Sport in England are traditionally considered 'elitist', such as cricket and rugby union. Participants of other sports, notably association football, rugby league, boxing and athletics, are much more likely to come from state schools. In addition to many of the sports already mentioned, popular sports at junior level include netball and rounders, both of which are played almost entirely by girls. However, in recent times schoolgirls have increasingly played sports which are traditionally male, especially football and cricket, but also others such as rugby. Sport in England Sport in England plays a prominent role in English life. Sports brackets were found in Richard
Cap (sport) particular sport. Thus, a "cap" is awarded for each game played and so a player who has played "x" games, for the team, is said to have been "capped x" times or have won "x" caps. The practice of awarding a physical cap varies from sport to sport. It may be awarded prior to a player's debut or, particularly for national teams, a commemorative cap may be awarded after a player reaches the 100th cap. As an example, the England men's association football teams still awards physical caps. Players are awarded one cap for every match they play — unless