England stage dramatic comeback to beat Netherlands
Watch highlights as England stage a dramatic comeback to from two goals behind to defeat the Netherlands 3-2 thanks with Ella Toone grabbing a late winner. Source link
England 3-2 Netherlands: Lionesses get job done but will mistakes prove costly eventually?
Lauren James was one of several players who looked disappointed at full-time despite England winning 3-2 England did just enough to scrape past the Netherlands in a must-win encounter at Wembley Stadium – but Sarina Wiegman’s side are still being punished for costly mistakes. With Olympic qualification on behalf of Team GB in the balance, […]
England 3-2 Netherlands: Ella Toone scores late winner in crucial Women’s Nations League tie
Georgia Stanway’s header kickstarted England’s comeback at Wembley Ella Toone scored a late winner for England as they came from two goals down to beat the Netherlands in a crucial Women’s Nations League tie, keeping alive Team GB’s hopes of qualifying for the Olympic Games. The World Cup runners-up were 2-0 down after 35 minutes […]
West Indies v England: Jos Buttler relishing start of ‘new ODI era’
England captain Jos Buttler averages 39.68 in one-day internationals Date: 3 December – 9 December, 2023 Coverage: Live text commentary on BBC Sport website and app. England captain Jos Buttler thinks this month’s white-ball tour of the West Indies is the start of a new era. England start a three-match one-day series in the Caribbean […]
Owen Farrell: England captain treated ‘unfairly’ by media, says Saracens boss Mark McCall
Owen Farrell (left) debuted for Saracens in 2008 with Mark McCall (right) joining the club the following year Certain members of the media “need to look at themselves” for their “unfair scrutiny” of Owen Farrell, says Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall. Farrell made his Saracens debut in 2008, while McCall joined as assistant in […]
Owen Farrell: World Rugby chair Bill Beaumont hopes England captain can return ‘reinvigorated’
Owen Farrell surpassed Jonny Wilkinson as England’s all-time leading points scorer in October World Rugby chair Bill Beaumont hopes England captain Owen Farrell can return “reinvigorated” after making himself unavailable for the 2024 Six Nations. Beaumont, himself a former England captain, said the decision was not one the player “would have taken lightly”. “As a […]
England captain Owen Farrell to miss 2024 Six Nations to prioritise mental wellbeing
England captain Owen Farrell has made himself unavailable for the 2024 Six Nations “in order to prioritise his and his family’s mental wellbeing”. England start their Six Nations campaign on 3 February in Italy and end it with a game in France on 16 March. Saracens said Farrell, 32, will continue to play for and […]
Beth Mead: England forward ‘super proud’ to be back in England squad
Mead has scored 29 goals in her 50 England caps Beth Mead says she is “super proud” to be back in the England squad for the first time in a year. Mead, 28, has been named in Sarina Wiegman’s squad for their upcoming Women’s Nations League fixtures after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) […]
Former England defender Phil Jagielka retires from playing at 41
Jagielka made his professional debut in May 2000 for Sheffield United Former England centre-back Phil Jagielka has retired from football at the age of 41. Jagielka played 40 times for England was included in the squads for Euro 2012 and the 2014 World Cup. He began his professional career with Sheffield United in 2000 and […]
England women’s rugby: Natasha Hunt and Ella Wyrwas awarded contracts
Ella Wyrwas made her England debut in the 2023 Six Nations Natasha Hunt and Ella Wyrwas have been awarded England women’s contracts before next year’s Six Nations. The duo bolster options at scrum-half, with Harlequins’ Lucy Packer previously the only specialist nine named. Gloucester-Hartpury’s Hunt, 34, was not selected for the last World Cup, but […]