6 h. 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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28 h. ago ‘We thrive under pressure’: Hemp defiant despite England’s losing start

Lionesses facing must-win game against NetherlandsHemp: ‘We’re going to make sure we’re back at our best’Lauren Hemp said the Lionesses “thrive under pressure” after a 2-1 defeat by France plunged them into in effect a must-win game against the Netherlands on Wednesday.England’s midfield collapse was concerning in their Euro 2025 opener, the team sloppy in possession and punished on the wings, but Hemp struck a defiant tone. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago England Women told to face Euro 2025 reality and rediscover 'untouchable' selves

England's Euro 2025 campaign got off to a painful start with defeat against France but the Lionesses' players have outlined how they can bounce back on Wednesday

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44 h. 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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45 h. ago The fundamental flaw in England’s team that led to critical Euro 2025 defeat by France

France 2-1 England: The Lionesses were repeatedly ripped open in their first match of Euro 2025 and must now beat Netherlands to keep their trophy defence alive

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46 h. ago England v France live: Sloppy Lionesses fall to opening Women’s Euro 2025 defeat despite frantic finish

England 1-2 France: The Lionesses offered very little threat until Keira Walsh’s late goal gave the holders some hope

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3 d. ago Jamie Smith’s sensational century gives England hope but India seize their moment

Second Test, D3: India 587 and 60-1; England 407Wicketkeeper hits unbeaten 184 but India in chargePressure? What pressure? Or to pinch a line from Keith Miller, the great Australian all-rounder and a fighter pilot during second world war: “There is no pressure in Test cricket. Real pressure is when you are flying a Mosquito with a Messerschmitt up your arse.”Notwithstanding this old truism, there was still a fair bit on the line when Jamie Smith strode out to middle at 11.12am here on the third morning. Joe Root had been uncharacteristically strangled down leg, Ben Stokes had been blown away by a brutish first ball and Mohammed Siraj, a fiery fast bowler known to get on a roll, was eyeing up a hat-trick. Oh, and England were 84 for five, 503 runs behind India’s first innings. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Euro 2025 live: Norway defeat hosts Switzerland in thriller after Finland beat 10

Norway come from behind to beat hosts Switzerland 2-1 after Finland’s narrow win over 10-player Iceland

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5 d. ago Ella Toone's Tyldesley childhood forged Man United star into a history maker ahead of Euro 2025

Ella Toone's goal in the Euro 2022 helped to change the landscape of women's football in England but her passion for the game first discovered in Tyldesley remains a constant

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6 d. ago Ella Toone's gift from pals that means she can 'hug' late dad at Women's Euros

The pillow with her late dad's face on is among several sentimental items that Ella said she would take to Switzerland to make her hotel room at the Women's Euros feel like home

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6 d. ago Thousands of drivers in England could face new 11pm to 5am rule

The driving licence rules are already used in Canada, New Zealand and Northern Ireland - with the Labour Party government under pressure to bring them in in England too

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7 d. ago ‘Healthy competition’ can drive England to Euro glory – Ella Toone

The Manchester United star scored twice as England beat Jamaica 7-0 in their final game before defending their title in Switzerland.

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1 week ago Thomas Tuchel warned England face 'massively challenging' 2026 World Cup

England boss Thomas Tuchel has plenty of pressure on his shoulders ahead of the 2026 World Cup as he bids to win a first trophy for the Three Lions since 1966 in the United States

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2 w. ago Beth Mead urges England to feed off the pressure of European title defence

The Lionesses squad travelling to Switzerland this summer is very different from the one that lifted the trophy on home soil at Euro 2022.

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2 w. ago UK grocery watchdog investigating Amazon over alleged supplier payment delays; company insolvencies jump – business live

Groceries Code Adjudicator calls on suppliers to share their experiences of working with AmazonThe number of companies collapsing across England and Wales jumped last month, in a sign of the economic pressures hitting firms.There were 2,238 company insolvences in England and Wales during the month, which is 8% higher than in April and 15% more than in May 2024.“This latest rise in corporate insolvencies reflects the harsh reality many businesses face: fragile demand is not keeping pace with rising costs. Even the increasingly-likely prospect of rate cuts in August won’t do much to fix this – insolvency levels will remain elevated for the foreseeable future.“Sectors like hospitality are having a particularly challenging time in this environment, in no small part due to the impact on labour costs of April’s National Insurance and minimum wage increases. These businesses are now approaching what are some of their peak months and will be hoping for strong trading to bolster their resili...

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2 w. ago It would be remarkable to drop Ollie Pope after 171 – Ben Stokes

Pope will line up for England against India despite pressure on his number three place from Jacob Bethell.

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2 w. ago England are right to stick with a settled top six – Bethell should follow the Lara model | Mark Ramprakash

Ollie Pope retains his No 3 spot for the first Test and India wouldn’t mind having a bit more of that kind of continuityThere always seems to be one man under pressure in England’s batting lineup and consensus over the winter seemed to be that Jacob Bethell’s emergence had put Ollie Pope’s place at risk. Pope has clung on to his place for the start of the India series and my view is that Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum should be very careful before they mess with what is probably the most settled top six of any Test side in the world at the moment.There was speculation about both Pope and Zak Crawley before they scored centuries in last month’s game against Zimbabwe, but that performance should have secured their spots for this series at least. Bethell is a huge talent and some really top cricketers have spoken very highly about his performances and potential – clearly his time will come. He was impressive in New Zealand over the winter and since then we’ve seen exhilarating glimpse...

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2 w. ago Bank of England ‘unlikely’ to cut interest rates as inflation pressure grows

Most economists think the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep rates on hold when it meets on Thursday.

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2 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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2 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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