Lauren James sent off for petulant stamp on Nigerian defender at Women's World Cup Lauren James received a red card in the 87th minute of the game after the England forward stamped on Michelle Alozie FourFourTwo · Aug 7, 2023
Hype-women: how the Lionesses have shown us the true power of cheering for your friends The last two weeks have seen the England team consistently big-up their notoriously-shy teammate Lauren James. Claire Cohen explains why bigging-up your fellow women is one of the truest expressions of female friendship out there Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023
Doncaster Belles reflect on Millie Bright’s ‘quality’ ahead of last-16 clash Former club president Sheila Edmunds and former manager John Buckley at Doncaster Rovers Belles reflected on the progression of captain Millie Bright. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
England boss says team can be ‘creative’ if star Lauren James is targeted Chelsea forward James was awarded player-of-the-match against China in England’s final group stage. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
England vs Nigeria LIVE: Reaction as Lionesses into Women’s World Cup quarter-final after penalty drama England 0-0 Nigeria (England win 4-2 on penalties): Lauren James was sent off for a petulant stamp late on in normal time but the Lionesses scraped through in a penalty shootout The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Who are the BBC World Cup commentators? Alex Scott, Fara Williams and full list of pundits To give viewers the best experience in this year’s fixtures, household names such as Gabby Logan will be at the forefront of the BBC coverage, while Laura Woods will take on the lead for ITV’s coverage - here’s everything you need to know about the pundits and presenters The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
How to watch England vs Nigeria: TV channel and start time for Women’s World Cup fixture It’s win or go home for the Lionesses as Sarina Wiegman’s side reach the knockout stage of their Women’s World Cup campaign The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Millie Bright on England captaincy: ‘I don’t give the orders - everyone has a platform’ The Lionesses centre-back explains the complexities of captaincy as England prepare to face Nigeria at the Women’s World Cup last-16 The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Millie Bright drawing inspiration from ‘fearless’ John Terry in bid for World Cup glory Chelsea defender donning England’s armband in absence of Leah Williamson Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2023
Sarina Wiegman reveals stunning Keira Walsh fitness update on eve of Nigeria clash Walsh was stretchered off late in the first half of the Lionesses’ 28 July victory over Denmark but could be ready to face Nigeria in the last-16 The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Sarina Wiegman to make late call on Keira Walsh as England prepare for Nigeria clash Lionesses could continue with back three after success against China Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2023
Keira Walsh could return for last-16 clash with Nigeria – Sarina Wiegman Walsh was stretchered off late in the first half of the Lionesses’ 28 July victory over Denmark. The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Sharpened England face a World Cup test with a different edge The Lionesses came through a difficult group stage but face a dangerous opponent in Nigeria and Asisat Oshoala in the last-16 The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
England vs Nigeria: Randy Waldrum backs Super Falcons to become world power with statement win Lionesses strong favourites but Nigeria have already caused a shock Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Taylor Swift bracelet-trading trend makes way to Women’s World Cup in Australia Football supporters at home and abroad are making and trading bracelets for the Women’s World Cup matches.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Keira Walsh returns to England training in Women’s World Cup boost The Lionesses face Nigeria in Brisbane on Monday in the last-16
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023 Can England break cycle of World Cup shocks or will underdogs continue to thrive? The Women’s World Cup 2023 has been full of upsets, with favourites knocked out ahead of the last 16
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023 Japan joy, Germany dejection: Women’s World Cup power rankings We rank the teams after a compelling group stage characterised by shocks and emerging stars, from Miyazawa to Caicedo and Dumornay
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023 England goalkeeper Mary Earps describes boss Sarina Wiegman as ‘mastermind’ Wiegman’s move from a 4-3-3 to a 3-5-2 formation in the absence of injured midfielder Keira Walsh helped inspire England to a 6-1 victory over China.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023 Mary Earps insists fearless England ready to avoid World Cup banana skin England face Nigeria in the round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup
Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2023 Mary Earps: Lionesses fear no team at the Women’s World Cup Mary Earps says England fear no one at the Women’s World Cup.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023 England ‘don’t fear anyone’ at World Cup, warns Mary Earps as Nigeria await England’s goalkeeper Mary Earps has said the team ‘don’t fear anyone’ as they look towards Monday’s last-16 meeting with Nigeria
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023 Sarina Wiegman: The Lionesses’s all-conquering coach in profile England boss made over 100 appearances for the Netherlands as a player but had to work as a PE teacher before she found success as a manager
Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2023 Rachel Yankey column: New Lionesses formation will be tested to limit by swift Nigeria counters If England are going to stick with their new formation in their last-16 match against Nigeria on Monday, then Jess Carter will be key.
Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2023 Women’s World Cup: England route to final opens up as big guns go home early Get past Nigeria and it will be Colombia, ranked 25th in the world, or Jamaica, ranked 43, in the last eight