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Does England's Euro 2022 squad have a diversity issue? How FA aims to reconnect with grassroots

They have been the outstanding team of Euro 2022 so far with three straight wins, 14 goals scored and none conceded, a player leading the race for the Golden Boot and games played in front of capacity stadiums. But the positivity surrounding England's pursuit of glory has been impacted by claims that Sarina Wiegman's team lacks the diversity of the country it represents.

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While Gareth Southgate's men's England side reached the final of Euro 2020 last year with 11 players of Black or mixed heritage in the 26-player squad, only three of the Lionesses' 23-player squad -- Nikita Parris, Demi Stokes and Jess Carter -- are of Black or mixed heritage, and none are expected to start England's quarterfinal against Spain in Brighton on Wednesday.