In December, the Horncastle News reported that Horncastle Town FC’s U15 Girls team would be playing in new, inclusive black shorts to eradicate any anxiety of playing when on their period – breaking with 150 years of wearing their traditional red shorts.

The shorts were sponsored by Joanne Holderness, owner of Grace's Boutique in Horncastle, and the step by the club received widespread praise.

And now, the girls have been given the thumbs-up from one of the pioneers of England women’s football – none other than Lionesses captain Jill Scott, who recorded a surprise video message for the girls.