England women's national football team
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The England women's national football team, nicknamed the Lionesses, has been governed by the Football Association (FA) since 1993, having been previously administered by the Women's Football Association (WFA). England played its first international match in November 1972 against Scotland. Although most national football teams represent a sovereign state, England is permitted by FIFA statutes, as a member of the United Kingdom's Home Nations, to maintain a national side that competes in all major tournaments, with the exception of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament.
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England thrashed by Belgium in Pro League England women are thrashed 8-2 by Belgium in the final game of the China leg of the Pro League in Hangzhou despite holding an early two-goal lead.BBC Sport - Published | |
Why Clinton should start for the Lionesses BBC Sport pundits, and former England internationals, Steph Houghton and Fara Williams analyse England's midfield options as they debate who they think should start for the Lionesses ahead of the..BBC Sport - Published | |
Clinton? Park? Toone? England's midfield options assessedBBC Sport pundits, and former England internationals, Steph Houghton and Fara Williams analyse the Lionesses' midfield options.BBC Sport - Published | |
Five Lionesses nominated for Fifa women's awardsEngland's Lucy Bronze, Lauren Hemp and Keira Walsh are among the nominees for the women's player of the year at the 2024 Fifa Best Awards.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Hello? Nan?' Lioness Clinton impersonates Toone England players Grace Clinton and Maya Le Tissier play a Lionesses edition of 'Who am I?' before Saturday's friendly against the USA.BBC Sport - Published | |
Should Earps be England's number one? BBC Sport pundits, and former England internationals, Steph Houghton and Fara Williams analyse who they think should be the Lionesses' number-one goalkeeper.BBC Sport - Published | |
What Hayes has done at USA is incredible - Wiegman England women's manager Sarina Wiegman says Emma Hayes has done an "incredible" job as the Lionesses prepare to face Hayes' USA side on 30 November at Wembley.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ex-Lionesses star reveals husband's 'life-changing' operation amid MND battle Former Lionesses star Steph Houghton says her husband has had a "life-changing" operation to help him maintain weight as his motor neurone disease makes it increasingly to eat normally.Sky News - Published | |
'Am I a pioneer?' The Lionesses' first black player In 1982, Kerry Davis became the first black woman to play for England, paving the way for future generations, but she has only recently received the recognition she deserves.BBC Sport - Published | |
Knight admits historical blackface social media post England women captain Heather Knight admits a charge over a historical social media post when she was pictured in blackface.BBC Sport - Published | |
Selling Twickenham name rights 'smart' - Mitchell England women's head coach John Mitchell believes Twickenham being renamed the Allianz Stadium is a "smart move" by the Rugby Football Union.BBC Sport - Published | |
England women & wheelchair teams to host in autumn England's women will face a home Test against Wales this autumn - and the wheelchair side have set up another World Cup final rematch against France.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hayes' USA to face England at WembleyFormer Chelsea boss Emma Hayes will return to England when she takes charge of the United States against the Lionesses in a friendly at Wembley on 30 November.BBC Sport - Published | 'It's a relief' - England reaction to qualifying for Euro 2025England manager Sarina Wiegman and players Ella Toone and Millie Bright react after the draw with Sweden which secured automatic qualification to Euro 2025.BBC Sport - Published |
Now it’s time to defend our trophy - BrightEngland defender Millie Bright says "now it's time to defend our trophy" after the Lionesses qualified for Euro 2025.BBC Sport - Published | Lionesses qualify for Euro 2025 after drawing with SwedenThe Lionesses have qualified for the European Championships after drawing 0-0 away to Sweden.Sky News - Published |
England want to build on Lionesses' legacy - RiceEngland midfielder Declan Rice says the men's team can take inspiration from the Lionesses to become a nation of winners in Sunday's Euro 2024 final against Spain.BBC Sport - Published | England's men can 'bring it home' says WiegmanLionesses manager Sarina Wiegman says England's men "know exactly what they have to do" to win Euro 2024 and is backing them to "bring it home".BBC Sport - Published |
Earps and Charles set to be fit for Euro 2025 qualifiersEngland goalkeeper Mary Earps and defender Niamh Charles are expected to return for the Euro 2025 qualifiers against Ireland and Sweden.BBC Sport - Published | James among Lionesses trio ruled out of Euro 2025 tiesLauren James, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Kayla Rendell withdraw from the Lionesses squad for their final two Euro 2025 qualifiers through injury.BBC Sport - Published |
