2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Dunedin Stadium Dunedin Stadium is New Zealand’s only covered stadium. It’s held prestigious events in the past including matches at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The 2023 World Cup marks the third World Cup the stadium will host, following on from te 2011 Rugby World Cup and the U-20 World Cup in 2015. Away from sports, the stadium has hosted musicians such as Sir Elton John, Fleetwood Mac…
2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Sydney Football Stadium The Sydney Football Stadium will host six matches at the upcoming World Cup. The Sydney Football Stadium is a top destination for Australian sports and entertainment. It was initially opened in 1988 and has been a celebrated venue for football for more than three decades. Some of the greatest players have played here including Pele and Maradona. Where is Sydney Football Stadium? The venue is…
Sarina Wiegman: English desire to win football tournament ‘like a trauma’ BBC News says England head coach Sarina Wiegman says the country’s desire to win a tournament was “like a trauma”. For 56 years, competitions had ended in hurt, sadness and pain. The Lionesses won their first major championship last summer, just one year after Euros heartbreak for Gareth Southgate’s men against Italy. “What I really noticed is wanting to win a tournament is so…
‘We’re not robots’: Millie Bright calls for change in women’s football scheduling The Guardian says Millie Bright has called for work to be done in relation to scheduling in the women’s game, stressing players are “not robots”. Bright has been named England’s captain for the upcoming World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after Leah Williamson was ruled out of the tournament with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Bright is recovering from a knee issue…
‘No fear’: Lucy Bronze tells Lauren James to keep up attacking intent The Guardian says The England full-back Lucy Bronze has urged Lauren James not to curb her attacking instincts. James played the full 90 minutes of the goalless draw with Portugal on Saturday, sparkling both ahead of Bronze on the right and then more centrally once repositioned. Having played such a prominent role in the final home friendly before the Women’s World Cup gets…
‘A natural leader’: How Millie Bright became England’s ‘voice’ for the Women’s World Cup The Independent says “Straight away I was just in shock,” Millie Bright remembers. It was a Wednesday evening in late April when England’s road to the World Cup hit a major bump, as Leah Williamson collapsed over her right knee and hobbled down the tunnel at Leigh Sports Village. The news then confirmed what was initially feared: with two months to…
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Harvey Barnes is set for a swift return to the Premier League (Picture: Getty Images) Newcastle have emerged as frontrunners for Harvey Barnes’ signature, despite interest from the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and West Ham United. The Leicester City winger is set for a swift return to the Premier League after the Foxes’ relegation at the end of last season. The 25-year-old has been with Leicester since just nine years old, spending three…
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2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Eden Park Eden Park will host the opening FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 game and eight further fixtures, including a Semi-Final. Eden Park is Aotearoa New Zealand’s National Stadium. It’s the largest stadium in the country and home of Aotearoa New Zealand sport. The historic venue has hosted many iconic moments: Eden Park has also been home to major cricket and rugby matches and hosts some of Wellington…
Get to know the squad: Player profile | Jess Carter Jess Carter, the versatile Chelsea defender, was part of the EURO 2022 winning squad. She featured in the group stage game with Northern Ireland and provided vital backup during the competition. She’s capable of playing a variety of roles in both defence and midfield and has been a first-team regular in the WSL since her teenage years when she played with Birmingham City. And after…
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Get to know the squad: Player profile | Ella Toone The England midfielder Ella Toone has been named in the England senior squad for the upcoming World Cup. The Manchester United forward was brought into the senior team for the first time in September 2020. Under England boss Sarina Wiegman, Toone has become a regular member of the team. She is a popular member of the squad both on the pitch and in the dressing…
Get to know the squad: Player profile | Lauren James Lauren James is a forward for Chelsea FC and England. She is one of the most creative players in the world and at just 21, she has a long and bright career ahead. Along with her brother Reece James, another professional footballer, the London-born star has become a regular at club level. She is an attacking player with impressive technical ability and the strength to…
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Who is Millie Bright? – England’s summer captain looking for World Cup glory Millie Bright is a key defender and an important player under Sarina Weigman. She played a pivotal role in the EURO 2022 win, helping to steer the team to success and inspiring a new generation of young footballers. With Leah Williamson out of action due to injury, Millie Bright has been named captain for the summer tournament. She’ll have support from goalkeeper Mary…
Who is Mary Earps? – The goalkeeper who will co-Captain this summers campaign Mary Earps is England’s No. 1 goalkeeper and at age 30, she’s one of the squad’s senior players. She has played a key role in Sarina Weigman’s England team. She was a key player in the Lionesses’ EURO 2022 win, the 2022 Finalissima win and the Arnold Cup and has become a fan-favourite. Earps has cemented her place in this groundbreaking Lionesses…
