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But now, during England's four-week lockdownmost female academy players will not be able to play football.

This is because most girls' football academies are not classed as an 'elite' sport - while boys' academies are. The FA says if an academy meets the governments elite protocols then it can reopen.

But as women's football generally has fewer resources, it's unlikely many - if any at all - will be considered 'elite'. She says elite protocols under Covid include proper medical supervision, daily temperature checks and being able to manage symptoms and players. So, even if you play at the same club, girls are likely to be told to stay home whilst boys continue as normal.

The FA is being criticised for encouraging inequalities between women's and men's football and promoting gender bias. Manchester United Women boss Casey Stoney called the move "really disappointing".

All of her training sessions and matches have been cancelled. We weren't allowed to hug or even high-five.

She's 19 and plays for QPR where the boys' team is still playing. Women are as good and we deserve that equal opportunity," she tells Newsbeat. It's disheartening. It was started by the group Womens FC, which works on promoting female football from around the world.

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We were appalled by this decision, as it shows inequality to girls who play," they tell Radio 1 Newsbeat. They will want to play for club and country, however, they are being prevented from continuing with their training during this lockdown period which is wrong when boys can continue to play. Listen to Newsbeat live at and weekdays - or listen back here.

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