England labour to opening win over Haiti thanks to Georgia Stanway penalty
Georgia Stanway’s retaken first-half penalty was enough to earn England a nervy 1-0 victory over World Cup debutants Haiti in their Group D opener at Brisbane Stadium.
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High Commissioner believes Lionesses have vital role in fight for women’s rights
British High Commissioner to Australia Vicki Treadell believes England’s Lionesses have a vital role to play in the diplomatic mission of fighting for the rights of women and girls around the world.
Captain Bright cleared to play in England's World Cup opener against Haiti
BRISBANE, Australia : Captain Millie Bright will play for England in their opening Women's World Cup game against Haiti on Saturday, welcome news for a Lionesses squad ravaged by injuries in recent months.
England captain Bright to wear armbands supporting inclusion and gender equality
England captain Millie Bright will wear armbands to support inclusion, indigenous people and gender equality during her country's group stage matches at the Women's World Cup.
England feel 'empowered' to drive change, says Bronze after pause in FA discussions
Lucy Bronze said the England squad feels "empowered" in their quest to improve standards in the women's game after they paused bonus discussions with the Football Association (FA) ahead of the World Cup.
England boss Sarina Wiegman speaks out about World Cup armbands controversy
England Lionesses manager, Sarina Wiegman, has spoken out about the ongoing controversy surrounding the choice of armbands for the team ahead of the upcoming Women's World Cup. In a tournament where wearing the rainbow One Love armband in support of LGBTQ+ rights is strictly prohibited, the teams have been provided with eight alternative options, each representing different causes.
England's Bright joins chorus of calls for action on ACL injuries
MANCHESTER, England : Footballers missing tournaments through injury has always been part and parcel of the game but the sheer number of women whose World Cup dreams have been dashed by anterior cruciate ligament ruptures this year has led to calls for a radical rethink.
Friendly with Portugal chance for Wiegman to firm up starting XI
England manager Sarina Wiegman would have preferred more friendlies in the final run-up to the Women's World Cup, but will use Saturday's send-off match against Portugal to continue firming up her starting XI.