An update from the #Lionesses camp, as @gabsgeorge is called up to the squad while @lauren__hemp and @JordanNobbs8 withdraw due to injury.— Lionesses (@Lionesses) November 7, 2022
4-0 win against Japan. Morgan and Charles were excellent in the back four. Salmon and James made great impact from the bench. Squad is looking strong. Jess Park with a late debut goal.
Got asked about Arsenal’s Beth #Mead injuryBy video, concern for right ACL (+/- meniscal) tear#ArsenalWFC #WSL https://t.co/5akLubXQbP— InjuryMechanisms (@IMechanisms) November 20, 2022 Very worrying news about Beth Mead from last night. Fingers crossed it’s nit an ACL with only 8 months to the World Cup.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63720708 Sadly as it seemed on the night Beth Mead has done her ACL and is effectively out of the World Cup (8 Months is unrealistic for a return.).
So many ACL injuries in women’s football. Frustrating but gives opportunities for others and I’ve been impressed by the options that have been given chances since the Euros.
There are studies into why and if things like training or match schedules could be adapted to reduce the risk. But I agree that her position is quite a deep one in terms of the talent available.
The #U17WEURO and #U19WEURO qualifying groups are set! ⤵️— Lionesses (@Lionesses) December 7, 2022 Congrats to our U19 #YoungLionesses for winning the UEFA Fair Play award for last season's competition! 🎉Forward Lucy Watson collected the trophy on behalf of the squad today ahead of the draw. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/ZDf9rczhuY— Lionesses (@Lionesses) December 7, 2022
"New plans will also make academies more accessible in the hope of game becoming more reflective of England’s wider society" Doesn't it already reflect England's demographics more closely than the men's team does?
Jesus! Encourage people of different backgrounds sure, but this is race baiting! Don’t be fooled folks
Lauren James vs South Korea @laurenjamess22 pic.twitter.com/One0Yyvv7Z— CfcwComps (@CompsCfcw) February 17, 2023
You just cannot stop Lauren James 💨She's in the thick of it to assist Chloe Kelly and put England 1-0 up 👏Watch England v Belgium live now on ITV4 pic.twitter.com/EyWt84xYmk— ITV Football (@itvfootball) February 22, 2023
It was expected but Lauren James adds a different dimension to the England team. That level of dribbling and take on ability was lacking in the previous squad. Squad looks very strong. Full backs still the problem positions. Too many CB’s being played in those roles for my liking.
We're the worlds best womens football team and the favourites for the world cup. Our depth looks excellent. Would like us more cohesive in midfield and want a genuine no 2 to Walsh plus some new fullbacks would be useful. But our wing options and up front are a farce. We're also a joy to watch.
Lauren James won player of the match, young player of the tournament and player of the tournament last night. To be fair there were no elite sides in the competition but she could be a real superstar for years to come.