Women’s football stands at tipping point ahead of 2019 World Cup – Casey Stoney
Women’s football stands at a “tipping point” as England head into the 2019 World Cup, according to former Lionesses’ captain Casey Stoney.
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England selector Ed Smith refuses to rule out Jofra Archer for 2019 World Cup
England’s national selector Ed Smith insisted Jofra Archer’s name did not come up as his panel rubber-stamped two familiar-looking squads for the new year tour of the West Indies, but would not rule out a late dash for the World Cup.
Stokes sorry after accepting CDC sanctions for Bristol incident
Ben Stokes and Alex Hales remain eligible for England selection following the outcome of a disciplinary hearing into their roles in a fight outside a Bristol nightclub in 2017.
England v Scotland match possible at Women’s World Cup
England will be among the top seeds for the 2019 Women’s World Cup draw on Saturday and could face Scotland.
Howe hopes Bournemouth midfielder Cook looks to Wilson for inspiration
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe hopes midfielder Lewis Cook can draw strength from the recovery of team-mate Callum Wilson as he faces a lengthy spell of rehabilitation from a serious knee injury.
Jordan Nobbs to miss Women’s World Cup with knee injury
Arsenal and England midfielder Jordan Nobbs has been ruled out of the 2019 World Cup after undergoing surgery on her anterior cruciate ligament.
Bournemouth’s Lewis Cook ruled out for six to nine months
Bournemouth’s England midfielder Lewis Cook will be sidelined for six to nine months with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, the club have announced.
Gareth Southgate calls for change as English contingent in Premier League slumps
England manager Gareth Southgate has called for urgent action to address the “incredible” fall in the number of English-qualified starters in Premier League teams.
Southgate ‘disturbed’ by throwing of banana skin at north London derby
England manager Gareth Southgate has described the throwing of a banana skin at Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during Sunday’s north London derby as disturbing and concerning.
Gareth Southgate eyes golden era as path to home glory at Euro 2020 gets clearer
Gareth Southgate greeted England’s relatively kind Euro 2020 qualification draw in Dublin on Sunday by challenging his team to win the entire tournament.
Kosovo prepare to welcome England for “biggest ever” match
England’s visit to Kosovo in the Euro 2020 qualifiers will be “the biggest event in the history of football” in the Balkan republic, their coach Bernard Challandes said after Sunday’s draw.
England avoid tough qualifying group for Euro 2020
England appear to have been granted a comfortable-looking passage to Euro 2020.
Home nations set to find out Euro 2020 qualifying opponents
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will discover just how tricky a route they face to Euro 2020 when the qualifying draw takes place in Dublin on Sunday.
Euro 2020 qualifiers Q&A
The groups for the Euro 2020 qualifiers will be drawn this weekend, and if you were bamboozled by the intricacies of the Nations League you are going to love this.
Scots woman one of four accused of smashing up ambulance car after England World Cup win
A Scots waitress has appeared in court in south London yesterday accused of smashing-up an ambulance car amidst celebrations after an England victory at the world cup.
Jofra Archer edges closer to England debut after ECB relax eligibility criteria
Highly-rated fast bowler Jofra Archer will become available for England selection in the first few months of next year after the eligibility criteria was relaxed.
5 things you should know about Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer will be available to play for England from next year after the ECB announced changes to its eligibility criteria.
Fast bowler Archer will be eligible for England next year
Highly-rated fast bowler Jofra Archer will be eligible for England selection from next year after the qualification criteria was relaxed.
How Viv Anderson paved the way for BAME players in England
England went to this summer’s World Cup with their most diverse tournament squad ever – a fitting tribute 40 years on from Viv Anderson’s historic call-up.
Anderson: I never considered ‘trailblazer’ tag
Viv Anderson never saw himself as a “trailblazer” when he became the first black player to earn a full senior England international cap 40 years ago.
England head coach Trevor Bayliss believes Ben Stokes has learnt his lesson
Ben Stokes has been lauded for his “exemplary” conduct by England head coach Trevor Bayliss, who believes the all-rounder has learned a lot during a difficult year.
Q&A on Joe Root’s England
England leave Sri Lanka with a 3-0 Test series whitewash in the bank, to go with wins in the ODI and T20 formats.
Burgess: Egos led to England’s 2015 World Cup crash
Sam Burgess has claimed that “individual egos” and “selfish players” contributed to England’s painful 2015 World Cup demise.
Best backs Farrell to succeed as Ireland coach
Rory Best has backed Andy Farrell to thrive as Ireland head coach, when he replaces Joe Schmidt after next year’s World Cup.
Kearney: Schmidt will want to leave Ireland with lasting legacy
Rob Kearney believes Joe Schmidt will do everything in his power to set Ireland up for a sustained period of success after he leaves.
Joe Root beaming as England prove themselves overseas
Joe Root believes England’s triumphant Test tour of Sri Lanka proves they are no “one-trick pony” and is ready to embrace rising expectations around his side.
Jack Leach stars as England complete series whitewash of Sri Lanka
Jack Leach ensured England kept their nerve in Colombo to turn their series win over Sri Lanka into a true collector’s item – a 3-0 whitewash on foreign soil.
Kusal Mendis half-century holds up England’s charge for series whitewash
England managed just one wicket on the fourth morning as Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis stalled the tourists’ push for a series whitewash in Colombo.
Jones defends Farrell tackle technique after England beat Australia
Eddie Jones has defended Owen Farrell’s tackle technique as the spotlight once again fell on England’s co-captain in a conclusive victory over Australia.
Buttler surprised by Stokes reprieves as England close in on whitewash
Jos Buttler admitted feeling “an element of disbelief” as Sri Lanka spinner Lakshan Sandakan twice reprieved Ben Stokes by over-stepping, helping England move one step closer to a 3-0 whitewash in Colombo.
Farrell in the spotlight again over controversial tackle
World Rugby’s officiating protocols have come under fierce attack yet again this autumn as Australia were overwhelmed 37-18 by England at Twickenham.
England on the brink of sealing Test series whitewash in Sri Lanka
England were on the brink of a memorable overseas whitewash in Sri Lanka, ending day three of the third and final Test in complete control in Colombo.