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<\/p>\nChloe Kelly says interest in women\u2019s football will grow despite England\u2019s World Cup final defeat to Spain <\/p>\n
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England striker Chloe Kelly expects the women\u2019s game to continue growing in the country despite the Lionesses\u2019 World Cup final heartbreak.<\/p>\n
The Manchester City forward, match-winner in the Euro 2022 final, this time experienced the heartbreak of defeat as England were beaten by Spain in Sydney last month.<\/p>\n
But the 25-year-old looks on the tournament as a whole as a positive experience that is only likely to generate further interest in the sport.<\/p>\n
She feels proof of that came on Thursday as City announced a new agreement with baby gear brand Joie to become the new naming rights partner of their Academy Stadium.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt was a great summer, and a great summer for women\u2019s football and England,\u201d said Kelly, \u201cIt\u2019s great to be winning the Euros and then going on to a World Cup final. It\u2019s great for the country and great for the women\u2019s game.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat success obviously brings deals like this to the women\u2019s game, which is really important for the growth of the game. It is exciting and there is a lot to come still.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kelly has already put the disappointment of the World Cup final loss behind her as she focuses on pre-season training with City.<\/p>\n
She said: \u201cIt\u2019s good to get back in with the team, get back on the pitch, keep learning, find those relationships again and keep building on last season.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course I\u2019m not on top of my game as it\u2019s still pre-season – I don\u2019t want to peak too early – and it is really important we build as we go.<\/p>\n
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\u201cStarting the season well is really important but I think as we go we need to get better. It\u2019s important not starting where we need to be at the end of the season. We need to be consistent throughout.\u201d<\/p>\n
After missing out on honours last term, and narrowly falling short of a Champions League spot, Kelly is determined for the team to make its mark.<\/p>\n
She added: \u201cWe want to be winning trophies. It is really important for us to be doing that, and Champions League football – we need to be in it and we need to be pushing for that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Manchester City begin their Women\u2019s Super League campaign with a trip to West Ham on October 1 but prior to the start of the WSL, Kelly will return to the international fold for Nations League games against Scotland and the Netherlands on September 22 and 26 respectively.<\/p>\n
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England manager Sarina Wiegman has expressed concern at the scheduling of the matches so soon after the end of the World Cup in Australia.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is important we recover well,\u201d Kelly said. \u201cWe need to look after our bodies in these moments.\u201d<\/p>\n