Tag: Lionesses


  • Mary Earps Opens Up: Being Dropped for Hannah Hampton Felt Unjust

    Mary Earps Opens Up: Being Dropped for Hannah Hampton Felt Unjust

    Background to the controversy Mary Earps, the England women’s national team goalkeeper, recently spoke out about her removal from the squad around the time Hannah Hampton was recalled. Earps, a standout player for both club and country, said she believed the decision to reinstate Hampton after an earlier ban for disruptive and unreliable behavior was…

  • Mary Earps Opens Up on Hannah Hampton Recall: ‘Unjust’ Decision and a Rift in the Lionesses

    Mary Earps Opens Up on Hannah Hampton Recall: ‘Unjust’ Decision and a Rift in the Lionesses

    Former England keeper Mary Earps speaks out on squad decisions Mary Earps, the long-time England goalkeeper, has publicly questioned the decision-making process that led to Hannah Hampton’s recall to the Lionesses’ squad. Earps, who has been a central figure for England in major tournaments, claims she told manager Sarina Wiegman that Hampton’s return would reward…

  • England Women’s Squad Named for Brazil and Australia Tests

    England Women’s Squad Named for Brazil and Australia Tests

    England Women’s Squad Named for Brazil and Australia Fixtures England’s reigning UEFA Women’s EURO champions have returned to action, with Sarina Wiegman naming a 25-player squad for two high-profile meets in late October. The Lionesses will kick off a Homecoming Series against Brazil at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday 25 October (5:30pm BST)…

  • England Women Named for Brazil and Australia Tests as Homecoming Series Kicks Off

    England Women Named for Brazil and Australia Tests as Homecoming Series Kicks Off

    England Women Announce 25-Player Squad for Brazil and Australia Fixtures England head coach Sarina Wiegman has named a 25-player squad for two important autumn fixtures as the Lionesses return to action for the first time since their historic UEFA Women’s EURO triumphs. The pair of matches, part of the Homecoming Series, will pit England against…

  • England Lionesses name squad for Brazil and Australia fixtures

    England Lionesses name squad for Brazil and Australia fixtures

    England returns to action with Brazil and Australia fixtures The England women’s senior squad has been named for two high-profile matches later this month, marking the Lionesses’ return to competitive action since their landmark UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 triumph. Manager Sarina Wiegman has selected 25 players to face Brazil and Australia, kicking off a busy…

  • Millie Bright Retires from England Duty After 88 Caps: A Legacy of Leadership

    Millie Bright Retires from England Duty After 88 Caps: A Legacy of Leadership

    Millie Bright Announces England Retirement, Citing Shifted Priorities Millie Bright has revealed she is stepping away from international football, saying she is “at peace” with the decision and acknowledging a change in her priorities after a demanding season. The Chelsea centre-back, who has served as a cornerstone for England during a golden era for the…

  • Millie Bright Retires from International Football After 88-Cap England Career

    Millie Bright Retires from International Football After 88-Cap England Career

    England’s Lionesses Lose a Leader as Millie Bright Retires from International Football Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football, saying she is “at peace” with the decision and that her priorities have shifted. The 32-year-old centre-back revealed she would not be available for selection for England’s Euro 2025 campaign, and subsequently underwent knee…

  • Millie Bright retires from England duty after 88 caps and a storied Lionesses career

    Millie Bright retires from England duty after 88 caps and a storied Lionesses career

    Millie Bright Announces International Retirement Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football, saying she is “at peace” with the decision and that her priorities have shifted. The 32-year-old Chelsea centre-back revealed she would not be available for selection for England’s Euro 2025 campaign, explaining that she could not give 100% mentally or physically…