England World Cup goalkeeper set to leave WSL side this summer
1 year, 6 months ago

England World Cup goalkeeper set to leave WSL side this summer

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton is to leave Aston Villa when her contract expires at the end of this month, the Women’s Super League club have announced. Hampton was ecstatic with her selection, telling her local paper, the Lichfield Live, “From a little girl playing football to being selected to represent my country at a World Cup is a dream come true and a huge honour.” With Hampton in the squad, the Lionesses aim to build upon their successful Euro’s campaign in 2022, which concluded with a victory over Germany to win the trophy, marking the first-ever win for the Lionesses first in their history. The England squad enter’s this year’s World Cup with sky-high expectations, coming in as the bookmakers’ second most likely team to win the illustrious tournament. Hampton and the Lionesses look to build off of their past strong World Cup performances, where the talented squad reach back-to-back World Cup semifinals.

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Welcome to Wiegman 2.0: Personnel changes and a new style for Lionesses
2 months ago

Welcome to Wiegman 2.0: Personnel changes and a new style for Lionesses

The Telegraph  

In football, if you stand still, you will end up going backwards. Sarina Wiegman has won the European Championship and reached a World Cup final as England manager, but refreshments and refinements are needed to prevent things going stale. Stop Keira Walsh dictating play, restrict her passing range and deprive her of the time and space to operate; keep Lucy …

Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman waves away speculation that she could take over from Gareth Southgate - as she praises 'incredible' outgoing England coach
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman waves away speculation that she could take over from Gareth Southgate - as she praises 'incredible' outgoing England coach

Daily Mail  

Sarina Wiegman brushed off speculation linking her to the England men’s job after Gareth Southgate announced he would step down on Tuesday. Wiegman, who led the Lionesses to victory at Euro 2022 and reached last summer’s World Cup final, is under contract with the women’s team until 2027. Sarina Wiegman has brushed off claims that she might be preparing for …

England vs Sweden result: Lionesses make stuttering Euro 2025 qualifying start
8 months, 2 weeks ago

England vs Sweden result: Lionesses make stuttering Euro 2025 qualifying start

The Telegraph  

Good evening and welcome to coverage of England women’s first step towards defending their Euro 2022 title. She had a full training session on Wednesday, she will be on the pitch today, so that looks really good,” Wiegman said. “We are in a good place already and now we are in an even better place.” “We have another training session. …

Mead back in England squad for Nations League games to face Netherlands and Scotland
1 year, 1 month ago

Mead back in England squad for Nations League games to face Netherlands and Scotland

The Hindu  

Beth Mead has been recalled to the England squad for the first time in over a year after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Manager Sarina Wiegman named her squad for the Lionesses’ last two games of the Nations League on Tuesday. Mead missed this year’s Women’s World Cup, where England finished as runners-up to Spain, but has now …

Video: Sarina Wiegman proud of Lionesses, gearing up for Spain in Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

Video: Sarina Wiegman proud of Lionesses, gearing up for Spain in Women’s World Cup final

The Hindu  

England coach Sarina Wiegman said she felt she was living in a “fairytale” after her team advanced to the Women’s World Cup final with a 3-1 win over tournament co-host Australia in Sydney. Wednesday’s semifinal victory saw Wiegman become the first coach to guide two different countries to a Women’s World Cup final, after she took her native Netherlands to …

The Lionesses look ready to roar as they depart Oz hotel after much-needed day off ahead of Colombia showdown... while player-turned-pundit Jill Scott kicks back in a bar
1 year, 4 months ago

The Lionesses look ready to roar as they depart Oz hotel after much-needed day off ahead of Colombia showdown... while player-turned-pundit Jill Scott kicks back in a bar

Daily Mail  

They have been roaring their way through the World Cup. So England's Lionesses were certainly due a break, as they took a day off on Thursday before returning to training the following day ahead of their showdown quarter-final clash with Colombia on Saturday. Led by stars including Chloe Kelly, who shared a sweet snap showing her reunion with her boyfriend …

England coach Wiegman demands more from Lionesses in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

