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The Guardian
36 minutes ago
- The Guardian
‘Cheap' defending cost England in Euro 2025 opener, admits Leah Williamson
Leah Williamson admitted England were not good enough on the ball and said 'cheap, one-versus-one defending' cost the Lionesses badly in their 2-1 defeat against France, but vowed her side would improve before facing the Netherlands on Wednesday. The defending European champions looked second-best to France for large portions of their meeting in Zurich and the Lionesses captain said: 'When you're losing the ball really cheaply, and then you're in emergency defending, and when you've done four or five counterattacks in a row against quality like that, it is tough, but we hold ourselves to higher standards, in the individual battles. Sign up to Moving the Goalposts No topic is too small or too big for us to cover as we deliver a twice-weekly roundup of the wonderful world of women's football after newsletter promotion 'The positive is that I've not seen us like that, in terms of turning over the ball so much, for a while now, so yes [while it is] really frustrating, I think that's how we'll take today. Tomorrow, back on it.' The Arsenal centre-back added to ITV: '[It was] cheap defending one-v-one, we learnt from those mistakes in fairness and grew in the game, but on the ball, [we were] not good enough, we couldn't keep it in the areas that we needed to keep it, and we got better as they tired, we took advantage of that, but [it was] not enough in the end. 'I think, everybody [has to] take responsibility for themselves today, have a look at 'what areas could they have had an impact on the game more?' - I will. But then tomorrow, we have a new gameplan [versus the Netherlands], different spaces available, a different type of opposition, but we'll look at what we did today, and improve.' England were 2-0 at the break after a dominant spell of pressure from France in the latter part of the first half, but after the game, their head coach Sarina Wiegman defended their decision not to make any half-time substitutions. When asked why she did not make any changes at the break, she replied: 'Because I had the conviction that having a short meeting at half-time [would mean] that we could do things better in the second half and I wanted to give them that opportunity. I think this team is capable so I didn't want to swap straight away.' Wiegman also defended her decision to give Lauren James a first start since April, following a hamstring injury. The Chelsea forward had played just half an hour of football, against Jamaica last Sunday, before this tournament but Wiegman deemed her fit to face France. When asked if that had been a gamble or a mistake, Wiegman replied: 'No, I don't see it as a mistake, it was a choice. I think if she had scored in that first minute, and if the cross she made in the first half where we just couldn't just get a head on it [had gone in], I think we'd be having a different conversation.' England defender Jess Carter said: 'I think we played like we were a little bit scared today, maybe we weren't aggressive enough, we maybe were worrying about their threats in behind and what they can do rather than doing what we can do. We didn't do as well on the ball, or off the ball. 'The only positive to take is that last 10 minutes, for me watching it from the side I really believed we would get a goal, I really felt like we could get a second goal. We have to focus on that 10 minutes that we did have at the end and take that over to the next game, the energy the subs brought on was incredible, really pressing and being aggressive. It's something to take to the next game.' France, who reached the semi-finals in England three years ago, face Wales next, hoping to secure a place in the knockout stages. Their in-form winger Delphine Cascarino recognised that England had made a bright start but added: 'Yes, we got scared initially at the beginning but we remained calm. We managed to get to our goal and our objective. We complied with our gameplan and we really controlled this match, I believe.'
Daily Mirror
38 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd 'plot Dominic Calvert-Lewin swoop' for one key reason after Everton exit
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has left Everton after nine years with the club and could join Manchester United, who are interested in acquiring his services as a free agent Manchester United are reportedly ready to sign free agent Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a cost-effective addition to Ruben Amorim's squad. United are rebuilding their squad in the summer transfer window and Amorim believes that Calvert-Lewin would be a good addition alongside more expensive signings. Matheus Cunha has already arrived at United for £62.5million from Wolves and the club are still chasing Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, who will also cost north of £60m. But with the club conscious of profit and sustainability rules, they are also on the lookout for cheaper signings. Calvert-Lewin has left Everton after nine years and is looking for a new club. The 28-year-old striker scored 71 goals in 273 appearances for the Toffees after joining them from Sheffield United in 2016 and is seeking a fresh start. He has struggled with injuries in recent years, but The Sun reports that United believe he has the qualities required to bolster Amorim's squad. They are ready to offer Calvert-Lewin a contract which would include bonuses for appearances so he could become a useful squad player in a role which could help avoid further injuries. United are still trying to offload Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony, who all spent last season away on loan, as well as Alejandro Garnacho and, potentially, Rasmus Hojlund. With Cunha a No.10 and Mbeumo best off the right wing, Calvert-Lewin could slot into the forward line as a No.9. He managed just three goals in 26 Premier League games last season with injury sidelining him between January and May. But he is hungry for a new challenge after posting an emotional farewell to Everton upon the expiry of his contract on June 30. He wrote: "To Everton Football Club and the Evertonians. After nine remarkable years at this club, I've made the incredibly difficult decision, together with my family, to begin a new chapter in my career. HAVE YOUR SAY! Would Dominic Calvert-Lewin be a good signing for Manchester United? Comment below. "This isn't something I chose lightly. Everton has been my home since I was 19 years old. It's the place that saw potential in me, challenged me to grow, and shaped me both as a footballer and as a man. "Whether times were good or tough, your unwavering support never faltered. Celebrating goals at Goodison Park, feeling that roar, is an experience I'll carry with me forever. This choice to move on was not simply about me, it was a decision my family and I spent a long time considering together. "We believe it's the right moment to seek a new challenge and continue growing, but that doesn't lessen the bond I'll always have with Everton. I'm deeply proud of what we've shared, fighting for this club when it mattered most, scoring big goals in crucial moments, wearing the shirt with commitment and pride. My hope is that I leave with your respect, knowing I always sought to uphold the values of this great club." Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
BBC News
41 minutes ago
- BBC News
More than 500 runners remember 'Mr Northampton Parkrun'
Almost 540 people took part in a Parkrun dedicated to keen athlete who died aged 92 in Emmerson, who was referred to as "Mr Northampton Parkrun", completed 537 of the weekly 5km running events at the town's Racecourse park, and volunteered at a further 53. Many runners answered the call to wear green T-shirts, similar to the ones Mr Emmerson wore, and bring food to donate to a charity. His son, also called Bob, joined in on Saturday, wearing one of the green Silverstone 10k T-shirts belonging to his dad and he said he was overwhelmed by the support. Mr Emmerson, who died in his sleep on 27 May, kept active despite having both his hips was rarely seen at Parkrun with anything other than a distinctive green Silverstone 10k 30th anniversary took part in many other Parkruns, including at Brixworth Country Park, Daventry and Kettering, in Northamptonshire, plus ones in Darlington in County Durham, Market Harborough in Leicestershire, and Bushy Park in south-west London, where the first Parkrun took Bushell, co-event director of the Northampton one, said: "It was lovely to have Bob's son Robert back running at the event and to see so many Parkrunners wearing green - the colour of Bob's usual running top." The 92-year-old was also a keen gardener at his home in Walgrave."The inspiration for 'Bob Day' was his love of handing out food grown in his allotment to Parkrunners on a Saturday morning," said Mr Bushell. "It felt fitting to support the McCarthy Dixon Foundation with a collection of food for the most vulnerable across the county."The charity supports people in the county facing financial hardship and mass participation 5km run celebrated its 20th anniversary last year having been started by 13 participants in London in 2004. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
