FA chief executive Martin Glenn has outlined his vision for the future of football in England and the women’s game plays a massive part in his plans.
Glenn began his new job on Monday after being appointed in March as Alex Horne’s replacement.
Kick-starting his first day, the 54-year old addressed staff and the media at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park, and spoke of his desire to improve the status of women’s football across the country.
“I am really keen to make women’s football even bigger than it is today,” he said.
“That is a massive opportunity. I want football to be popular in 100 and 200 years’ time, and the women’s game plays a big part in that.”
Glenn was also outspoken about his, and FA Chairman Greg Dyke’s, aim for the England men’s team to win the World Cup in 2022 and the women to replicate their success a year later.
“I am not sure how long I will need but to me the biggest thing that I can achieve is a wider consensus around English football to promote the kind of things that all the stakeholders are interested in, which is improved environments for grassroots through to the improvement of the national teams.”
