Scotland manager in free sport call

The manager of the Scottish women’ s football team has called for free access to sporting facilities for children to improve the nation’s health.

Shelley Kerr said the cost of taking part in some activities is too much for some. The 49-year-old was speaking as the team prepares for its first World Cup in France next month. “I don’t think that any child anywhere should pay to play sport. Facilities should be free and accessible. If you want to change the welfare of this country, they shouldn’t pay.”