European Football

Euro 2022: The reincarnation of striker turned England full-back Rachel Daly on Sarina Wiegman’s watch

July 8, 2022

Under Neville, playing the 30-year-old at full-back felt like being about shoehorning someone into the team. With the current manager, it feels like she is picking the best [...]

My first Women’s Euros experience felt like the start of something special – and not just for England. One day all fans could feel at home on the terraces

July 7, 2022

England beat Austria in a record-breaking and jubilant Euro 2022 opener last night – but the real joy for Um-E-Aymen Babar is in witnessing first-hand how the women’s [...]

England v Austria preview: Lionesses to get off to flyer in Euro 2022 opener

July 6, 2022

The Austrians are in decent form, but the home side’s threat in attack, strength off the bench, and dominant head-to-head record will see them cruise to victory, writes [...]

Euro 2022 team preview: Buoyant England to reach final but be stung by tournament experts Germany

July 5, 2022

As the European Championships kick off tomorrow, fans can help roar the unbeaten Lionesses all the way to Wembley. But with the quality of opposition in their way, it just [...]

Euro 2022 ones to watch: England’s comeback kid Chloe Kelly

July 5, 2022

The Manchester City striker’s post-injury form is peaking at just the right time for her first senior Euros, writes Um-E-Aymen Babar. Name: Chloe Kelly Club: Manchester [...]

England’s Miss Dependable Keira Walsh full of promise for Euro 2022

July 2, 2022

With all the focus on captain Williamson’s move into midfield, we’ve been guilty of overlooking the reliable 25-year-old’s quality and consistency for her country, [...]

England stroll past Switzerland but there are four selection headaches facing Wiegman at Euro 2022

June 30, 2022

The Lionesses have enjoyed the perfect build-up to the Euros, but the manager still has some tough calls to make, writes Jessy Parker Humphreys. England finished their final [...]

Euro 2022 ones to watch: England’s rising star Lauren Hemp

June 30, 2022

The young winger’s been racking up domestic awards since bursting on to the scene at just 16 – now she’s tipped to light up the international stage at her first [...]

England passing Spain, Germany and Netherlands tests gives them an edge over their Euro 2022 rivals

June 25, 2022

The Lionesses’ 5-1 comeback win over the holders is the latest in a string of impressive results against higher-ranked opponents this year, which will have given [...]

Euro 2022 team preview: Netherlands to ultimately fall short in title defence

June 24, 2022

Ahead of what will be an intriguing friendly with England tonight, we take a look at how the current European champions are shaping up for another tilt at a major tournament. [...]