophy records, but the match itself becoming the biggest TV event of the year, this marks a turning point in the game itself.

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Why the Lionesses' victory will change the beautiful game

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Why the Lionesses' victory will change the beautiful game