Fans were left delighted this morning after it was announced that the iconic Masters Football is returning to TV screens around the country.

The popular six-a-side event was last shown in 2011, having started on Sky Sports in 2000.

With retired players over the age of 35 able to take part, Roy Keane, Bryan Robson, Andy Cole, Ally McCoist and Matt Le Tissier were often among the star-studded line-ups.

New sports documentary streaming site 360 Sports TV announced it would be rebooting the event, starting with a tournament in Glasgow on July 8th.

The tournament is set to feature players from Celtic, Rangers, Liverpool and Manchester United, with Paul Scholes, Steve McManaman, Michael Mols and Wes Brown all touted to play.

A full, major tournament with regional heats is also being planned by 360 Sports TV for 2023.

There was a glaring omission from today’s exciting announcement, however. Women’s football.

The women’s game has rocketed in popularity since Masters Football was last on TV. It is now broadcast on Sky Sports to millions of viewers and played at main stadia such as the Emirates and Wembley.

As a result, women’s football should also be included in the rebooted version of Masters Football.

There are numerous female footballing legends that could take part, including England stars Rachel Yankey, Fara Williams, Faye White, Kelly Smith, Alex Scott and Sue Smith.

International stars such as America's Hope Solo and Mia Hamm, Germany's Birgit Prinz and China's Sun Wen could also be involved.

The female players could be incorporated into the main tournament, lining up alongside the male legends. This now happens at Soccer Aid, with Williams and Smith both playing in last year’s charity football match.

If this isn’t possible, a standalone women’s Masters Football tournament could be launched, with each team made up of solely female stars.

Given the growth of women’s football over the recent years, fans would likely appreciate seeing female stars involved in the relaunch of Masters Football.

Founder and producer of 360 Sports TV, John Warrington, has revealed the new edition of Masters Football would feature “new ideas”

“Masters Football was always pioneering; for example, it was the first football tournament as far as we know to use a version of VAR back in 2009,” he said.

“Our production team is working on new ideas and ways to engage an audience and coverage of the 360 Sports TV Masters will be a superb viewer experience.”

Fingers crossed this involves women’s football!