England Women

Personality contest: Wiegman favours using trusted lieutenants over England players in their rightful positions, but is it square pegs in round holes?

October 12, 2022

The Lionesses manager could do with being more flexible over team selection in future after sticking rigidly with the familiar characters and her innovative interpretation of [...]

Amber warning: Republic of Ireland star Barrett on how revitalised squad’s ‘tightest we’ve ever been’ ahead of World Cup play-off with Scotland

October 11, 2022

Ireland forward Amber Barrett took time out from preparing for tonight’s Battle of the Celts to tell Ruby Malone about their remarkable turnaround in results, [...]

England v Czech Republic preview: top professional Bronze focused on match not personal 100th cap milestone

October 10, 2022

Defender has no room for sentiment despite being on the cusp of a century of appearances for the Lionesses, writes Ruby Malone. Images: Ruby Malone Lucy Bronze may be set to [...]

Lionesses to stand in solidarity with USA team at Wembley after ‘sickening’ US abuse report

October 6, 2022

England will unite with the USA team by wearing teal armbands at Wembley to show “solidarity with sexual abuse victims”, writes Um-E-Aymen Babar. Image: [...]

Five things we spotted at England’s training session ahead of USA clash

October 4, 2022

A sold-out Wembley plays host to the Lionesses’ upcoming clash with the world champions on Friday, kick-off 8pm. Here’s what our reporter Rachel Roberts noticed while [...]

Thank you, Lionesses: Unlike me, my stepdaughter will now live in a society where it’s normal to be football mad

August 2, 2022

Laura Lawrence is grateful to the Euro champions for sparking change for the younger generations, but for women in football like our columnist who were excluded from playing, [...]

About last night: Joyous fan reactions to England’s historic Euros win over Germany at Wembley

August 1, 2022

We’ve heard what the Lionesses have had to say about their first major tournament win on home soil — now here’s what it means to their loyal supporters… [...]

England stalwart Millie Bright v Golden Boot contender Alexandra Popp a fascinating subplot to Euro 2022 final

July 29, 2022

The German striker’s in direct battle with Mead for the coveted top scorer trophy, but the colossal Lionesses centre-back stands in her way at Wembley on Sunday, writes [...]

Earps repays Wiegman’s faith by becoming England’s keeper of dreams at Euro 2022

July 29, 2022

Attackers will take the plaudits but the unflappable Manchester United shot-stopper has come in from the cold to hand the Lionesses a place in the final, writes Daniel Fine. [...]

“Come on, England!”: I’m Irish but cheering for the Lionesses to win Euro 2022 because they’ve done so much for women’s football

July 25, 2022

As an Irish woman, Ruby Malone used to recoil at the sound of Three Lions during men’s tournaments. Now she’s one of a growing number of Celts proudly lending [...]