TIM HOWARD has welcomed the arrival of the new FA Women’s Super League, and says the game in this country can learn a lot from its American counterpart.

Everton’s US international keeper says women’s football in the States is far more advanced than in the UK, but believes that the formation of the WSL can help further promote the sport, and help create a winning mentality at international level.

“Moving the women’s league to the summer is a good move,” says Howard, “It’s the close season for the men’s game, there’s not a lot to write about for the reporters, so it’s a good chance for them to get much more exposure in the media and with the fans.

“Women’s football is huge in America. The blueprint for our success in the States has come from giving the girls and opportunity and an outlet. The talent will take over, you just have to supply them with the fields and the coaching and the facilities.

“In England, the mindset is a little different. Americans are more liberal to it. That just goes back to difference in culture and having an open-mindedness about the game.

“The women’s team have done tremendous things in America and won more trophies than the men’s team. In England, that needs to change and hopefully it will start to do so with the introduction of this league.

“Having said that, the USA lost 2-1 to England last week which was a great result for the English team!”