- Gurinder Chadha, director of 'Bend It Like Beckham', has explained why a sequel to her film is timely.
- She believes the current support and success of the Lionesses make it the right moment for a follow-up.
- Chadha made these remarks ahead of England women's UEFA Women’s Euro finals match against Spain.
- The director noted that the original film contributed to changing the landscape for women's football.
- She is keen to explore what the characters would be doing 25 years after the events of the first movie.
- Watch video above.
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