16 h. ago Sarina Wiegman confirms England injury news vs Brazil with Hannah Hampton blow

The Lionesses are back in action on Saturday as they take on Brazil in a friendly at the Etihad Stadium before hosting Australia on Tuesday.

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16 h. ago Sarina Wiegman relishing Brazil challenge despite England's mounting injuries

The Lionesses take to the pitch for the first time since winning the Euros, but there will be plenty of changes in the side

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20 h. ago Sarina Wiegman relishing different challenge in England’s friendly with Brazil

The England squad will take to the field for the first time since winning the Euros this summer before facing Australia three days later.

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43 h. ago Sarina Wiegman responds as new research reveals ripple effect of Lionesses' Euro 2025 triumph

Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman and her Wales counterpart Rhian Wilkinson met with recipients of the Chase football programme to meet the next generation of coaches

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3 d. ago Amy Jones and England cannot avoid Ashes’ shadow over Australia rematch

Sides have reached Women’s Cricket World Cup semis but last winter’s whitewash gives Wednesday’s game an edgeAmy Jones has claimed that January’s Ashes whitewash “hasn’t been a topic of discussion” before Wednesday’s World Cup clash between England and Australia. And if you believe that, you’ll believe anything.Both teams have qualified for the semi-finals, so you could argue little will be at stake in Indore. You would be wrong. First, given the run of results in this World Cup, these sides are almost certain to finish first and second and therefore avoid a semi-final clash against each other – which means this game could well be a precursor to the eventual final in Navi Mumbai on 2 November. Cricket is a game played partly in the mind: nobody wants to be thumped by their opponents two weeks before they meet them in a global tournament final. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago New Zealand v England: second men’s T20 international – live

Match at Hagley Oval begins at 7.15am BSTCurran rises to England challenge after exileShare your thoughts with Rob via email2nd over: England 24-1 (Salt 20, Bethell 0) Duffy dug that wicket ball in short, which meant it hit high on the bat as Buttler came charging at him. Nicely bowled if he meant it.This Hagley Oval pitch looks better for batting than on Saturday. Salt climbs into a wide ball from Jacob Duffy, blasting it square on the off side for four, then top-edges a pull over the keeper’s head for another boundary. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Sarina Wiegman makes honest Millie Bright admission after retirement decision

The long-serving England defender, 32, has now announced her retirement from international football after earning 88 caps for the Lionesses.

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1 week ago Sarina Wiegman: I’ll always be ‘grateful’ to England retiree Millie Bright

Wiegman will start to prepare for life without the former Lionesses captain.

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1 week ago Lionesses squad: Lucy Bronze boost as three uncapped England players named for Brazil and Australia friendlies

Arsenal duo Katie Reid and Taylor Hinds earn first call-ups with likes of Lauren James, Lauren Hemp and Leah Williamson out injured

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1 week ago England: Marcus Rashford gets World Cup chance amid Thomas Tuchel challenge to 'push himself'

Rashford has opportunity to force his way into World Cup picture as Tuchel urges him to fulfil his potential

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1 week ago England suffer fresh injury blow ahead of crunch World Cup qualifier

Injuries are mounting in the Three Lions camp

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2 w. ago Sarina Wiegman and Mel B among stars backing girls’ rights campaign

Led by the charity Plan International UK, the campaign aims to highlight how progress towards gender equality is stalling.

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3 w. ago Cricket World Cup: England players kept grounded as challenge begins

Head coach Charlotte Edwards emphasises pride in shirt and says team are in a great place mentally and physicallyCharlotte Edwards is drawing on her memories of playing “for nothing” as an amateur to keep England grounded ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa in Guwahati on Friday.Edwards represented England between 1996 and 2016, playing 18 of those years before the arrival of professional contracts, and the England head coach joked this week that she could “write a book” about her tournament debut at the 1997 World Cup in India. There was also a serious point to be made to the current team, however, who were accused during January’s Ashes whitewash of having lost touch with reality following large pay rises in 2024. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago England players kept grounded as Cricket World Cup challenge begins

Head coach Charlotte Edwards emphasises pride in shirt and says team are in a great place mentally and physicallyCharlotte Edwards is drawing on her memories of playing “for nothing” as an amateur to keep England grounded going into their World Cup opener against South Africa in Guwahati on Friday.Edwards represented England between 1996 and 2016, playing 18 of those years before the arrival of professional contracts, and the England head coach joked this week that she could “write a book” about her tournament debut at the 1997 World Cup in India. There was also a serious point to be made to the current team, however, who were accused during January’s Ashes whitewash of having lost touch with reality following large pay rises in 2024. Continue reading...

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