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Rachel Daly or Alessia Russo for England? I know who I would start at the World Cup The Independent says Tournament football is about solving problems, quickly and effectively. While Sarina Wiegman, assistant Arjan Veurink, and the rest of the coaching team will be devising plans to see off England’s World Cup opponents, a lot comes down to how teams react on the pitch to what is in front of them. That is especially true…

For all the gloom, absences could actually help England thrive at Women’s World Cup The Guardian says The key to England’s success under Sarina Wiegman has been consistency but injuries are causing uncertainty, an unfamiliar feeling for the Lionesses. Entering the World Cup without some key players is a problem but they have plenty who know how to be successful to counteract the losses. One player who has excelled under Wiegman is Keira Walsh. She…

Lionesses can live up to top billing at World Cup but bonus row with FA leaves bitter taste The Metro says England open their World Cup campaign on Saturday in an unfamiliar position. The Lionesses have reached the semi-finals of the past four major tournaments but winning the Euros last summer has established them as serious contenders on the world stage. They are now justifiably seen as favourites for the World Cup. This is despite…

Women’s World Cup 2023: England will be ready for anything – Ellen White column BBC sport says This World Cup is England’s first major tournament since the 2009 European Championship where I will be watching rather than playing, but I’m looking forward to it just as much. I think I did the part where I trained hard and played in all the games for long enough – now I am just really excited to be…

Erik ten Hag is desperate to sign a new No.9!

Erik ten Hag had been counting on a sale to boost his transfer funds.

Spain Women vs Costa Rica Women – Match preview, Live stream, kick-off time, prediction, team news, lineups Spain faces Costa Rica for the opening game of their 2023 Women’s World Cup campaign on Friday at the Wellington Regional Stadium. It’ll mark Spain’s third World Cup appearance, while Costa Rica are preparing to feature in the tournament for the second time. Group C: Spain vs Costa Rica (08:30, Wellington) – BBC Two Match Preview Spain’s World…

The Chelsea defender will skipper the side in Australia and New Zealand this summer.

Time for England to show why they are among the favourites.

Fiorentina are demanding £25m for Erik ten Hag’s former player.

‘It is hugely disappointing and very hurtful.’

Felix looks desperate to leave.

De Gea is prepared to wait.

The Cameroonian succeeds David de Gea as United’s number one.

Nigeria Women vs Canada Women – Match preview, Live stream, kick-off time, prediction, team news, lineups Nigeria Women and Canada Women kick off their 2023 Women’s World Cup campaigns on Friday 21 July as they face off at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Nigerians have been in nine World Cup finals, while Canada have appeared at every tournament since missing the inaugural edition in 1991. Group B: Nigeria vs Canada (03:30, Melbourne) – BBC Two Match…

It was always too soon to judge him!

‘There’ll be people that will probably go for it again.’

FIFA Women’s World Cup fixtures Day 2 of the 2023 Women’s World Cup sees Nigeria face Canada, the Philippines take on Switzerland and Spain meet Costa Rica.  On Thursday both host nations – New Zealand and Australia won their opening matches against Norway and Ireland. New Zealand shocked everyone with a 1-0 win over Norway, and Australia – who are without star player Sam Kerr – managed to win 1-0 despite Ireland’s strong defence.  Friday…

They met for the first time in December…

Jordan Henderson’s departure is creating a vacancy.

The new signing is off the mark already.

Shock New Zealand win over Norway, late penalty miss drama and Sam Kerr out for two Australia games New Zealand beat Norway in a 1-0 opening thriller match, which left many shocked as they become the first New Zealand team – men’s or women’s – to win a game in the World Cup. New Zealand dominated much of the match whilst Norway did get a few chances, they never looked very convincing. A late penalty…

Australia Women vs Ireland Women – Match preview, Live stream, kick-off time, prediction, team news, lineups 2023 Women’s World Cup co-hosts kick off the tournament with New Zealand taking on Norway at 8 am (UK time) and Australia facing the Republic of Ireland at 11 am (UK time). Australia vs Republic of Ireland (11:00, Sydney) – ITV Match Preview Australia World Cup campaign Australia face Ireland in front of their home fans in Sydney. The…

New Zealand Women vs Norway Women: Match Preview, Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time New Zealand – tournament co-hosts – will kick off the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Thursday as they fave Norway at Eden Park in Auckland. You can watch at 8 am (UK TIME) on BBC One or iPlayer.  Match preview New Zealand World Cup campaign It’s New Zealand’s sixth appearance in the tournament whilst Norway have never missed a Women’s World…

Burnley and Nottingham Forest also want him…