Nervy England squeeze past Haiti
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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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.
Women’s World Cup: Kent duo Alessia Russo and Laura Coombs going for glory with England
The Women’s World Cup begins in Australia and New Zealand today.
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.
Women's World Cup: England head coach Sarina Wiegman on ending 56 years of hurt
Sarina Wiegman says England’s long wait for glory at the highest level was “almost a trauma,’ before their Euro 2022 triumph. The Dutchwoman ended the country's 56-year wait for a senior trophy with an epic 2-1 victory after extra time against Germany at Wembley.
England's Morgan relieved at first World Cup call-up
Esme Morgan was relieved when England manager Sarina Wiegman rang with news of her Women's World Cup call-up after the defender came back last year from a season-ending injury.
Wiegman's formula for England success at Women's World Cup - ESPN
As the players celebrated their Euro 2022 win, England coach Sarina Wiegman was, amid the euphoria, dancing with her team. But at the back of her mind, she knew the players' lives would never be the same again. Over the course of those five weeks last summer, the Lionesses made history, and with it came a spotlight brighter than ever on that group of players.
Manchester City sign Netherlands international Jill Roord from VfL Wolfsburg on three-year deal
Manchester City have announced the signing of Netherlands international Jill Roord from VfL Wolfsburg. The midfielder has signed a three-year contract at the club and returns to the Women’s Super League, ending her two-year spell in Germany’s Frauen Bundesliga.