Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone speaks about the death of her father, and how England team-mate and lifelong friend Alessia Russo supported her throughout. READ MORE: ‘I don’t think I grieved, I don’t think I thought it was real’ Season Two of the Tooney and Russo Show drops on BBC Sounds on Friday 30 May,...
After nine weeks out, Toone was back with a bang. She scored six goals in her first five games back for United, including a stunning hat-trick against rivals Manchester City. “When I was back on the grass and around the girls I was like ‘I miss it’ and that’s when I knew I was ready...
Earlier this week, Chelsea captain Millie Bright withdrew from the England squad for their upcoming Nations League matches to take an extended break and allow a period of recovery. England welcome Portugal to Wembley on Friday (19:45 BST), before travelling to Barcelona to face Spain on Tuesday (18:00 BST). Bright, 31, who led Chelsea to...
The Windies series is followed by a further three T20s and three one-day internationals against India, who are then hosting the 50-over World Cup in September. The ECB have not given a timeframe for Knight’s return but are hopeful she will be available for selection for September’s tournament. Knight led England for nine years before...
Jo Lonsdale BBC North East and Cumbria Investigations John Wright A golden eagle named Talla, photographed here in Scotland, was seen on a crag in Northumberland in March After years of absence, golden eagles are beginning to venture back into England from the south of Scotland, leading to hopes they might nest. Among those crossing...
Tottenham defender Ella Morris has pulled out of the England women squad to face Portugal in the Nations League after suffering a serious knee injury in training. The 22-year-old, who is yet to make her debut for the Lionesses, is set for a lengthy spell out after injuring her cruciate ligament. She has returned to...
Exeter’s England winger Claudia MacDonald has signed a new contract for the 2025-26 Premiership Women’s Rugby season. The 29-year-old, who has won 35 England caps, joined the club in 2022 and has scored 25 tries in 29 games during a spell that has been hampered by a serious neck injury. MacDonald earned an England recall...
Buttler, who resigned as captain in February following a wretched 18-month run of results, will keep wicket and bats at number five. On Buttler, arguably England’s greatest white-ball batter of all-time, being freed of the captaincy, Brook said: “That weight will be lifted off his shoulders. “He’s the best white-ball player in the world. He...
There remain unanswered questions regarding Earps’ decision to retire, but one thing is clear – Hampton is England’s number one. The 24-year-old has been limited to 13 caps since making her senior debut in 2022, partly because she was dropped from the squad in later that year because of attitude concerns, and due to Earps’...
Sadio Mane will miss Senegal’s friendly matches against the Republic of Ireland and England after asking to be excused for the games. Read full article at source...
England and Leicester Tigers prop Dan Cole will retire at the end of season. The 38-year-old is the second most capped men’s player in England history, having made 118 appearances for his country. Cole, who also twice toured with the British and Irish Lions, came through Leicester’s academy and has played 340 senior games and...
England goalkeeper Mary Earps has retired from international football with immediate effect. Earps made 53 senior appearances over eight years for England, playing a significant role in the Lionesses winning Euro 2022 and reaching the final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. However, the 32-year-old has more recently lost her international place to Hannah Hampton...
Hartley, 26, could make his England return this week in the one-day international series against West Indies, which starts on Thursday at Edgbaston. He has had a decent start to the season with Lancashire but has still been putting in the hours amid the perennials. “It is a 5am or 5:30am wake-up, walk the dogs,...
England suffer a heartbreaking exit from the UEFA European Under-17 Championship on goal difference despite winning a six-goal thriller against Czechia. WATCH MORE: ‘Simply sublime’ – Arsenal youngster Dowman scores brilliant goal Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
England head coach Charlotte Edwards has confirmed that captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is unlikely to bowl this summer. All-rounder Sciver-Brunt, 32, has been recovering from a long-standing Achilles problem which worsened during England’s thrashing by Australia in the Women’s Ashes at the start of the year. She subsequently played a starring role in Mumbai Indians’ Women’s...