England Women

Women’s World Cup: Surprise inclusions and omissions in England coach Mark Sampson’s latest squad

May 12, 2015

By Andrew Gibney. In front of a packed media room on Monday, England head coach Mark Sampson revealed his 23-player squad for the upcoming World Cup. Set against the backdrop [...]

INTERVIEW: Reading’s Fran Kirby ‘proud’ to be named in England’s 2015 Women’s World Cup squad

May 12, 2015

Reading striker Fran Kirby became the first player from the Women’s Super League 2 (WSL2) to be named in an England World Cup squad, when Mark Sampson announced the [...]

INTERVIEW: Arsenal & England star Leah Williamson talks about a hectic 2015

May 11, 2015

Leah Williamson appears incredibly assured for an 18-year-old who has recently been thrust into the media spotlight. She’s confident and speaks well, but more striking than [...]

England Women’s World Cup squad announced

May 11, 2015

After a lot of waiting and plenty of anticipation, England Women’s head coach Mark Sampson announced his 23-woman squad for the 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada. [...]

INTERVIEW: From agony to ecstasy for England Women’s U19s encroacher Ayane

April 21, 2015

The blunder that saw England Women’s Under-19s endure a five-day wait to retake a penalty against Norway attracted global media attention. The player at the heart of [...]

REPORT: Mark Sampson happy with Canada preparation as England overcome China

April 10, 2015

By Andrew Gibney As the sun dropped from the Manchester sky, behind the shadow of the Etihad Stadium, Mark Sampson watched on as his Lionesses squeezed past China with a 2-1 [...]

The Offside Daily – Arsenal and England legend retires, Manchester United boss in teamsheet mix-up and QPR in search for new manager

February 4, 2015

10 of the biggest football stories of the day: 1. Harry Redknapp has resigned as manager of QPR, citing a “knee operation” he will be having in the coming weeks. 2. [...]