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‘I love this guy’: Ryan Reynolds hails Wrexham’s Ben Foster after shock retirement

The former England goalkeeper has hung up his gloves for the second time

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

‘Something that actually matters’: four retirees on why they’re becoming teachers

The over-55s account for biggest rise in trainee teachers in England, with a 75% increase in applications

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023

There’s something about Mary: how a little girl from Notts became England’s most beloved keeper

The Lionesses’ goalkeeper came from ‘a dark place’ to become a national treasure. Maddy Mussen reports on Mary, Queen of Stops

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023

Women’s World Cup: Spain’s fragile mentality cured by Aitana Bonmati’s infectious will to win

When Spain went to extra-time against England last summer in the quarter-final of the Euros, we all knew they would lose. This team was fragile, they didn't have the strength to cope with the pressure of extra-time.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023

Lucy Bronze rules out retirement despite another World Cup heartbreak

Lucy Bronze insists she has no plans to retire, despite another World Cup heartbreak.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023

Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake named Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup

Gatland has chosen a split of 14 backs and 19 forwards for the tournament.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Brydon Carse called up for New Zealand T20 series as uncapped John Turner ruled out of debut by side injury

Uncapped seamer John Turner has been ruled out of a possible England debut next week after suffering a side injury.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023

England’s Lionesses on way home after most-watched women’s football match

Sarina Wiegman’s side lost 1-0 to Spain in a tight match in Sydney on Sunday watched on television by an average of 13.3 million people.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Rishi Sunak’s Lionesses tweet congratulating team after World Cup final defeat mocked

The prime minister was teased for muddling the phrase following the Lionesses’ World Cup final loss to Spain

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

OPINION - The Standard View: Even in defeat, Lionesses demonstrate they are the real deal

England came agonisingly close to adding the World Cup to last year’s European Championship, denied only by a fine Spain side and a solitary goal in the final.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023