WSL wrap: Megan Connolly on target in 10-goal thriller
Megan Connolly scored as the Bristol City side she captains went down 7-3 at home to Brighton in the Women's Super League.
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Man Utd star Nikita Parris releases emotional statement full of heartbreak amid England World Cup omission
Nikita Parris has released a statement of hurt and support for her fellow Lioness teammates after she missed out on Sarina Wiegman’s 2023 Women’s World Cup selection.
Wiegman in club v country wrangle over release of England World Cup players
Sarina Wiegman is caught in a club v country tussle after naming her World Cup squad, with the England manager fearing her plans to get the players together in less than three weeks could be blocked.
Women's World Cup 2023: Sarina Wiegman names squad with no place for injured Beth Mead, Fran Kirby and Leah Williamson
Sarina Wiegman has announced her 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup, and there is no place for Beth Mead. The 2022 Ballon d'Or Feminine runner-up has been omitted as she continues her recovery from an ACL injury. Ad Captain Leah Williamson, who led the Lionesses to Euro 2022 glory is also excluded after rupturing her ACL in a Women’s Super League match against Manchester United in April, while Fran Kirby also misses out through injury.
Chelsea move within reach of WSL title after beating Arsenal, Everton down Brighton with late winner
Chelsea's fourth consecutive Women's Super League title is within touching distance after a confident 2-0 victory over Arsenal at Kingsmeadow. The champions swept into a 2-0 lead in the first half when Guro Reiten made a perfectly-timed run into the box to connect with Eve Perriset's cross from the right, and then departing Blues captain Magdalena Eriksson's tap-in doubled the advantage. Ad In her final home match for Chelsea, Eriksson's goal — assisted by a cross-goal header from Sam Kerr — was received with rapturous applause.
Rachel Daly scores brace for England as Lionesses see off Italy in Arnold Clark Cup encounter in Coventry
Rachel Daly's brace gave England a 2-1 victory over Italy at the CBS Arena in the Arnold Clark Cup. Manager Sarina Wiegman opted to rest Manchester United's Alessia Russo, instead deciding to start Daly up front as a No. 9.
Rachel Daly’s double gives England Arnold Clark Cup win over Italy
With an opening victory safely under their belt, a much-changed England side edged to a win over Italy in the Arnold Clark Cup. In front of 32,128 fans in Coventry, the Lionesses retained their unbeaten run despite conceding controversially. Rachel Daly headed home a brace as she continued her claim for a striker’s role while Sofia Cantore scored for the visitors.
England to test their mettle in Arnold Clark Cup
MANCHESTER, England : England have their sights set on a first ever Women's World Cup title this year and begin their preparation this week with a defence of the Arnold Clark Cup on home soil to get their calendar year under way.
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