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The England women's national football team, nicknamed the Lionesses, has been governed by the Football Association (FA) since 1993, having been previously administered by the Women's Football Association (WFA). England played its first international match in November 1972 against Scotland. Although most national football teams represent a sovereign state, England is permitted by FIFA statutes, as a member of the United Kingdom's Home Nations, to maintain a national side that competes in all major tournaments, with the exception of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament.
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James & Greenwood score as Lionesses beat IrelandWatch the goals as Lauren James and Alex Greenwood score for England to pick up their first win of Euro 2025 qualifying with a 2-0 victory against Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.BBC Sport - Published | |
Women's Euro 2025 qualifier: England v Sweden - build-up & team newsFollow live text updates and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary as England host Sweden in the Women's Euro 2025 qualifiers at Wembley Stadium.BBC Sport - Published | |
Winning Euros & remembering dad - Daly's life in tattoosEngland and Aston Villa forward Rachel Daly tells BBC Sport about her tattoos, including the one she got after the Lionesses won Euro 2022.BBC Sport - Published | |
Player-coach relationships 'very inappropriate' - WiegmanEngland manager Sarina Wiegman says player-coach relationships in the women's game are "very inappropriate" and "not healthy".BBC Sport - Published | |
England head coach wants 'consistent training base'England women want Pennyhill Park to become their "consistent training base", says head coach John Mitchell.BBC Sport - Published | |
Euros qualifying group tough but exciting - WiegmanEngland manager Sarina Wiegman says her side's Euro 2025 qualifying group is "tough but really exciting".BBC Sport - Published | |
England's Wiegman backs 'very necessary' health projectsEngland manager Sarina Wiegman says new women's health projects are "another step in the right direction".BBC Sport - Published | |
Five future England players to look out forThe future looks bright for the Lionesses with a host of youngsters breaking through the international set-up - but who could soon become a first team regular?BBC Sport - Published | |
Williamson returns to Lionesses squadLeah Williamson returns to the England squad for the first time since last April for friendlies against Austria and Italy, after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.BBC Sport - Published | |
Sarina Wiegman extends England contractEngland head coach Sarina Wiegman has signed a contract extension with the Football Association (FA) that will see her remain as manager of the Lionesses through to the 2027 World Cup.Sky News - Published | |
Eight England Lionesses nominated for Fifa World 11Eight of England's Lionesses, including goalkeeper Mary Earps, make the 23-player shortlist for the 2023 women's Fifa Fifpro World 11.BBC Sport - Published | |
Broad and Lionesses recognised in New Year HonoursFormer England cricket Stuart Broad and England women internationals Millie Bright, Mary Earps and Lauren Hemp are among those recognised in the New Year Honours.BBC Sport - Published | |
Earps says Man Utd future rumours 'an injustice'England goalkeeper Mary Earps says some speculation regarding her future at Manchester United has been an "injustice" and "a lot of stuff isn't true".BBC Sport - Published | Mary Earps wins 2023 Sports Personality awardWatch the moment England goalkeeper Mary Earps is announced as the winner of the 2023 Sports Personality of the Year, with Stuart Broad second and Katarina Johnson-Thompson third.BBC Sport - Published |
Advent calendar day eight: England women win Grand Slam deciderEngland seal a Six Nations Grand Slam at Twickenham, holding on for a 38-33 victory against France.BBC Sport - Published | Historic but heartbreaking - England's year summed upLucy Bronze fell to her knees in celebration after scoring England's sixth goal against Scotland. Minutes later she fell to the same turf in desolation after the Lionesses missed out on Olympic..BBC Sport - Published |
Scotland will not 'give away' game for Olympics - WiegmanEngland manager Sarina Wiegman says Scotland will not "give away" Tuesday's Nations League game to allow Team GB to qualify for the 2024 Olympics.BBC Sport - Published | Mead 'super proud' to be back in England squadLionesses forward Beth Mead says she is "super proud" to be back in the England squad for the first time in a year.BBC Sport - Published |
