England’s win over Jamaica was the last opportunity for players to impress – and Jess Carter and Ella Toone certainly did that, while Lauren James and Georgia Stanway got crucial minutes. One of the biggest questions going into the Euros has been the fitness of Chelsea forward James, but she gave Wiegman a boost by...
Wiegman said she was feeling “good” despite it being a week full of difficult decisions and conversations. Kirby’s retirement followed Wiegman’s decision not to include her in the Euros squad, while goalkeeper Earps was unhappy at her position as number two. Wiegman said it is “part of the job” to endure those experiences but she...
Each situation has come about in different circumstances but, combined, it makes for a grim picture. Kirby’s choice felt like the right one after the 31-year-old’s efforts to move from the fringes into the final 23-player Euros squad ultimately did not pay off. She had struggled with injury since starting every game at Euro 2022,...
Manager Wiegman had her hands full going into the camp after goalkeeper Mary Earps announced her shock international retirement and key defender Millie Bright withdrew from the squad to focus on her mental and physical wellbeing. Paris St-Germain stopper Earps had fallen down the pecking order, with Hannah Hampton increasingly looking more likely to secure...
After being in the England team since I was 21, it’s time to close that chapter of my life. I didn’t ever want this day to come, but I cannot tell you how proud I am it happened. It’s been the biggest honour to represent my country, one that I had only dreamt about as...
Spain beat England 1-0 in the 2023 World Cup final, but England reversed that scoreline to win the last match between the sides, at Wembley in February. And they go into Tuesday’s game with good momentum after an impressive display in their 6-0 win over Portugal on Friday. Aggie Beever-Jones caught the eye with her...
She had fielded questions regarding Earps’ retirement on Thursday, admitting it had been a “hard” start to the week. Wiegman was visibly emotional, reflecting on the good times they shared together and unwilling to discuss how frustrating the sudden departure of the 32-year-old may be. With only 13 caps for Hampton prior to kick-off, and...
Chelsea captain Millie Bright has withdrawn from the England squad for June’s Uefa Nations League matches to take an extended break and allow a period of recovery. Arsenal defender Lotte Wubben-Moy, who has 13 caps, has been called into Sarina Wiegman’s squad for the League A Group 3 games against Portugal and Spain. Bright, 31,...
Lionesses made splashy acquisitions last summer, including manager Jocelyn Precheur who coached PSG in the Champions League semi-finals last season. On the pitch, former WSL winner Kosovare Asllani led several eye-catching arrivals, along with 2011 World Cup champion Saki Kumagai, ex-Barcelona midfielder Maria Perez and experienced Swedish international Sofia Jakobsson. They have not blown the...
Celebrations begin for the London City Lionesses after they drew Birmingham City 2-2 in a dramatic final day of the Championship to finish top and secure promotion to the Women’s Super League for the first time. READ MORE: Birmingham City 2-2 London City Lionesses Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
In December 2023, London City Lionesses were bought by Kang, marking the start of a new era for the club. The South Korea-born American investor was inspired to invest in women’s sport after meeting the World Cup-winning US women’s national team in 2019. She has invested more than £40m in rugby and football, including US...
England will play Jamaica at Leicester’s King Power Stadium in their final friendly before Euro 2025. It is the first time the nations have faced each other, and will take place on Sunday, 29 June (17:00 BST). England begin the defence of their Euros title against France on 5 July, with the tournament being hosted...
Alex Pope BBC News, Bedfordshire Lloyd McDonagh The Lost Lionesses is being performed in Bedford after a successful run in London A theatrical production about the rebellious, unofficial England side that competed in the 1971 Women’s World Cup was “coming home”, its playwright said. Nicole Lockwood-West was inspired to write The Lost Lionesses by her...
England manager Sarina Wiegman says they “have to do things better” following a 3-2 defeat in Belgium in the Women’s Nations League but that she is “not concerned” with three months to go until Euro 2025. READ MORE: Lionesses lose to Belgium in poor display Read full article at source...
After two matches against Belgium in the Women’s Nations League, which Lionesses helped their case for Euro 2025 selection? Read full article at source...