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England boss Wiegman’s standing at the roulette wheel about to go all-in on set starting XI – but is it really a safe bet?

July 27, 2023

Not gambling with your World Cup line-up when the Lionesses are in a sweet spot has its upsides. When the stakes are this high, it could soon be called into question, writes [...]

Fifa Women’s World Cup predictions: winners, Golden Boot, standout performer and surprise package

July 18, 2023

The offside Rule World Cup Daily with Sky Sports trio, WSL star and ex-England striker Tash Dowie, Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay, have their say … Who will win the [...]

England manager Wiegman faces difficult second album as Lionesses head off to Australia for World Cup

July 6, 2023

Faced with the tricky combination of injury-induced absences, a much-changed squad since Euros success, and the weight of expectation, the England boss finds herself with a [...]

Argentina v France preview: Messi to finally realise World Cup dreams by breaking holders’ hearts

December 18, 2022

Reigning world champions France take on Copa America kings Argentina in a glittering final, an occasion between two confident sides which will prove to be a close run affair. [...]

World Cup semi-finals preview: analysis and predictions for Argentina v Croatia and France v Morocco

December 12, 2022

And then there were four… The Offside Rule Podcast co-founders Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are back with their thoughts on this week’s big showdowns and who [...]

England v France preview: Three Lions to reach semi-finals after dramatic penalty shootout win over holders

December 10, 2022

England have proven themselves to be a threatening team over the duration of this tournament, but against Les Bleus they should expect their quarter-final to go the distance [...]

England v Senegal preview: Slick Three Lions to book their place in World Cup quarter-finals by overcoming resilient rivals

December 4, 2022

Focused England will get the job done against the Kings of Africa, but the pressure of knockout football presents a new challenge to overcome tonight, kick-off at 7pm, writes [...]