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Southeastern renames Tonbridge, Thanet and St Mary Cray railway stations for England’s Lionesses

10:02, 19 August 2023

Railway stations around the county have been renamed for the weekend in support of England’s Lionesses.

As Maidstone’s Alessia Russo and Gravesend-born Laura Coombs prepare for the game of their life against Spain tomorrow, Southeastern have shown their support.

Tonbridge railway station has been renamed to Toonbridge. Picture: Southeastern
Tonbridge railway station has been renamed to Toonbridge. Picture: Southeastern

Three stations in Kent have been given new names before the World Cup final.

Tonbridge has been renamed Toonebridge after Manchester United star and Euro’s final goalscorer Ella Toone.

While Thanet Parkway has been dubbed Thanet Stanway, after Bayern Munich midfielder Georiga Stanway.

Lastly, alongside a cheeky message of “she’s a keeper”, St Mary Cray was been changed to St Mary Earps as a nod to the Lionesses keeper.

On Friday, Russo gave a relaxed press conference and admitted she’ll reflect on what has been achieved after the event.

Thanet Parkway railway station has been renamed to Thanet Stanway after the England and Bayern Munich midfielder. Picture: Southeastern
Thanet Parkway railway station has been renamed to Thanet Stanway after the England and Bayern Munich midfielder. Picture: Southeastern
St Mary Cray has been renamed after the Lionesses number 1. Picture: Southeastern
St Mary Cray has been renamed after the Lionesses number 1. Picture: Southeastern

"This is the biggest game, the one you dream about, the one that means the most,” she said.

“I feel like it'll hit when we're in the tunnel and ready to walk out.

“It's an incredible occasion, it's been an unbelievable tournament. This is it, it's exactly where we want to be and we can't wait.

“All I want to do is go out and put in a performance we're proud of, and obviously win. We started this tournament wanting to win seven games and that’s still the message. This is the last one to go and we’re all really locked in.”

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