Ahead of Euro 2022, the demand for women's football has never been higher, and this summer's tournament will show just how popular the game has become in Europe.

England will host the competition for the first time since 2005. Tickets to the opener at Old Trafford and final at Wembley have sold out, with limited left for matches at famous grounds including Saint Mary’s and Bramall Lane.

Hosting such high profile international matches at stadiums like these will hopefully start a domino effect when it comes to the start of the new Women's Super League season, which is a thought shared by former stars Harry Redknapp and David Seaman.

The two ex-professionals joined the England coaching ranks at Soccer Aid for UNICEF at the weekend, and before the annual charity match, they discussed the growth of women's football.

Redknapp praised the level of female talent on both the England and World XI teams, describing the quality as "getting better and better all the time."

The former Portsmouth and Spurs manager also suggested what could be done to grow the women’s game.

"I don’t know why they don’t play the games at the [men’s] stadiums," he told GiveMeSport Women. "Play the games at the stadiums, the pitches are incredible, they never wear out anymore."

Seaman echoed the sentiment, stating it would make for "a more special day out for the fans as well."

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Leah Williamson of Arsenal battles for possession with Rosella Ayane and Rachel Williams of Tottenham Hotspur during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal Women and Tottenham Hotspur Women at Emirates Stadium on May 04, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Hosting matches at the main grounds is becoming more regular in women's football, but it is still more of a special occasion for the teams rather than a norm.

Recent fixtures have shown that the demand is there — host a women's match at an elite stadium and the fans will flock.

Barcelona Femení wrote history back in March when a 91,553 strong crowd packed out the Nou Camp to watch their Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid.

Barca broke their own record just weeks later as they welcomed more than 91,600 fans to the iconic Catalonian stadium for their tie against Wolfsburg in the semi-final.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 22: General view inside the stadium as fans show their support during the UEFA Women's Champions League Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and VfL Wolfsburg at Camp Nou on April 22, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

The WSL has also seen fans arrive in their droves to support when fixtures have been played at the men's stadiums.

Liverpool Women's first ever match at Anfield in 2019 hosted 23,500, while Spurs currently hold the WSL record of a 38,262 strong attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for their North London Derby in the same year.

Games have also been played at venues such as the Emirates, Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium.

With tickets in high demand for Euro 2022, alongside the WSL's multi-year broadcast deal with Sky Sports and the BBC, now is the time to introduce more fixtures on the big stages and continue to grow the beautiful game.