Euro 2022 ones to watch: England maestro Beth Mead
The Arsenal striker’s clinical finishing and capacity to assist team-mates will make her a real threat as part of the Lionesses’ attack on the biggest stage, writes Ruby [...]
England Women
England’s formation fluidity could yet be their greatest asset at Euro 2022 — but Wiegman has big decision to make
The Lionesses’ 3-0 win over Belgium came as a result of their second-half shift into a more fixed system, which means the manager will be weighing up a risk-reward [...]
Disjointed England performances leave Hege Riise with more questions than answers
Having had almost no opportunity to play international fixtures for over a year, the pandemic is partly to blame for a string of recent poor performances by England. However, [...]
How Hege Riise’s England shone against Northern Ireland
Jessy Parker Humphreys takes an in-depth look at interim manager Hege Riise’s first game in charge of England as they beat Northern Ireland 6-0. “Energised, fun and [...]
Ebony Salmon’s first England call-up is testament to her hard work and dazzling impact
Having worked with Ebony Salmon while she was on loan at Sheffield United, Rich Laverty remembers the striker’s on-pitch impact, and explains the progress she’s made [...]
Hege Riise lays down the gauntlet to dropped England striker Beth Mead
Hege Riise has told Beth Mead she needs to be performing consistently at club level for Arsenal if she is to force herself back into the Lionesses squad, writes Ali Rampling. [...]
What next for England Women as Hege Riise takes interim charge
In his latest column, Rich Laverty examines what the future holds for the Lionesses after Phil Neville’s reign as England Women manager. The Lionesses are all set for a new [...]
Toone gives food for thought, but Neville is set on experienced players to see out his Lionesses tenure
The England head coach’s emphasis on fitness and endurance throws down the gauntlet for young players to train up and work hard, writes Rich Laverty. Phil Neville set his [...]
Talents of rival Manchester sides set to star in Lionesses November camp
Manchester City’s Laura Coombs and Manchester United’s Lauren James are deserving of their international call-ups – and their recent WSL form proves it, writes Rich [...]
The battle for Lionesses first choice goalkeeper position
The quality of goalkeepers is well on the rise in the women’s game, particularly at the top level with regular goalkeeper coaching now something of a normality rather than [...]
The Offside Rule 