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Coronavirus hits Lionesses squad during training week

Manchester United's Katie Zelem has withdrawn from England's training camp at St. George's Park after testing positive for coronavirus.

The uncapped United captain, who will not be replaced in the squad, will now have to self-isolate for 10 days.

However, manager Phil Neville has called up Everton's Izzy Christiansen for the first time since March 2019 following the...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Lionesses begin building for 2023 World Cup with new-look squad

England head coach Phil Neville admitted he named his Lionesses squad for this month's training camp with an eye on the country's long-term development.

Seven players were called up for the first time to the 30-strong squad, including free agent Lotte Wubben-Moy, Millie Turner of Manchester United and Chelsea's Niamh Charles.

Players based overseas, such as Lyon's Nikita...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Questions over claims of equal pay for England players

Following the Football Association's assertion they have been paying England's women the same as their male counterparts since January, questions have been raised over the equality of bonus payments - particularly at tournaments.

The FA made the statement after the Brazilian FA announced they will now be paying their women's side the same as the men . It was thought Australia, New...

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Lionesses to play Germany in first game for seven months

England will play a friendly in Germany on 27 October, their first match since the SheBelieves Cup in March.

The last time the two sides met, Germany won 2-1 at Wembley in front of a crowd of 77,768. However, coronavirus restrictions mean the game in Wiesbaden will be behind closed doors.

England head coach Phil Neville said: "I know the players are so hungry to pull on an...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Dutch delight - why Wiegman's the right choice for England

The Football Association may have received 142 applications for the England job but, in reality, the choice came down to a straight shootout between two women - the coach who won the last World Cup or the opponent she beat in the final.

The fact The FA opted for the latter may seem counter-intuitive. Sarina Wiegman, though, is the right woman at the right time to lead the Lionesses...

Brazil, World Cup, Women's World Cup, Women's Football

Dutch coach emerges as favourite for Lionesses job

The Football Association are preparing to turn to Netherlands national coach Sarina Wiegman to replace Phil Neville as England manager.

Wiegman led the Dutch to the runners-up spot in the 2019 World Cup and it appears The FA have a straight choice between her and Jill Ellis, whose USA side beat Holland in the final.

According to The Times, Wiegman has strong support from...

Arsenal, women's football, women's sport

Leah Williamson gives guarded support for Premier League takeover of WSL

Arsenal star Leah Williamson admits a proposed takeover of the Women's Super League by the Premier League could 'potentially' be good for professional women's football but only if it leads to long-term growth of the game.

The Premier League has been in discussions with the Football Association over taking control of the WSL and Women's Championship although any decision has been...

Steph Houghton England Women's Football Lionesses

England withdraw from SheBelieves Cup

Doubts over the spread of coronavirus have forced England to withdraw from the 2021 SheBelieves Cup in the USA.

The Lionesses have played in the annual competition every year since its inception in 2016 and won the cup in 2019.

The four-team invitational event is usually held in February and March but concerns over travel logistics and potential health risks have worried the...

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England eyes European glory after extending Chelsea stay

Bethany England wants to concentrate on winning the Champions League after signing a new four-year contract at Chelsea.

The England star enjoyed an outstanding campaign in 2019-20, being named the Barclays Women's Super League Player of the Season having helped the Blues win both the league and the Continental Cup.

But the 26-year-old is thirsty for more trophies and is...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Daly dedicates Dash cup win to "special team" after difficult days in Houston

England star Rachel Daly made up for a 'difficult five years' at the Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League after helping the side to a 2-0 victory in the Challenge Cup final against Chicago Red Stars.

The Lioness set up the second goal and has been one of the form players in the pre-season event, with three goals and two assists.

Dash recovered from two defeats...

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