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Samoa face Women’s Rugby World Cup mission impossible against England

Another comfortable Red Roses win is expected against a Samoan side for whom the hosts’ Abi Burton had plenty of praise

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025

Thomas Tuchel relishing the fierce competition for places in his England squad

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and Kyle Walker were all left out of 24-man squad for matches against Andorra and Serbia.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

England squad: Djed Spence and Elliot Anderson earn first call-ups but Trent Alexander-Arnold left out

Adam Wharton included in group for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, but Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer and Jude Bellingham injured

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025

England call up Elliot Anderson as Trent Alexander-Arnold left out of squad for World Cup qualifiers

Cole Palmer misses out on the games against Andorra and Serbia after sustaining a groin injury against West Ham last weekend

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

England Squad for September World Cup Qualifiers: Trent Alexander-Arnold Among Key Absentees

Injuries have robbed Thomas Tuchel of several star names for two games against Andorra and Serbia.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 29, 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold left out of England squad for World Cup qualifiers

Thomas Tuchel has omitted Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold from his squad to play Andorra and Serbia and called up Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025

How England and Samoa show the contrasts at the heart of the Women’s World Cup

A heavy England win is almost certain in Northampton, yet Samoa’s participation at this tournament is a triumph of its own

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

Nat Sciver-Brunt sees tough England World Cup selection as a sign of strength

Experienced seamer Kate Cross was left out of a 15-strong squad for the tournament as England opted to take an extra spinner.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

Big Numbers Set To Remain A Feature Of Women's Rugby World Cup

The Women's Rugby World Cup heads into its second week on the back of impressive off-field numbers, with organisers adamant the tournament's momentum can be maintained despite several mismatches in the first round of pool matches.

International Business Times · Aug 29, 2025