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Liverpool Echo
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Ffion Haf

Arriva buses to be named after Lionesses who won Euro 2022

To celebrate their historic achievement at the 2022 Euros, Arriva are renaming some of their buses after the triumphant Lionesses who clinched the trophy.

On July 31, the England Women’s Football Team ended England’s 56-year wait for a major trophy, winning the Women’s European Championships following a 2-1 victory in extra time over Germany at Wembley.

People will be able to spot the Lionesses buses running in towns and cities across the UK.

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Alex Greenwood and Nikita Parris, two members of the team who are from Merseyside, will be featured on Arriva buses across the city.

Cora Woodhouse, director for Arriva said: “The Lionesses’ victory was a historic day in England’s sporting history and their performance throughout the tournament engaged with football fans of all ages. Arriva is proud to be able to honour some of the players by renaming some of our fleet. We look forward to seeing our Lionesses fleet out on the road!”

Full list of named fleet:

  • Leah Williamson, Milton Keynes

  • Ellen White, Aylesbury

  • Beth Meade, Whitby

  • Jill Scott, Sunderland

  • Lucy Bronze, Ashington

  • Alessia Russo, Maidstone

  • Alex Greenwood, Liverpool

  • Nikita Parris, Liverpool

  • Keira Walsh, Rochdale

  • Ella Toona, Wigan

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