Sarina Wiegman is turning England into ruthless title contenders
Sarina Wiegman seems fond of repeating two words in particular: ruthless and execution.
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Steph Houghton faces nervous wait as England prepare to announce Euro 2022 squad
The Lionesses begin their Euro 2022 campaign in less than a month as head coach Sarina Wiegman prepares to name her final squad for the tournament at 5pm on Wednesday. Wiegman named her initial 28-player squad in May and will now cut the squad down to 23 with some of the players in question including ex-skipper Steph Houghton, Fran Kirby, Chloe Kelly and Nikita Parris. Ad/> England kick off their campaign against Austria at Old Trafford next month, but with still so many injury and fitness concerns the composition of the squad remains unclear.
Former Test captain Dave Houghton back at the helm for ailing Zimbabwe
Dave Houghton is returning to his previous post as national team coach, with his predecessor Lalchand Rajput assuming a new role as technical director, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said on Tuesday. Houghton, 64, will start next month when Zimbabwe host the T20 World Cup qualifiers and will be assisted by former South Africa international Lance Klusener, who will return to the post of batting coach that he filled from 2016-18. He had been Afghanistan’s head coach until the end of last year.
Hull FC team news as Ligi Sao misses Wakefield Trinity clash
Brett Hodgson has made two changes to his side to face Wakefield Trinity at Belle Vue this afternoon. The Black and Whites are looking to continue their fine recent form and they’ll fancy their chances of picking two more points up in West Yorkshire.
St John's, Michaelhouse derby day cancelled after alleged racial slur during hockey match
The annual sporting derby day between two of South Africa's prestigious private schools, Michaelhouse and St John's College, has been cancelled after an alleged racial incident during a fixture.
Huge boost: Forest handed big injury relief before SUFC, Cooper will be delighted - opinion
Nottingham Forest will host Sheffield United in the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final clash, and Steve Cooper will be hoping they can continue their momentum after their 2-1 victory at Bramall Lane.
Hull FC hand debut to teenage talent in Toulouse Olympique clash
Hull FC will hand a debut to Denive Balmforth in the clash with Toulouse Olympique. The 18-year-old, who was signed for an undisclosed fee from Warrington Wolves last month, will start on the bench in the clash at the MKM Stadium.
Brett Hodgson makes three Hull FC changes ahead of Catalans Dragons clash
Brett Hodgson has made three changes to his side to face Catalans Dragons at the MKM Stadium this evening. The Black and Whites can move up to fourth in the Super League table with a win over last season’s League Leaders' Shield winners, jumping above their nearest and dearest rivals Hull KR.