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'It's the England captain coming back home' - Lioness legend Fara Williams looks ahead to Williamson's homecoming

Fara Williams believes that Leah Williamson's return to Milton Keynes will be a watershed moment after roaring to European Championship fame last summer. The Arsenal defender and Milton Keynes native, 25, has is back to captain Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses ahead of their Arnold Clark Cup clash with Korea Republic at Stadium MK on Thursday. Ad And Lionesses legend Fara Williams, who racked up a record 172 caps between 2001 and 2019, believes Williamson's evolving leadership and captaincy skills can help England defend their trophy.

Manchester City midfielder Laura Coombs in 'shock' after England call-up eight years after last cap

Laura Coombs has spoken of her shock as she prepares to win her first England cap for eight years. The Manchester City midfielder has played for her country twice but the second of those caps came in 2015 against Australia under former Lionesses boss Mark Sampson. Ad In 2020, she was called up to Phil Neville’s final training camp of the year but did not play.

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.

World Cup winner Scaloni leads FIFA 'Best' coach award shortlist

World Cup winner Scaloni leads FIFA 'Best' coach award shortlist

Argentina's World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni, Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola were named as FIFA's finalists for the 2022 'Best' coach of the year award on Thursday.

England's Mead not ruled out of World Cup yet, says Wiegman

England head coach Sarina Wiegman said she has not ruled out Beth Mead from playing at the Women's World Cup this year but will not push the forward as she recovers from a serious knee injury suffered in November.

Messi headlines shortlist for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Argentina featured heavily in shortlists for FIFA's Best awards following their World Cup triumph, with forwards Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and coach Lionel Scaloni receiving nominations in their categories.

Messi headlines shortlist for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Argentina featured heavily in shortlists for FIFA's Best awards following their World Cup triumph, with forwards Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and coach Lionel Scaloni receiving nominations in their categories.