Substitute Chloe Kelly added another memorable moment to her Lionesses CV when her spot-kick secured 10-woman England a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic shoot-out with Nigeria in Brisbane.It was not all elation for England, however, after Lauren James was shown a straight red card following a VAR review late in the second half that could see her banned for the remainder of ...Full Story »

England had Lauren James sent off late on as their World Cup last-16 clash with Nigeria ended 0-0 after normal time.The 21-year-old forward, star of the Lionesses’ group stage matches with three goals and three assists, was dismissed in the 87th minute in Brisbane after standing on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie.James was initially shown a yellow card before VAR intervened, referee Meliss...Full Story »

Defending champions the United States crashed out of the World Cup as Sweden booked their place in the quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Melbourne.Earlier, the Netherlands saw off South Africa 2-0 in Sydney to move into the last eight, where they will meet Spain.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at all of Sunday’s World Cup action.USA pay the penaltyThat winning feel...Full Story »

Djordje Petrovic missed full training on Monday as interest in his services from across Europe ramps up. Nottingham Forest saw bid rejected Petrovic missed training on Monday Unclear as to whether he'll play for Revolution on Thursday WHAT HAPPENED? With Nottingham Forest, Manchester United and Ligue 1 side Nantes seemingly interested in securing the Serbian goalkeeper's services, the 23...Full Story »

England boss Sarina Wiegman lauded the Lionesses’ adaptability after a system shake-up sparked a thumping 6-1 victory over China at the Women’s World Cup.The Lionesses had not scored more than once in their opening two matches but came alive on a crisp night in front of 13,497 at Adelaide’s Hindmarsh Stadium to seal top spot in Group D.Wiegman took a gamble as she swapped Engla...Full Story »

England star Lauren James said her performance in the 6-1 World Cup romp over China was “what dreams are made of” as they advanced to the knockout stage.Playing in the number 10 role, the Chelsea player scored twice and produced three assists, while also having a goal disallowed, as the Lionesses finished top of Group D in style to set up a last-16 tie with Nigeria.James, who also sc...Full Story »

Two goals and three assists from Lauren James led a revived England attack and ensured the Lionesses secured top spot in Group D with a thumping 6-1 victory over China at the Women’s World Cup.Alessia Russo opened her account for the tournament after four minutes while Lauren Hemp and James made it three by the halfway point, with James seeing another chalked off following a VAR check...Full Story »

England boss Sarina Wiegman remains “concerned” about injured Keira Walsh after the midfielder was stretchered off in the Lionesses’ 1-0 World Cup Group D victory over Denmark in Sydney.Walsh, a 2023 Champions League winner with Barcelona, started every game of England’s triumphant Euro 2022 campaign and could clearly be seen telling the team’s medical staff “...Full Story »

Lauren James’ maiden World Cup goal was enough for England to maintain their 100 per cent record in Group D with a 1-0 victory over Denmark at the Sydney Football Stadium.The Chelsea forward struck the sixth-minute opener, but England suffered a major blow after 38 minutes when midfielder Keira Walsh was stretchered off with an apparent knee injury and later appeared on the touchline using...Full Story »

ENGLAND Lionesses have stripped down to their lingerie for an incredible campaign aiming to keep girls in sport. Current and former Three Lions players have taken their kit off to support Bluebella lingerie's #StrongIsBeautiful campaign. The brand is hoping to encourage teenage girls not to drop out of school. New research from Women In Sport shows that 64 per cent of secondary school girls...Full Story »

England boss Sarina Wiegman declared she is willing to “make changes” as the Lionesses look to secure a second successive World Cup victory against Denmark on Friday.Wiegman stuck with the same starting XI for every match of England’s triumphant Euro 2022 campaign, but the retirements of striker Ellen White and midfielder Jill Scott alongside injuries to European champions Beth...Full Story »

MARY EARPS: She again delivered in the crunch moments. After she thwarted Melchie Dumornay with a fine stop at the beginning of the second half, the Manchester United goalkeeper brilliantly stuck out a boot to deny Roseline Eloissaint one-on-one late on to secure England the points. 8 (out of 10).LUCY BRONZE: The World Cup veteran helped win the penalty which earned England victory and got forwa...Full Story »

The 42-year-old wore a warm blush-coloured bikini and clutched her phone on holiday in Portugal. Toni Terry showed off her toned and tanned figure as she enjoyed a break in Portugal Credit: Splash Toni and John displayed their affection for each other by sharing a kiss on a sun lounger Credit: Splash She seemed to catch the eye of her former England and Chelsea footballer husband, also 42. T...Full Story »

England boss Sarina Wiegman felt her European champions lacked “ruthlessness” after they eked out a 1-0 victory over debutants Haiti to open their World Cup campaign at Brisbane Stadium.Georgia Stanway’s retaken first-half penalty was ultimately enough to win her side all three points, but did little to ease concerns about the Lionesses’ attacking form after they failed t...Full Story »

Georgia Stanway’s retaken first-half penalty was enough to earn England a nervy 1-0 victory over World Cup debutants Haiti in their Group D opener at Brisbane Stadium.This was not the decisive victory most had predicted for the European champions and world’s number-four side against a team 49 places below them in the FIFA rankings.Haiti came close to levelling more than once, in...Full Story »

England's World Cup campaign, which kicks off against Haiti on Saturday, will see millions of pounds spent in pubs and bars across the country England fans will be out in force as the Lionesses begin their World Cup campaign (Image: Chris Eades/Getty Images) Football fans will embark on an £84.5million brekkie, brunch and booze bonanza watching the Lionesses' begin their bid for World Cup...Full Story »

England boss Sarina Wiegman vowed the Lionesses would do “everything” they can to bring home a first World Cup when they begin their campaign against Haiti in Brisbane on Saturday.Wiegman also provided a welcome update on captain Millie Bright, who is fit to start tomorrow’s contest after concerns she was still recovering from the knee injury she sustained in March which requir...Full Story »

The Portugal star was selected by Erik ten Hag just days after Harry Maguire was stripped of the armband. Bruno Fernandes is the new Man United captain Credit: Getty Harry Maguire was stripped of the armband by Erik ten Hag Credit: AP Fernandes, who has been at United for three-and-a-half years, could lead his side out in Saturday's friendly against Arsenal. The 28-year-old captained the Red...Full Story »

LUCIA LOI has broken her silence following her break-up with Marcus Rashford. The Manchester United hitman - who today signed a stunning new £375,000-a-week contract - was set to tie the knot with the business graduate after getting engaged last May. But SunSuport exclusively revealed that childhood sweethearts broke up in June after their relationship "ran its course." Loi, 25, went o...Full Story »

HAVE you ever wondered what a potential World Cup winner takes with her to the other side of the globe? Well, England hopeful Katie Zelem has let the cat out of the bag. Here, the Manchester United midfielder talks SunSport through her World Cup preparations Down Under — from false eyelash appointments to board games. SO Katie, it is your first World Cup and major tournament, how did ...Full Story »