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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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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 |
'We saw how Lionesses blew things up'England flanker Sadia Kabeya says next year's home World Cup is the Red Roses' chance to transform women's rugby union.BBC Sport - Published | White scores as Soccer Aid raises £15mLionesses legend Ellen White becomes the first woman to ever score at Soccer Aid as more than £15m is raised for charity.BBC Sport - Published |
'Why have I been selected?' - Toone reflects on first England campElla Toone reflects on her first England camp as she looks set to win her 50th cap in the Lionesses' Euro 2025 qualifier against France on Tuesday.BBC Sport - Published | Earps withdraws from England squad with hip injuryEngland goalkeeper Mary Earps has been forced to withdraw from Sarina Wiegman's squad for Tuesday's Euro 2025 qualifier in France.BBC Sport - Published |
New faces are taking England higher - BrightEngland defender Millie Bright is excited by the strength of the Lionesses squad and said "the new faces are taking us higher".BBC Sport - Published | |