Hunt and Wyrwas awarded England women's contractsNatasha Hunt and Ella Wyrwas are awarded England women's contracts before the 2024 Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published | Women's football rising again in England's North EastThe North East of England has a rich history of producing future Lionesses - and women's football is thriving in the area once again.BBC Sport - Published |
England return 'special' after year out - KirbyEngland midfielder Fran Kirby says she "won't forget" the reception she received from fans on her return to international duty.BBC Sport - Published | It's becoming difficult to keep fans happy - EarpsEngland goalkeeper Mary Earps says it has become "really difficult" to keep fans happy after she received criticism from some for not signing an autograph.BBC Sport - Published |
I'm happy Kirby is back, says WiegmanEngland manager Sarina Wiegman says she is happy for Fran Kirby, who has recovered from a serious knee injury to earn a recall for their two Women's Nations League matches against Belgium.BBC Sport - Published | Former Lionesses and Arsenal striker Taylor retiresJodie Taylor says "it's been a long time coming" as she announces her retirement from football aged 37.BBC Sport - Published |
Former Lionesses defender McManus retires aged 30Former England, Manchester City and Leicester City defender Abbie McManus retires from football at the age of 30.BBC Sport - Published | Lionesses reach deal with FA in dispute over bonusesThe Lionesses and the FA have reached an agreement in a long-running dispute over bonuses and commercial payments.Sky News - Published |
Bright says Lionesses have reached agreement with FAEngland captain Millie Bright says the Lionesses have "come to an agreement" with the Football Association following their dispute over play bonuses.BBC Sport - Published | My whole career has been a series of battles - WilliamsonEngland captain Leah Williamson tells the United Nations her football career has been a constant "battle" against gender inequality.BBC Sport - Published |
What have we learned from England women's summer?BBC Sport looks at what can be learned from England women's summer.BBC Sport - Published | We need to make world better for female players - WiegmanEngland manager Sarina Wiegman says people need to celebrate Spain's squad for their Women's World Cup win and suggests we need to "make the world better" for female players.BBC Sport - Published |
Lionesses quartet among Ballon d'Or nomineesEngland quartet Mille Bright, Rachel Daly, Mary Earps and Georgia Stanway are among the nominees for the women's Ballon d'Or, awarded to the best female footballer in 2023.BBC Sport - Published | Stanway says England had no idea fans were waiting at airportEngland's Georgia Stanway says she had no idea fans were waiting at the airport for the Lionesses' return from the World Cup final.BBC Sport - Published |
England 'wanted more' as Lionesses return homeEngland forward Lauren Hemp says the Lionesses "created history" but "wanted more" as the team arrive home from the Women's World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Lionesses return plus Arsenal reaction and latest newsThe Lionesses return to England after losing to Spain in Women's World Cup final, 10-man Arsenal beat Crystal Palace plus all the transfer latestBBC Sport - Published |
Lionesses return from defeat in World Cup - and disappoint waiting fans by making private airport exitThe Lionesses landed at Heathrow this morning after their World Cup defeat - but left waiting fans disappointed after leaving through a private exit.Sky News - Published | Lionesses' online popularity climbs despite heartbreak in Women's World Cup finalThe Lionesses may not have clinched the Women's World Cup after defeat to Spain in the final, but interest in England's star players has not wavered as their online following continues to grow.Sky News - Published |
'Lionesses success will have lasting legacy on society'The success of England's Lionesses at the Women's World Cup will have a lasting legacy, says record scorer Ellen White.BBC Sport - Published | Lionesses can turn sorrow into springboard for successWith a smile and a wave, Sarina Wiegman led her Lionesses on the team bus to depart for Sydney's airport.Sky News - Published |
Lionesses on their way home after final defeat - as star vows: 'We'll be back'England's defeated-but-defiant Lionesses are on their way back to the UK from Australia after their heartbreaking Women's World Cup final defeat.Sky News - Published | |
