Mary Earps is an England superstar – even if fans can’t buy her shirt The goalkeeper was England’s match-winner as the Lionesses opened their World Cup campaign with a narrow win against Haiti The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
‘I’ll be flying’: England’s Funmi Fadoju aiming high at Netball World Cup The Dagenham 20-year-old who could be the star of the Netball World Cup tells Emma John about discovering the game, family support and her famous leap The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023
Polling Place: Will embattled Pat Fitzgerald be a head coach again? Also: We asked how excited you are for the upcoming Bears season and if Team USA will win the Women’s World Cup. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 22, 2023
England underestimated Haiti in World Cup opener and revealed their Achilles heel On the evidence of a fortunate win in Brisbane, England’s defensive unit looks short of having what it takes to win the World Cup The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
Sarina Wiegman lays down challenge to England attackers after limp win over Haiti England boss Sarina Wiegman has called on her attackers to be more ruthless after the Lionesses kicked off their World Cup campaign with a limp 1-0 win over Haiti. Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2023
England fans cheer as Lionesses beat Haiti in opening World Cup match The side edged to a 1-0 win thanks to a Georgia Stanway penalty in Brisbane. The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
England labour to opening win over Haiti thanks to Georgia Stanway penalty Stanway scored at the second attempt from the spot. The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
England survive Women’s World Cup scare but Haiti highlight problems for Lionesses to solve England 1-0 Haiti: The European champions edged past a spirited Haiti side inspired by the brilliant Melchie Dumornay The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
England labour to victory in World Cup opener as Stanway penalty sees off Haiti England were given a tough test by a Haiti side making their Women’s World Cup debut as they earned a 1-0 win via Georgia Stanway’s retaken spot-kick The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023
Women's World Cup 2023: England off the mark with tense win over Haiti The European champions got the job done but didn't have it all their own way against the World Cup debutants FourFourTwo · Jul 22, 2023
‘Stompability is key’: How Mel C, Self Esteem, Marika Hackman and more created the Lioness World Cup song Eleven musicians, including Al Greenwood, Ellie Rowsell, and Rachel Chinouriri, banded together to record ‘Call Me A Lioness’ for the England women’s football team. They chat with Helen Brown about the changing attitudes to football – and why it might just be coming home (again) The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
England player ratings vs Haiti: Mary Earps saves Lionesses as attack fails to fire Mary Earps was the hero as England kicked off their quest for World Cup glory with victory over Haiti. Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2023
England 1-0 Haiti: VAR takes centre stage as Lionesses get off to quiet Women’s World Cup start England squeezed past Haiti on Saturday to open their Women’s World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win. Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2023
Denmark 1-0 China: Women’s World Cup 2023 – as it happened Amalie Vangsgaard strikes late to give Denmark all three points in a scrappy affair against China The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023
Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2023 Women’s World Cup: When is the Lionesses’ next match? The Lionesses overcame Nigeria to set up quarter-final tie
The Times of India · Jul 22, 2023 Women's World Cup: New Zealand squad evacuated temporarily after hotel fire New Zealand's Women's World Cup squad faced a moment of alarm when a fire broke out in their Auckland hotel on Saturday. However, the team has confirmed that all players and staff are safe, and the situation has been brought under control.
FourFourTwo · Jul 22, 2023 Denmark's Rikke Sevecke on carving her own path to the Women's World Cup 2023 Goal Click presents its latest original series, showing the perspectives of players competing at the Women’s World Cup
Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2023 Desiree Ellis: How a trailblazing coach lifted S African football Once sacked from her day job after playing for South Africa, she’s now leading Banyana Banyana at the Women’s World Cup.
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023 Millie Bright: England women’s football captain for 2023 FIFA World Cup in profile Sarina Wiegman entrusts experienced Chelsea defender to lead Lionesses in absence of Leah Williamson
Marie Claire · Jul 22, 2023 England Women's World Cup results live: who scored for the Lionesses and the match against Haiti, as it happens England Women's World Cup results live: who scored for the Lionesses and the match against Haiti, as it happens
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023 England 1-0 Haiti: Women’s World Cup 2023 – as it happened Georgia Stanway’s twice-taken penalty and a fine late save from Mary Earps gave England a nervy win in their opening game
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023 Japanese players wear black armbands at Women's World Cup to remember royal family member Japanese players have worn black armbands in their Women's World Cup opener against Zambia following the death of Fumiko Tottori, the mother of Japanese Princess Takamado
Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2023 USA 3-0 Vietnam: Sophia Smith nets twice in comfortable opener for Women’s World Cup holders Sophia Smith scored a first-half brace on her Women’s World Cup debut as the USA got their bid for a third successive title off to a comfortable start with a 3-0 win over Vietnam at Eden Park.
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023 Denise O’Sullivan hails ‘unbelievable’ Ireland fans at World Cup The 102-capped midfielder could only hear the Irish fans amongst the 75,784 crowd in Thursday’s opener.
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023 High Commissioner believes Lionesses have vital role in fight for women’s rights According to last year’s FIFA benchmarking report on women’s leagues and clubs, the average salary in the women’s game worldwide is just USD 14,000.