England manager Sarina Wiegman has spoken of the importance in attracting fans to the Euros.
Despite low crowds at the Arnold Clark Cup, Wiegman is confident the hype will increase as the big summer tournament approaches.
“I think at the Euros, there will be crowds. That’s the big event that everyone is looking forward to,” she said before England’s victory over Germany, which ensured they won the four-team tournament.
“This tournament is so competitive but I’m not sure if it’s the weather, or the timings, and maybe coming out of Covid didn’t help.
“I hope we at least make people enthusiastic about the games, because the level is really high.”
Uefa said in November, external the record overall attendance for a Euros – currently 240,000 fans in the Netherlands in 2017 – is set to be eclipsed this summer.
More than 268,000 tickets had been requested from 118 countries in the latest public ballot, which followed a total of 162,000 tickets being reserved during a pre-sale period.
Canada’s Priestman believes the Lionesses will have a big following at the Euros.
Almost every England game is expected to be sold out, including their opening match at Old Trafford on 6 July.
“You would say the games that have been on have been a great advert for the women’s game and if there were fans there, you’d think they would inspire a whole group of players to go on and do well,” Priestman said after their defeat by Spain.
“Speaking openly and honestly, I thought there would be more fans at this tournament, for sure. But when the Euros come this summer, I can imagine they will come out and do their best to support the team that’s playing at home.”