3 d. ago Maisie Symonds recalls difficult health journey in 2022 to first England call

The 22-year-old Brighton midfielder has been named in Sarina Wiegman’s 24-strong squad for the upcoming Nations League doubleheader against Belgium.

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7 d. ago Richard Wigglesworth: ‘I’ll be honest and think of nothing but the Lions’

Newly selected British & Irish Lions assistant on his journey as a coach, picking Steve Borthwick’s brain and Andy Farrell breaking the newsRichard Wigglesworth was in the garden with his five-year-old daughter, two days after England’s thumping win over Wales, when the phone rang. It was Andy Farrell and as much as Margot was not happy that her father was on the phone, it was a call he had to take. England’s storming finish to the Six Nations may not be the only reason Wigglesworth has been seconded to the British & Irish Lions but it can only have helped, and so the 41-year-old completes Farrell’s lineup, the first England coach to do so since Steve Borthwick in 2017.It is easy to forget that more than two years ago, Wigglesworth was still playing for Leicester Tigers. He was a player-coach when Borthwick got the call from England in December 2022 and as a result, Wigglesworth immediately hung up his boots and took interim charge at Welford Road. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Salman Rushdie to publish new collection of stories, The Eleventh Hour

The first fiction the author has written since he was attacked in 2022 comprises three novellas and two shorter works set across India, England and the USSalman Rushdie will publish a new collection of stories later this year, the first work of fiction he has written since he was attacked in 2022.The Eleventh Hour comprises three novellas and two shorter works set across India, England and the US, all places Rushdie has lived. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Reece James explains celebration as reaction to stunning first England goal questioned

Reece James netted his first goal for England against Latvia, on his first start since September 2022, and yet the Chelsea right-back didn't seem to celebrate his free-kick

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1 week ago Thomas Tuchel has plan in place to get the best out of 'leader' Jude Bellingham for England

Jude Bellingham played a big part for England at the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024, and manager Thomas Tuchel has outlined how he aims to get the best out of the midfielder

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2 w. ago Christian teacher sacked for telling pupils being gay is a sin and trans people are 'just confused' loses High Court challenge

Glawdys Leger made the comments to her pupils during a religious studies lesson at Bishop Justus Church of England School in Bromley, south London , in February 2022.

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2 w. ago Thomas Tuchel told England star who 'spat dummy out' deserves Three Lions ban

Ben White has not played for England since walking out of the Three Lions squad during the 2022 World Cup and Thomas Tuchel has spoken to the Arsenal defender about a return

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2 w. ago Mikel Arteta defends ‘brave’ White for England snub during Southgate reign

Defender has not played for country since 2022White now back in frame under Thomas TuchelMikel Arteta has defended Ben White’s “brave” decision to make himself unavailable for England under Gareth Southgate and revealed the 27-year-old had been “struggling” with the national team.The Arsenal defender has not played for his country since leaving England’s squad at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar for personal reasons after a rumoured falling-out with the then assistant Steve Holland, but is back in the frame after talks with Thomas Tuchel. The new England manager confirmed White “would love to be back in the squad” despite not being picked for the World Cup qualifiers against Latvia and Albania as he returns from a long spell out after knee surgery in November. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Mikel Arteta hails 'very brave' Ben White as reason for Arsenal star's England exile is revealed

The Arsenal defender is back in contention for the England national team having not featured since late 2022

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3 w. ago Baroness Sue Campbell on changing the game – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Baroness Sue Campbell joins Suzy Wrack and Sophie Downey to discuss her journey and her recent book, The Game ChangerOn today’s podcast, Suzy Wrack and Sophie Downey sit down with Baroness Sue Campbell to talk about her new book, The Game Changer, and her remarkable career in sport. From kicking a ball around in the school playground to leading the transformation of women’s football as the FA’s Director of Women’s Football, Campbell shares the challenges and triumphs of her journey. She discusses her role in the London 2012 Olympics, the importance of grassroots development, and the impact of England’s historic Euro 2022 victory. Plus, Baroness Sue Campbell shares her thoughts on the future of the game and what still needs to be done to ensure lasting progress. Join the Fantasy League this season on FantasyWSL.net. Code GUARDIANWFW.Sign up for our weekly women’s football newsletter – all you need to do is search ‘Moving the Goalposts sign up’ or follow this link. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool fans' legal claims against UEFA over the 2022 Champions League final, where supporters were tear

A High Court judge has ruled that the legal claims of more than 800 Liverpool supporters against UEFA over the chaos of the 2022 Champions League final can be heard in England.

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4 w. ago Home nations readying Women's World Cup bid after FIFA makes preference clear

England hosted the Women's European Championships in 2022 and could join forces with the other nations of the UK in staging the Women's World Cup further down the line

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