On the day that tickets for the tournament, which will be staged in the North-West of England, went on sale, Don Foster, MP for Bath and Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, welcomed efforts made so far.

The group of MPs, from all the major parties, commended The FA for "setting reasonable ticket prices" that they feel will encourage more people to enjoy the largest women's sporting event ever held in the UK.

The Finals begin on 5 June 2005 when England play in the opening game against Finland at the City of Manchester Stadium and Government also hopes that the profile of the two-week tournament will promote women's football and women's sport in general, encouraging more participation from seven to eleven-year-olds.

Commenting on Women's Euro 2005, Foster said: “I am excited by the opportunities that hosting the women’s European football championships will provide women’s sport in England.

“By setting reasonable ticket prices for the championship, the FA has shown that it understands the importance of getting families and young people of diverse backgrounds involved in and supporting women’s sport.

“With child obesity increasing and the number of girls participating in sports continuing to lag behind their male counterparts, it’s important to get girls more active.

“The championships will not only inspire young girls to take up sports and live more active lives, but show them that team sports at an international level is very definitely not a boys-only domain.”

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