11 h. ago Women’s Euro 2025: England fully fit to face Wales as eyes turn to Sweden v Germany – live

All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandPlayer guide | Wallchart | Tables | Mail TomDare mention Alessia Russo was a good pick for player of the match after her three assists against the Netherlands, without an afterword on Lauren James also being superb or highlighting the performances of Jess Carter or Hannah Hampton or any of the others in an all-around strong showing, and you will be accused of being influenced by PRusso.The not-so-witty merging of PR and the player’s name has become an insult online, used to denigrate anyone who suggests that Russo may be quite a good player. Your opinion cannot possibly be right; it’s Russo’s good PR team that has led you to believe that she is good. You have been influenced, you are a sheep, you have been blinded by the shiny Adidas adverts and the magazine cover shoots. Open your eyes, they scream into the online abyss, Russo is an average player, someone else was better, anyone else was better.Suzanne Wrack has written about how th...

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11 h. ago Alessia Russo rises above insults to prove she’s worth her England place

Online abuse of striker exposed as specious as selfless displays make her key to Lionesses’ successDare mention Alessia Russo was a good pick for player of the match after her three assists against the Netherlands, without an afterword on Lauren James also being superb or highlighting the performances of Jess Carter or Hannah Hampton or any of the others in an all-around strong showing, and you will be accused of being influenced by PRusso.The not-so-witty merging of PR and the player’s name has become an insult online, used to denigrate anyone who suggests that Russo may be quite a good player. Your opinion cannot possibly be right; it’s Russo’s good PR team that has led you to believe that she is good. You have been influenced, you are a sheep, you have been blinded by the shiny Adidas adverts and the magazine cover shoots. Open your eyes, they scream into the online abyss, Russo is an average player, someone else was better, anyone else was better. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘That’s our DNA’: Russo praises ‘proper English’ performance against Netherlands

England find form in 4-0 hammering of NetherlandsToone: ‘There are always doubters – we don’t listen to it’ Alessia Russo says England always knew they were capable of producing performances such as the one that delivered an emphatic 4-0 win against the Netherlands, as she praised her teammates for rediscovering their DNA.England were under pressure having been beaten by France in their opening Group D fixture at Euro 2025, knowing a defeat in this match could knock them out, but the defending champions had spoken in the buildup about wanting a “proper England” performance and Russo believed they found one. The Lionesses will be guaranteed a place in the quarter‑finals if they defeat Wales in St Gallen on Sunday. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Alessia Russo confident of Women’s Euro 2025 chances after England rediscover ‘DNA’

Russo and her team-mates ‘set the standard’ as they bounced back from defeat to thump the Netherlands 4-0

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3 d. ago Lauren James scores twice as England rise to pressure by thumping Netherlands

Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone were also on target.

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4 d. ago England predicted XI vs Netherlands as Alessia Russo eyes response from Lionesses

England striker Alessia Russo is expected to lead the line again as the Lionesses chase the win against the Netherlands which would help revive their Euros hopes

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4 d. ago Michelle Agyemang aims to forge her own path after solid start to England career

Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses face the Netherlands in a vital Euro 2025 group game on Wednesday.

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6 d. ago Lionesses will be going home if they do not shape up but history offers hope | Tom Garry

Much better display is needed against the Netherlands from a team with a habit of bouncing back under WiegmanThe England fans in Zurich have a new favourite song, replacing the word “Tequila!” with “Sarina!” It is a fun twist on a 1950s number from The Champs, written by the American saxophonist Chuck Rio. If the band’s name is fitting, for a few more days at least, for England’s status as defending champions, by full-time at Stadion Letzigrund against France the artist’s name was more in keeping with the mood among supporters, because Sarina Wiegman’s side are in genuine danger of being chucked out of Euro 2025.England will point to Alessia Russo’s goal at 0-0 being ruled out for an offside that did not seem conclusive even from zoomed-in VAR images, yet the simple truth is this: if England do not improve markedly when they face the Netherlands on Wednesday, they will probably be out before they face Wales in their final group match. Defeat would spell the end unless France lose to...

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8 d. ago A look at the big talking points ahead of England’s Euro 2025 opener vs France

Can the Lionesses stay cool, both literally and figuratively?

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9 d. ago Sarina Wiegman has ‘concern’ with social media but won’t police England’s usage

Alessia Russo recently revealed she will be avoiding social media at the Women’s European Championship in Switzerland.

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1 week ago Kevin Nisbet hit with £5milllion Millwall sucker punch as ex Aberdeen star's future thrown deeper into doubt

Nisbet had been told he would be given a chance to prove his worth at the Den next season - but that stance may have changed

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2 w. ago Inside Alessia Russo's life away from football – from Love Island brother to record

England women's ace Alessia Russo might have been glued to her TV screen on Monday evening as her brother made an appearance on ITV reality show Love Islans

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2 w. ago Russo off to Villa! Alessia’s brother Giorgio is Love Island bombshell

The Arsenal and England forward’s brother has joined the ITV2 reality show.

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3 w. ago England players avoid social media ahead of Euros citing abuse and harassment

England striker Alessia Russo and other Lioness players have said they will stay off social media ahead of the European Championship in Switzerland, citing 'damaging' online abuse

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3 w. ago Alessia Russo: I fell into ‘trap’ of scrolling social media at last Euros

The England striker spoke out after tennis player Katie Boulter detailed the abuse she has received.

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3 w. ago Lionesses: Alessia Russo and Ella Toone open up on social media 'trap' after Katie Boulter reveals abuse

Lionesses are preparing for their European Championships title defence in Switzerland next month

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3 w. ago Lionesses speak out on ‘damaging’ social media abuse ahead of Euro 2025

Alessia Russo says social media comments can be ‘damaging’ after tennis player Katie Boulter reveals the extent of the abuse she has received

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3 w. ago Lionesses stars speak out on ‘damaging’ social media abuse ahead of Euro 2025

Alessia Russo said social media comments can be ‘damaging’ after the tennis player Katie Boulter revealed the extent of the abuse she has received

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4 w. ago Keys to success: the 2025 Van Cliburn piano competition, the instrument’s Olympics

One of the world’s most prestigious and intensive musical competitions took over downtown Fort Worth these past few weeks. Will its winner prove to be another Yunchan Lim-style sensation?A distinctive line drawing of a grand piano adorns a clock face in Sundance Square. At night, it beams like a Tracey Emin installation, presiding over Fort Worth’s downtown district. At the intersection leading to Bass Performance Hall the crosswalk has been replaced with an oversized keyboard, and, inside the cavernous venue, sartorial style favours black and white stripes. A pop-up gift shop in the lobby boasts an array of musical-themed memorabilia; there’s the line drawing on a bubble-gum pink T-shirt, an enormous travel mug, a steak-branding fork. The theme-park feel is confirmed by a white Steinway emblazoned with Mickey Mouse – a limited hand-painted Disney edition (price on request). Welcome to piano city, smiles the sign.Every four years, piano lovers from across the world gather in this Te...

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