**BREAKING: England to Honour Football Legend Leah Williamson with Statue at National Sports Centre**
England is set to immortalize one of its most iconic sporting figures, **Leah Williamson**, with the unveiling of a **statue in her honour at the National Sports Centre in Crystal Palace**. The announcement has been met with widespread celebration as fans, teammates, and sporting leaders hailed the decision as a fitting tribute to the Lionesses’ captain who has become a symbol of excellence, resilience, and leadership in women’s football.
Williamson, who famously captained England to their historic **UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 victory**, has transcended the sport to become a national role model. Her influence extends beyond the pitch, championing equality, youth development, and opportunities for women and girls in football. The statue will recognize her groundbreaking contributions to the game and her lasting impact on the nation’s sporting culture.
Sports Minister Claire Coutinho praised the move, calling Williamson “**a true pioneer whose legacy will inspire generations to come.**” The Football Association echoed the sentiment, noting that she represents not just a footballer, but a leader whose achievements symbolize the progress of women’s sport in England.
The statue, expected to be unveiled in **summer 2026**, will stand alongside other monuments dedicated to British sporting greats, marking the first time a Lioness has been honoured in such a permanent and prominent way. Designed by a renowned British sculptor, it will capture Williamson in her iconic pose lifting the Euro 2022 trophy—a moment etched forever in the nation’s memory.
Speaking about the tribute, Williamson expressed her humility: *“I never played for statues or awards, only for the love of the game and my team. To be remembered in this way is beyond anything I could have imagined.”*
The unveiling will be a historic moment, not only for Williamson but for women’s footballas a whole.
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