Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan has said that the legacy of recent England and Portsmouth successes will be felt in clubs and schools in the city as the Government has committed to supporting grassroots facilities that nurture our future football stars.
Mr Morgan said Pompey and the national teams recent successes have united the city and the government plans would ensure the legacy of these teams lives on.
To mark the achievements of our senior men’s and women’s teams, and inspire the next generation, the Government has set out plans to strengthen its support for grassroots football clubs and ensure that all children have access to sports at school.
The government will support the Football Association in their ambition to double their number of gold-standard (3-star) community clubs by the time the first ball is kicked at EURO 2028 in June of that year.
The upcoming expert-led review of the curriculum will ensure that no child misses out on a broad range of subjects, including PE and sport.
Action will also be taken to legislate to limit the number of items of branded uniform and PE kit that schools can require, helping reduce costs for parents and removing barriers to children accessing sport.
The Government will celebrate the service and commitment of those who keep grassroots football alive and nurture the England stars of the future.
Commenting, Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan said:
“The Three Lions, Lionesses and Pompey have brought Portsmouth people so much joy and inspired so many in recent years.
“We can be so proud of our country’s efforts at Euro 2024, and the legacy of our teams’ recent successes will live on.
“That’s why we are breaking down the barriers to opportunity, ensuring that all children in Portsmouth have access to sports at school, and supporting grassroots facilities that nurture our future Pompey and England stars.”
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said:
“The whole country is incredibly proud of England’s performance at Euro 2024 in reaching the final and we congratulate Spain as winners. The Three Lions have once again been a huge inspiration for our future lions and lionesses.
“We will make sure that the legacy of recent successes are genuinely felt in communities, far and wide across the country. We’re absolutely committed to making sure every child has access to the sports they love both in schools and in grassroots clubs to not just help uncover the next generation of stars but to help create a healthier nation and change lives for the better.”
Mr Morgan has long supported local grassroots sports organisations including Pompey in the Community who provide sporting and educational opportunities for all in Portsmouth.
