15 h. ago Sarina Wiegman and England still have work to do to blow away clouds of doubt | Suzanne Wrack

Glitzy Euro squad launch helps the feelgood factor but there are still questions over squad harmony, strength in depth and player welfareMusic thumping, quick transitions, a host of celebrities and inspirational words. There’s nothing like an England squad announcement video to get you in the mood for a major tournament. “I hope you can feel it from the streets to the stands, the summer is in the safest hands,” the poet Sophia Thakur tells us, exactly one month out from England’s first game of Euro 2025 against France.The slogan is “It’s time to go again” and the squad is announced by a host of big names, from Maisie Adam, Daisy May Cooper and Keely Hodgkinson, to David Beckham, Alex Scott, Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Millie Bright undergoes knee surgery after withdrawing from Lionesses squad contention

The defender has taken time away from the game to prioritise her

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18 h. ago Sarina Wiegman shuts out ‘noise’ after chaotic 10 days as Lionesses prepare to go on attack at Euro 2025

Wiegman insists England remain on track for Euros defence despite retirements and withdrawals

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18 h. ago Sarina Wiegman responds to Lionesses crisis claims: ‘There is always noise’

England have been rocked by the retirements of Fran Kirby and Mary Earps, while Millie Bright withdrew from consideration for selection for Euro 2025

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19 h. ago England not in ‘crisis’ ahead of Euro 2025, says boss Sarina Wiegman

Wiegman says the Lionesses have to deal with the ‘noise’.

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19 h. ago Sarina Wiegman dismisses suggestion of crisis in England camp ahead of Euro 2025

Wiegman insists Lionesses have ‘moved on’ after retirements and squad withdrawals

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21 h. ago England confirm Lionesses squad for Euro 2025 as Lauren James decision made

England’s 23-player squad has been confirmed as they try to defend their European title

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21 h. ago England squad announcement live: Lionesses team for Women’s Euros named with Lauren James included

Sarina Wiegman will name her 23 Lionesses to travel to Switzerland to Euro 2025 after the shock retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, plus Millie Bright’s withdrawal from selection

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21 h. ago England squad for Euro 2025: 23 Lionesses named to defend crown after three withdrawals

Sarina Wiegman has named her 23-player squad for next month's Euro 2025 as England's Lionesses look to defend their title despite absence of Mary Earps, Millie Bright and Fran Kirby

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24 h. ago England squad announcement live: Lionesses team for Women’s Euros to be named after Millie Bright withdraws

Sarina Wiegman will name her 23 Lionesses to travel to Switzerland to Euro 2025 after the shock retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, plus Millie Bright’s withdrawal from selection

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39 h. ago Bright withdraws from England’s Euro 2025 squad in latest blow for holders

Defender says decision ‘is right for my health and future’Mary Earps and Fran Kirby have also retired recentlyEngland have encountered another major blow to their hopes of defending the European Championship title this summer after the vice-captain, ­Millie Bright, withdrew from contention for the tournament in Switzerland next month on the eve of Sarina Wiegman naming her final 23-player squad.Bright says the decision “is the right thing for my health and my future” and it is understood her teammates have been sending her their full support for prioritising her mental and physical health. Nonetheless, the decision is a big setback for ­Wiegman before the defence of the title England won three years ago, coming swiftly after the news of both Mary Earps and Fran Kirby’s retirements from international football. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Millie Bright: Lionesses defender withdraws from England's Euro 2025 squad for her health

Millie Bright captained England during their run to the World Cup final in 2023 but the Chelsea centre-back will play no part in this summer's Euro 2025 after admitting she is “not able to give 100 per cent mentally or physically” to England’s title defence.

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46 h. ago Millie Bright explains withdrawal from Euro 2025 selection after latest England blow

Bright’s announcement follows the international retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby

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46 h. ago Predicting England’s Euro 2025 squad after three huge shocks

Sarina Wiegman is preparing to name her 23-player squad as the Lionesses embark on their bid for back-to-back Euros

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47 h. ago Millie Bright rules herself out of Lionesses squad for Euro 2025 in fresh blow for Sarina Wiegman

Chelsea defender has made herself unavailable for selection this summer because she is ‘not able to give 100 per cent mentally and physically’

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47 h. ago Millie Bright withdraws from England’s Euro 2025 squad for her health

‘This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make’Earps and Kirby have retired from international footballThe England vice-captain Millie Bright has withdrawn from this summer’s Euros in Switzerland, saying it “is the right thing for my health and my future”. The decision is a major setback for Sarina Wiegman before the defence of the title the Lionesses won three years ago.“This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make but after careful thought and discussions with my team, I have decided to withdraw from selection for the England squad ahead of Euro 2025,” Bright said in an Instagram post. “Football has given me so much and representing my country has always been my greatest honour. My pride and ego tells me to go but I think the team and the fans deserve more. Right now I’m not able to give 100% mentally or physically. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Predicting England’s Euro 2025 squad after two shock retirements

Sarina Wiegman is preparing to name her 23-player squad as the Lionesses embark on their bid for back-to-back Euros

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62 h. ago Spain vs England live: Result and reaction as Pina double sinks Lionesses in Nations League decider

Spain 2-1 England: The Lionesses lost their final match before their Euro 2025 squad announcement

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3 d. ago Sarina Wiegman ‘pretty close’ to knowing Euro 2025 squad as Lionesses selection looms

England have one more Nations League game against Spain before the squad is named

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3 d. ago Lucy Bronze gets behind Millie Bright after Chelsea star's withdrawal from England squad

Millie Bright wont be involved for England in their UEFA Nations League match in Spain after the Chelsea star decided to prioritise her physical and mental health

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