7 h. ago Beth Mead lauds ‘unbelievable’ Ella Toone as England reach Euro 2025 quarters

England bounced back from a tournament-opening defeat to France to beat the Netherlands 4-0, but still finished runners-up in Group D.

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8 h. ago England call the Toone and now look serious contenders at Euro 2025 | Suzanne Wrack

Ella Toone has made a huge impact since returning to the side and her link-up with Bronze and James on the right in the 6-1 win against Wales was electricThe Greek inscription above the door to the stunning Abbey Library of Saint Gall in St Gallen translates as “healing place of the soul”. To the west, heart and soul was the talk of the city overrun with red and white shirts, Wales desperate for their heart, their Welsh spirit, to help them overcome a huge gap in quality and professional development over their neighbours England.There would be no healing of the soul for Wales, though there is plenty of heart to take from their first major tournament appearance drawn in the toughest of groups. Two goals, including one in St Gallen, set up by the mercurial Jess Fishlock and scored by Hannah Cain against England, were the reward for their labour against Europe’s elite. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Ella Toone fires Sweden warning after England's statement win against Wales

England star Ella Toone grabbed a goal and two assists as England put six past Wales in their final group game to set up a Euros quarter-final against Sweden on Thursday

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34 h. ago Heatwave death warnings issued for England as temperatures soar towards 35C

It comes as six million homes have been hit with a hosepipe ban and fire chiefs have warned of a increased risk of wildfires and drowning as people try to escape the heat in pools and ponds.

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44 h. ago Heatwave peaks TODAY at 35C as 6million homes are hit by hosepipe bans and fire chiefs warn of wildfire and drowning risks

Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands and southern and eastern England until 9am on Monday, warning of the potential for a rise in deaths.

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44 h. ago Sir Andrew Strauss has Ashes warning for England after 'Red for Ruth' day at Lord's

The last England captain to conquer Australia in Ashes combat Down Under believes Ben Stokes has the batting firepower to repeat his triumph of 2010-11, but taking 20 wickets regularly remains a concern

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64 h. ago Authority over death belongs to God alone, Church of England leader warns

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell spoke out against the assisted dying Bill.

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68 h. ago Here comes the heat! Amber alert warning in the south of England as 'killer' heatwave peaks at 32C and second hosepipe ban to hit one million Brits

Temperatures are set to rocket to 32C in parts of central and southern England on Friday with the East and West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West under amber alert.

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68 h. ago Amber heat health alerts and hosepipe bans across parts of England amid heatwave

The warnings and restrictions come as hot and dry weather scorches England, with temperatures set to rise further over the weekend.

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69 h. ago Amber heat health alert for parts of England amid warning ‘rise in deaths likely’

An amber heat health alert has been issued for large parts of England, with authorities warning soaring temperatures over the weekend are likely to cause a rise in deaths.

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3 d. ago Sunbathing Brits issued heat health alert as 32C scorcher is this year's third heatwave

The UK is bracing for another heatwave this weekend, with temperatures set to rise across the country — and a health warning has been issued to all regions of England

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4 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 Lauren James double ignites England’s Euro campaign in thrashing of Netherlands

From shambolic to sublime, England, the reigning European champions, brushed off fears of a group stage exit with a thrilling and clinical 4-0 defeat of the Netherlands to put progression firmly in their hands.Woken up by a somewhat humbling 2-1 loss to France on Saturday, a more recognisable England arrived at the 2025 Euros, two goals from Lauren James and one apiece from Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone ensuring a win against Wales on Sunday will be enough for England to book a place in the knockout stage while France and the Netherlands battle it out for the other Group D spot. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Lioness Ella Toone wants female footballers to get 'recognition they deserve' with new launch

Manchester United player, Ella Toone, has launched a creative agency to help female footballer players become "household names" and nurture "solid relationships with major brands"

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4 d. ago Threat of Trump tariffs ‘puts businesses at risk of going bust’

Bank of England says further rise in trade taxes could weaken demand, increase costs and make banks less willing to provide loansBusiness live – latest updatesThe looming threat of much higher tariffs amid Donald Trump’s trade war could lead to a fresh wave of companies going bust and cause financial losses for banks, the Bank of England has warned.The Bank’s financial policy committee said a rise in trade levies would compound existing vulnerabilities, with the risks to global growth and inflation having grownas a result of the president’s ever-changing border tax rates and an escalating conflict in the Middle East. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago How early has a defending champion exited an international tournament?

Plus: more non top-flight teams playing in Europe, alumni of semi-finalists and England captains in one teamMail us with your questions and answers“The Lionesses will be out of Euro 2025 after two games if they lose to the Netherlands on Wednesday and France avoid defeat against Wales,” laments Sarah Cassidy. “Would that be the earliest a defending champion has been eliminated at a major international tournament?”In a less deathly group, England’s 2-1 defeat by France on Saturday would have been a wake-up call rather than a final warning. But that’s what it was, and if England lose to the Netherlands their title defence will probably be over after two games. Even a draw would leave them needing favours from other teams. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago The Knowledge | How early has a defending champion exited an international tournament?

Plus: more non top-flight teams playing in Europe, alumni of semi-finalists and England captains in one teamMail us with your questions and answers“The Lionesses will be out of Euro 2025 after two games if they lose to the Netherlands on Wednesday and France avoid defeat against Wales,” laments Sarah Cassidy. “Would that be the earliest a defending champion has been eliminated at a major international tournament?”In a less deathly group, England’s 2-1 defeat by France on Saturday would have been a wake-up call rather than a final warning. But that’s what it was, and if England lose to the Netherlands their title defence will probably be over after two games. Even a draw would leave them needing favours from other teams. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Ella Toone says England face no added pressure despite defeat at Euro 2025

Ella Toone believes England are under no added pressure despite losing 2-1 to France in their Euro 2025 opener

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7 d. ago Met Office expands thunderstorm warning as flash floods could hit UK

Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across England ahead of what is expected to be the third heatwave of 2025

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8 d. ago Ruthless France take advantage of Wiegman’s gamble on Lauren James | Nick Ames

Decision to play Chelsea forward left England outnumbered in midfield during damaging opening defeat at Euro 2025 The hour mark was approaching when Sarina Wiegman rolled the dice or, perhaps more accurately, reached for the comfort blanket. A salvage operation of this scale had not been part of anyone’s masterplan, but at least Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly knew exactly how to move the dial at a European Championship. They were the history makers at Wembley in England’s most recent appearance on this stage; if it was going to be anyone, it surely had to be them.There were to be no heroics this time, even if Selma Bacha’s late clearance was ultimately all that came between Wiegman’s players and a draw. That statement is, in itself, illusory because the manager must face questions about her selection here. She had plumped for Lauren James’s explosive gifts in the No 10 position, sticking to the claim that the Chelsea forward was ready to ramp up her recovery from injury, but the call ba...

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