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