Former captain Steph Houghton named in England’s provisional Euro 2022 squad
Steph Houghton has been named in England’s provisional squad for this summer’s home European Championship.
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Nobbs to miss Euros but Houghton and Kirby in provisional England squad
The Arsenal midfielder Jordan Nobbs will miss this summer’s home Euros with a knee injury that has seen her omitted from the 28-player provisional England squad for the tournament, which kicks off in 50 days’ time.
Miedema sparks rout of Aston Villa as Arsenal maintain WSL title pursuit
Arsenal breezed their way past Aston Villa, scoring seven unanswered goals at Borehamwood to stay shoulder to shoulder with league leaders Chelsea.
Leah Williamson says leading England out will be ‘biggest honour in football’
Leah Williamson will lead England for the first time since being made captain for this summer’s European Championship in Tuesday’s clash with Northern Ireland.
Man City women rewarded for ignoring manager noise
Gareth Taylor kept his Man City job despite starting the season desperately. A trophy and top-four challenge has followed.
England Women: the winners, losers and big lessons with Euros on horizon
Top of the list has to be Jill Scott. Sent to Everton on loan last season and to Aston Villa this season, it would be easy to think the the 35-year-old midfielder’s England days were numbered. Far from it. Against Spain’s Barcelona-heavy midfield Scott was instrumental. The Chelsea defender Jess Carter showed her versatility, operating as a centre-back and left-back across the three games, and performed well. Hannah Hampton’s clean sheet and assured debut against Spain will have helped her edge closer to the third goalkeeper spot. SW
How England executed plan against Euros favourites Spain
England's game plan was clear as they went toe to toe at Carrow Road with one of the favourites for the European Championship in their biggest test so far under manager Sarina Wiegman — so how did they do it?
England 0-0 Spain: Lionesses make it back-to-back draws at Arnold Clark Cup
England remain unbeaten at the Arnold Clark Cup but also without a win, having followed up their 1-1 draw with Canada on Thursday with a stalemate against Spain at Carrow Road. The Lionesses had a good chance to score early on, Jill Scott holding off a couple of would-be tacklers in midfield before scooping a shot wide of the upright.