And while equality between women’s and men’s football has not fully been reached, for many reasons, she remains proud of the work she’s done fighting for better conditions for younger generations. “I’ve really enjoyed the journey, creating change, really trying to fight for better pitches, better facilities, better backing, all that stuff,” she says, adding that she does envy players coming up now, who will play on a slightly more even playing field, pardon the pun. “We’ve created environments now that young girls can come into, and it should be easier for them.”

When Glamour asks what she’d like to see change in the world of women’s football, Angharad responds with the mammoth task of tackling a seriously sexist sports curriculum in schools. “One thing I have seen is the lack of opportunities that women and girls get in schools,” she says, stating her belief that all young girls should be encouraged to play, not just those whose parents can afford to take them to private clubs.

“I would love there to be more opportunities made where you have to have a girls football team at every age. We should have the same opportunity as the boys do, but we don’t. I think that will create a clearer pathway for girls to make football accessible for them… It’s something that I think over the next few years I’m really going to try and fight for because I do truly believe that everyone should have equal opportunity, especially in schools.”

Recent research backs up how much this would benefit young girls and women as well. A study by EE and psychologist Dr Sheila Redfern found that 93% of girls aged between 13-18 who play or watch football say the sport gives them more confidence and a feeling of belonging (69%) and positivity (57%).

As well as being an activist for equality and opportunity in the women’s football space, Angharad is something of a queer icon in the community too. Herself and fellow player Amy got married in June 2023 after playing together for Tottenham Hotspur. They are the first married couple in the Women’s Super League.

She describes the women’s football space as “on a pedestal” when it comes to its safe and inclusive environment, which “sets us apart from anything else”. It’s an equaliser, a community you can enter and feel like you belong, whoever you are. “It’s a safe space for anyone. Queer women, Black women, everyone is equal within football.”

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