Captain Millie Bright expects the hostile environment England will encounter against Australia in their World Cup semi-final to feel like well-trodden territory for the European champions.Wednesday’s game is a sell out at the 75,000-plus capacity Stadium Australia in Sydney, with the vast majority issued to home supporters, who have backed their side in rapidly-rising, record-smashing fash...Full Story »

ENGLAND captain Harry Kane's new baby could be born in Munich — and­ ­eligible to play for Germany. Bayern's £104m striker, 30, said his fourth tot is due in two weeks. The England skipper admitted there was a "lot going on" as he discussed his whirlwind £104million transfer from Tottenham. He revealed wife Kate, 30, was due to give birth in a couple of weeks but ref...Full Story »

Sarina Wiegman admits she was unaware of just how big the rivalry is between England and Australia after Alessia Russo’s winner against Colombia sealed a 2-1 win and set up a World Cup semi-final with the co-hosts.The Lionesses fell behind after 44 minutes of their last-eight contest in Sydney when Leicy Santos looped the ball over England keeper Mary Earps, but saw her effort cancelled ou...Full Story »

Alessia Russo praised England for “keeping the dream alive” as they reached the semi-finals of the World Cup.Lauren Hemp cancelled out Leicy Santos’ strike for Colombia before Russo scored the winner in a 2-1 win.The Lionesses now face co-hosts Australia on Wednesday in the last four and Arsenal forward Russo was full of praise for her side’s performance.A HUGE effort to ...Full Story »

Alessia Russo fired England through to their third World Cup semi-final with a second-half strike to complete a 2-1 comeback over Colombia at a sold-out Stadium Australia.Leicy Santos gave Colombia the lead when she looped an effort over Mary Earps after 44 minutes, but saw her opener cancelled out after Lauren Hemp pounced on an error by Colombian keeper Catalina Perez six minutes into first ha...Full Story »

Sarina Wiegman’s side are currently taking on Nigeria in the quarter-final this morning. Viewers could 'not get enough' of Alex Scott on BBC One Credit: BBC The Lionesses roared into the last 16 with a stunning 6-1 win over China in their final game in Group D. And now the nation is tuning in to BBC One to see whether they can build on that incredible victory and advance to the semi fin...Full Story »

England boss Sarina Wiegman admitted “sweetest person” Lauren James “lost her emotions” as she received a red card that could see the 21-year-old miss the remainder of the World Cup.The Lionesses advanced to the quarter-finals after surviving James’ dismissal late in the second half to beat Nigeria on penalties, with Euro 2022 hero Chloe Kelly scoring the winning sp...Full Story »

Chloe Kelly added another memorable moment to her Lionesses career as her spot-kick secured 10-woman England a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic shoot-out with Nigeria in Brisbane.It was not all elation for England, however, after Lauren James was shown a straight red card for a stamp on Michelle Alozie following a VAR review late in the second half which could see her banne...Full Story »

Substitute Chloe Kelly added another memorable moment to her Lionesses CV when her spot-kick secured 10-woman England a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic shoot-out with Nigeria in Brisbane.It was not all elation for England, however, after Lauren James was shown a straight red card following a VAR review late in the second half that could see her banned for the remainder of ...Full Story »

England had Lauren James sent off late on as their World Cup last-16 clash with Nigeria ended 0-0 after normal time.The 21-year-old forward, star of the Lionesses’ group stage matches with three goals and three assists, was dismissed in the 87th minute in Brisbane after standing on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie.James was initially shown a yellow card before VAR intervened, referee Meliss...Full Story »

Defending champions the United States crashed out of the World Cup as Sweden booked their place in the quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Melbourne.Earlier, the Netherlands saw off South Africa 2-0 in Sydney to move into the last eight, where they will meet Spain.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at all of Sunday’s World Cup action.USA pay the penaltyThat winning feel...Full Story »

Djordje Petrovic missed full training on Monday as interest in his services from across Europe ramps up. Nottingham Forest saw bid rejected Petrovic missed training on Monday Unclear as to whether he'll play for Revolution on Thursday WHAT HAPPENED? With Nottingham Forest, Manchester United and Ligue 1 side Nantes seemingly interested in securing the Serbian goalkeeper's services, the 23...Full Story »

England boss Sarina Wiegman lauded the Lionesses’ adaptability after a system shake-up sparked a thumping 6-1 victory over China at the Women’s World Cup.The Lionesses had not scored more than once in their opening two matches but came alive on a crisp night in front of 13,497 at Adelaide’s Hindmarsh Stadium to seal top spot in Group D.Wiegman took a gamble as she swapped Engla...Full Story »

England star Lauren James said her performance in the 6-1 World Cup romp over China was “what dreams are made of” as they advanced to the knockout stage.Playing in the number 10 role, the Chelsea player scored twice and produced three assists, while also having a goal disallowed, as the Lionesses finished top of Group D in style to set up a last-16 tie with Nigeria.James, who also sc...Full Story »

Two goals and three assists from Lauren James led a revived England attack and ensured the Lionesses secured top spot in Group D with a thumping 6-1 victory over China at the Women’s World Cup.Alessia Russo opened her account for the tournament after four minutes while Lauren Hemp and James made it three by the halfway point, with James seeing another chalked off following a VAR check...Full Story »

England boss Sarina Wiegman remains “concerned” about injured Keira Walsh after the midfielder was stretchered off in the Lionesses’ 1-0 World Cup Group D victory over Denmark in Sydney.Walsh, a 2023 Champions League winner with Barcelona, started every game of England’s triumphant Euro 2022 campaign and could clearly be seen telling the team’s medical staff “...Full Story »

Lauren James’ maiden World Cup goal was enough for England to maintain their 100 per cent record in Group D with a 1-0 victory over Denmark at the Sydney Football Stadium.The Chelsea forward struck the sixth-minute opener, but England suffered a major blow after 38 minutes when midfielder Keira Walsh was stretchered off with an apparent knee injury and later appeared on the touchline using...Full Story »

ENGLAND Lionesses have stripped down to their lingerie for an incredible campaign aiming to keep girls in sport. Current and former Three Lions players have taken their kit off to support Bluebella lingerie's #StrongIsBeautiful campaign. The brand is hoping to encourage teenage girls not to drop out of school. New research from Women In Sport shows that 64 per cent of secondary school girls...Full Story »

England boss Sarina Wiegman declared she is willing to “make changes” as the Lionesses look to secure a second successive World Cup victory against Denmark on Friday.Wiegman stuck with the same starting XI for every match of England’s triumphant Euro 2022 campaign, but the retirements of striker Ellen White and midfielder Jill Scott alongside injuries to European champions Beth...Full Story »

MARY EARPS: She again delivered in the crunch moments. After she thwarted Melchie Dumornay with a fine stop at the beginning of the second half, the Manchester United goalkeeper brilliantly stuck out a boot to deny Roseline Eloissaint one-on-one late on to secure England the points. 8 (out of 10).LUCY BRONZE: The World Cup veteran helped win the penalty which earned England victory and got forwa...Full Story »