FA under fire for ‘disrespecting women’s football’ with Euro venue choices
The FA has been accused of “disrespecting women’s football” by Iceland international Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir over the choice of venues for this summer’s Women’s Euros. While major…
Northern Ireland players support Kenny Shiels despite backlash to ’emotional women’ comment
Northern Ireland women’s team captain Marissa Callaghan has defended manager Kenny Shiels and praised him as a “a man of integrity who cares for us like we…
Northern Ireland manager Kenny Shiels apologises after claiming women ‘more emotional than men’
When Northern Ireland’s women’s team conceded five goals in a comprehensive defeat against the English Lionesses, manager Kenny Shiels attempted to explain his team’s capitulation to the…
How Bend It Like Beckham changed British culture
In a film filled with strong, multi-dimensional female characters (a rare feat at the turn of the millennium), the men can appear, at first watch, to take…
Northern Ireland manager Kenny Shiels claims women are ‘more emotional than men’
White angled a header wide across the face of goal, Lucy Bronze placed narrowly beyond the far post with her left foot after a lung-busting run, and…
England goalkeeper Mary Earps: ‘I was resigned to not going to the Euros – until I got an email’
Mary Earps has revealed how she was saved from international exile by an email that came out of the blue. This time last year, the Manchester United keeper…
Ellen White on track to break Wayne Rooney’s England goal record – before Harry Kane
Asked about the prospect of White netting her 50th international goal, Wiegman said: “I think 49 is already a big achievement, 50 is an even bigger achievement….
Ellen White scores 50th goal for England in ten-goal rout of North Macedonia
North Macedonia 0 England 10 Ellen White became the first woman to score 50 goals for England and moved within three of Wayne Rooney’s all-time England record…
Ellen White on track to break Wayne Rooney’s England goal record – before Harry Kane
Asked about the prospect of White netting her 50th international goal, Wiegman said: “I think 49 is already a big achievement, 50 is an even bigger achievement….
From a milk factory in Hull, to England’s first European final, the story of trailblazing Carol Thomas
On the eve of the men’s Euros last summer, there was a lone tweet – barely noticed – from Carol Thomas, the former England captain. “We may…
Leah Williamson ‘incredibly proud’ after being named as England captain for Euro 2022
Arsenal defender Leah Williamson has been named as England’s captain for the upcoming Women’s Euros this summer, replacing Steph Houghton after eight years of the Manchester City…
England’s trip to North Macedonia is a waste of time – so why are they taking a first-choice squad?
England should be flying a young, experimental side to waltz past minnows North Macedonia this week. Instead, nerves will be jangling unnecessarily for fans as the crucial…
Sarina Wiegman names almost unchanged squad and what it means for England’s plans for Euro 2022
Sarina Wiegman has made just one change to her England squad for next month’s Women’s World Cup qualifiers against North Macedonia and Northern Ireland, and her consistency…
Why Euro 22 will be a ‘significantly bigger event than the FA originally bid for’
This summer’s Women’s Euros will be a “significantly bigger event than what the FA originally bid for”, with four matches, including the final at Wembley, having already…
Exclusive: FA apologises as players complain about lack of diversity in International Women’s Day video
In February 2021, England initially named an entirely white senior national team squad for a friendly against Northern Ireland when regular Lionesses Nikita Parris and Demi Stokes…
‘Grandma Boss’ – the Dick, Kerr Ladies star midfielder who trained with a whippet and led a family dynasty
“Grandma Boss” was the family nickname for pioneering midfielder Alice Woods, who played for the famous Dick, Kerr Ladies football team. Woods travelled the world playing in…
How England positioned themselves as genuine Euro 2022 contenders – and justified Sarina Wiegman’s hiring
It is a little over four months until England welcomes Europe’s best sides for the European Championships, a tournament that has been the cornerstone of the Football…
Euro 2022: Who is already on the England bus and who should book a holiday to Mykonos
Niamh Charles Another one who has been in the squads but not often in the team, Niamh Charles hasn’t had much of a look-in on the pitch…
England claim first home win over Germany to lift inaugural Arnold Clark Cup
Against an under-strength, injury-hit Germany side, this was never going to be the ultimate test of England’s Championship-winning credentials, with the visitors missing at least 17 players…
England show signs of encouragement as they hold Women’s Euro 2022 favourites Spain to goalless draw
England 0 Spain 0 If England are to achieve their dream of winning this summer’s European Championships on home soil, then improving on their past performances against…
Hannah Hampton poised to make England debut against Uefa Women’s Euro 2022 favourites Spain
England head coach Sarina Wiegman is ready to make widespread changes for the visit of Spain on Sunday, including giving Aston Villa goalkeeper Hannah Hampton a surprise…
Sarina Wiegman’s 100 per cent win record ends as England held to draw by Canada
England looked the more likely of the sides to find a late winner, but found themselves up against a formidable brick wall-esque resistance in Canada’s Lyon centre-half…
Meet Bev Priestman, the Englishwoman who took Canada to the top of the world
Neville said he feels Priestman’s achievements were unparalleled last year. “I really believe Bev should have won that [Fifa Best] award because to win Olympic gold with…
Ellie Roebuck and Lucy Bronze return for England as Sarina Wiegman banks on ‘tougher tests’
Head coach Sarina Wiegman believes England need this month’s “tougher tests” against Canada, Spain and Germany to find out where they stand ahead of this summer’s Euros…
Lucy Bronze interview: How a ballerina inspired her return to fitness
There came a point last season when Lucy Bronze started to wonder whether the pain she was experiencing was all in her head. Every time she kicked…