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Lioness Lotte ‘was a born leader when she played football… she lived and breathed it’

‘She would bark orders at the boys playing football, she was absolutely brilliant’, says the defender’s first football coach

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023

From Caicedo to Miyazawa: breakout stars of the Women’s World Cup

We pick 10 players from four confederations who did not arrive as established global names but have shone in the spotlight

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023

Brendon McCullum details how England refined Bazball during ‘heavyweight fight’ of Ashes

McCullum admitted he didn’t want the Ashes to end after the thrilling series finished 2-2

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

China 1-6 England: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group D – as it happened

Lauren James’ magic sees her become the youngest player to be involved in five goals in a Women’s World Cup match as England dominate China to finish group winners, setting up a last 16 clash with Nigeria

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023

Ashes: Bazball evolved and faces more regeneration in India

From the summer that was, to a winter still a world away and a rare lull — with all respect to the Hundred — in cricket's mad schedule that affords us all time to soak in what has just gone.

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023

The key issues raised by five unforgettable Ashes Tests

England will feel like they have established the upper hand in this rivalry for the first time since 2015.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Tackling the ACL injury crisis that haunts women’s football

The FA's statement following Keira Walsh's knee injury spoke volumes about the crisis gripping the women's game.

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023

David Willey eager for World Cup spot but accepts place in England pecking order

The 33-year-old all-rounder missed out on the 2019 World Cup after Jofra Archer qualified on residency just before the tournament.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Ben Stokes plays down lack of post-series drinks with Australia players at Oval

Stokes tweeted that England’s post-Test wrap-up took longer than expected and players opted to meet up in the nightclub rather than at the ground.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

England vs China LIVE: Women’s World Cup result and reaction as dominant Lionesses run riot

England 6-1 China: The Lionesses roar into the last 16 as Lauren James sparkles in new-look system

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023