They’ve been dominating for quite a while, but agree doesn’t show much sign of fading. Spain U17s beat France (the 2nd/3rd best team in the competition) 6-1 to qualify for an 11th final from the last 14 U17 Euros. England currently playing Poland for a chance to play, the most dominant side in Elite sport, in the final and to qualify for the U17 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/e6KSafZ37M— Connor Rowden (@rowdencon) May 15, 2024
More coaches. More technical and football IQ coaching at a younger age. I reckon there’s something in their style of play though. They play a style which hogs possession for a very very long time, create numerous chances and at some point they will go in. there’s nothing like that kind of depth of coaching for girls in England. We’ve only just got there with the boys. It also seems to be a style they can replicate so well.
Club football? Completed it mate!Lucy Bronze has won all domestic trophies available in France 🇫🇷, England 🏴 and Spain 🇪🇸 3x Women’s Super League 2x Women’s FA Cup2x Women’s League Cup3x Division 1 Féminine 2x Coupe de France féminine Trophée des Championnes2x Liga F… pic.twitter.com/Gxc9MHHuso— Everything England 🏴 (@TheEngllshGame) May 19, 2024 🚨🔵 | 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Ellie Roebuck, Demi Stokes and Ruby Mace will all leave Manchester City at the end of the season! #MCWFC pic.twitter.com/f14YehgVri— Everything England 🏴 (@TheEngllshGame) May 18, 2024 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Mary Earps, Maya Le Tissier, Millie Turner, Alex Greenwood, Niamh Charles, Grace Clinton, Ella Toone and Gabriella Spillman have all been included in the 2023-24 #WFACup Team of the Season! 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/JJcgu7tBvl— Everything England 🏴 (@TheEngllshGame) May 18, 2024
Wonder if there's something in the style that will make it more dominant in the women's game than the men's. Women are slower and less athletic than men and less able to close down spaces quickly perhaps, just an idea.
I have always thought it is the small amount of top class dribblers, attacking 1v1 duel winners and CF’s that can hold the ball up and link play. They are massively lacking in the women’s game. Makes trying to be direct against them very challenging. Very good example was that WC final.
Lotte Wubben-Moy withdraws from the England squad for their Euro 2025 qualifiers with a foot injury. She's expected to join the England squad again in July for ROI and Sweden games. Rest of the squad join up at SGP on Monday.— Emma Sanders (@em_sandy) May 20, 2024 Arsenal have confirmed their squad for their post-season trip to Australia.🏴From an England perspective:Alessia Russo ✅Leah Williamson❌Beth Mead ❌Lotte Wubben-Moy❌Not ideal for Lionesses to have Russo making that long trip before two big games v France.— Kathryn Batte (@KathrynBatte) May 20, 2024 Guess that means Le Tissier is now promoted to the main squad.
A fitting welcome home for our #YoungLionesses. 🎉Our #U17WEURO silver medalists! 🥈 pic.twitter.com/Wm0e021GYR— Lionesses (@Lionesses) May 20, 2024
💬🦁 | Lotte Wubben-Moy on not playing a single minute at EURO 2022 wanting to improve enough to earn a starting spot:“I looked at a team that had just dominated Europe, I said to myself ‘we are talented and if I’m going to try and keep up with this group of players, I have to… pic.twitter.com/PwoWAJaWSY— Everything England 🏴 (@TheEngllshGame) May 21, 2024
🚨🔵 | 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Lauren James is the PFA WSL 23/24 Fans’ Player of the Year! #CFCW pic.twitter.com/PqIEXRhMFd— Everything England 🏴 (@TheEngllshGame) May 22, 2024 🚨🔵 | 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Brooke Aspin has returned to Chelsea after the end of her loan to Bristol City. #CFCW pic.twitter.com/anyIgFgCQR— Everything England 🏴 (@TheEngllshGame) May 22, 2024
Aside from being current World Champions, they should have eliminated England at Euro 2022 but I reckon home advantage allowed us to scrape victory in extra time. Actually Spain don't have a good record at the European Championship but seems inevitable they will lift that trophy soon. Should be a great experience; Roebuck, Niamh Charles, Wubben-Moy, Russo, Stanway & Toone attended 2016. Be great if 2024 produces similar level of talent to the senior side! In future looks like UEFA will enter five teams rather than three at an expanded U17 female world cup so might qualify more consistently. Two defenders (Wellesley-Smith & Nelly Las) were included in team of the tournament by UEFA observer panel. Winger Lola Brown was the other selection from England. France had one picked. Polish duo was their goalkeeper and standout player Araśniewicz who Barcelona are tracking. Not unreasonably Champions Spain had half their team chosen. Assume they are expected to retain U17 World title later this year although I haven't seen USA compete.
Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh have won the UEFA Women’s Champions League TWICE-IN-A-ROW! #FCBFemeni🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/69WCvKCDx7— Everything England 🏴 (@TheEngllshGame) May 26, 2024 It’s #UWCL number FIVE for Lucia Roberta Bronze! 🖐🏻🏆 pic.twitter.com/88bhesACOY— Everything England 🏴 (@TheEngllshGame) May 26, 2024
🚨🔵 | 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Esme Morgan will depart Manchester City this summer!The defenders move remains subject to international clearance and her receiving a work permit! #MCWFC pic.twitter.com/0yprHfvIb2— Everything England 🏴 (@TheEngllshGame) May 27, 2024 📱🔵 | Esme Morgan goodbye to Man City on X: pic.twitter.com/15HVAd5AIe— Everything England 🏴 (@TheEngllshGame) May 27, 2024
Understand Esme Morgan is set to join NWSL club Washington Spirit. Just completing final bits of paperwork. Interest from a few clubs in Europe and the US. Announced her departure from Manchester City earlier today.— Emma Sanders (@em_sandy) May 27, 2024 I wonder if this will cost her a squad place. There are rumours Jess Carter is going to the USA as well this summer as well.
📝 Squad update from #Lionesses camp:— Lionesses (@Lionesses) May 27, 2024 Niamh Charles has pulled out so Maya Le Tissier is now in the full squad. Kaya Rendell has also pulled out so Lucy Thomas has been called up as standby goalkeeper.
Are there rules about playing in the US that prevent squad selections for England? I thought Rachael Daly got selected while playing in the US plus others too.
🚨🔴 | 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Leah Williamson has signed a contract extension with Arsenal! #AWFC pic.twitter.com/trvtXtv8FO— Everything England 🏴 (@TheEngllshGame) May 27, 2024
England defender Millie Bright is excited by the strength of the Lionesses squad and said "the new faces are taking us higher".https://t.co/kDF0a3WNml— Emma Sanders (@em_sandy) May 29, 2024
The FA, Lionesses players and staff were devastated to hear of the tragic passing of 10-year-old Leah Harrison.We ask fans to come together in the 10th minute of Friday’s game against France at St James’ Park in recognition of her life and in support of her family. 🏴 ❤️— Lionesses (@Lionesses) May 29, 2024
Big loss. Lauren James ❌Sarina Wiegman confirms that Lauren James is out with a foot issue for both of England Women's matches against France 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/9LQCsLE9dV— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 30, 2024
Sarina Wiegman on north England: "I know a little bit better. I think my family knows it better because they have time off! At some point I need a holiday here to go around & become an expert here too."Know the accents more?*laughs* "Err, well, I think I do actually!"— Emma Sanders (@em_sandy) May 30, 2024 Sarina Wiegman: "Of course it’s a disappointment. [Lauren James] did everything & we did but it’s just too early & not good enough. You have to be top, top fit. Jess [Naz] is ready. She has shown good stuff this week in training and with her club so we have to move on."— Emma Sanders (@em_sandy) May 30, 2024
TEAM NEWS! 👏👊 @Mdawg1bright returns🧤 Mary Earps set for 50th cap💫 @bmeado9 starts pic.twitter.com/q5cXHCqRvg— Lionesses (@Lionesses) May 31, 2024