England coach Wiegman demands more from Lionesses in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Sarina Wiegman challenged her England side to be more ruthless after the European champion underwhelmed in a 1-0 win over Haiti to start its Women’s World Cup campaign on Saturday. “We went very close a couple of times, and their defence was tough too, but we need to keep trying, keep working on it, starting tomorrow.”Wiegman on England’s performance England …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: England captain Millie Bright given all-clear to start Lionesses’ title bid
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: England captain Millie Bright given all-clear to start Lionesses’ title bid

The Hindu  

England captain Millie Bright has been cleared to start the Lionesses’ Women’s World Cup opener against Haiti on Saturday in a significant boost for coach Sarina Weigman. I’ve been given absolutely everything that I needed to be in this position.” FIFA Women’s World Cup Preview: Storylines dominating this WWC and top players to watch out for Injuries have plagued the …

Sarina Wiegman insists England will give ‘everything’ to lift Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Sarina Wiegman insists England will give ‘everything’ to lift Women’s World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England boss Sarina Wiegman vowed the Lionesses would …

Dominant England held at home by Portugal in World Cup tune-up
1 year, 5 months ago

Dominant England held at home by Portugal in World Cup tune-up

The Hindu  

England was held to a frustrating 0-0 home draw by Portugal after the Lionesses dominated Saturday’s World Cup warm-up. Lionesses captain Leah Williamson and Euro 2022 Golden Boot winner Beth Mead, who will both miss the World Cup with serious knee injuries, watched on from the stands. READ | FIFA Women’s World Cup: A look at all WC records before …

England vs Portugal a chance for Wiegman to firm up starting XI before FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

England vs Portugal a chance for Wiegman to firm up starting XI before FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

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. So, we’re ready.” RELATED: England coach Sarina Wiegman aiming to add Women’s World Cup to European triumph The European champion will play Canada in a closed-door game …

England coach Sarina Wiegman aiming to add Women’s World Cup to European triumph
1 year, 5 months ago

England coach Sarina Wiegman aiming to add Women’s World Cup to European triumph

The Hindu  

A year after winning Women’s Euro 2022, England is out for more at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Wiegman has also included some bright new talents, such as Lauren James — the sister of Chelsea right-back Reece James and one of the most exciting players to emerge since the last Women’s World Cup. She has been named in an England …

England coach Sarina Wiegman aiming to add Women’s World Cup to European triumph
1 year, 5 months ago

England coach Sarina Wiegman aiming to add Women’s World Cup to European triumph

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — A year after winning Euro 2022, England is out for more at the Women’s World Cup. Wiegman has also included some bright new talents, such as Lauren James — the sister Chelsea right back Reece James and one of the most exciting players to emerge since the last Women’s World Cup. She has been named in an …

England’s World Cup squad: How Sarina Wiegman’s hopefuls are shaping up
1 year, 10 months ago

England’s World Cup squad: How Sarina Wiegman’s hopefuls are shaping up

New York Times  

Sarina Wiegman hates talking about individuals and she refrained from doing so yet again when asked about standout performers Lauren James, Rachel Daly and Chloe Kelly following England’s second consecutive Arnold Clark Cup triumph. Keira Walsh Probably the player England can least afford to lose, considering the fact Wiegman’s alternative plan in the holding role is moving Leah Williamson from …

Sarina Wiegman keeps England focused on World Cup target after win over USA
2 years, 2 months ago

Sarina Wiegman keeps England focused on World Cup target after win over USA

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When asked if her team were the best in the world at …

Holland boss Mark Parsons bigs up the Lionesses' chances at this summer's Euros
2 years, 5 months ago

Holland boss Mark Parsons bigs up the Lionesses' chances at this summer's Euros

Daily Mail  

Sarina Wiegman has done her best to play down England’s chances of winning the Euros this summer, but she was forced to admit they are one of the favourites after a 5-1 victory against the Netherlands. Netherlands boss Mark Parsons made a point of labelling the Lionesses as the front-runners, though the English-born coach perhaps wanted to take some of …

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