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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Leah Williamson ready to lead 'new England' into huge summer of sport
Leah Williamson is ready to lead a 'new England' into a huge summer of sport. The Lionesses are preparing to defend their continental title but do so with a squad that looks markedly different from three years ago, with a new crop of fresh faces such as Aggie Beever-Jones and Michelle Agyemang having broken into the squad. Advertisement Captain Williamson will bring plenty of experience from previous major tournaments, as well as her own taste of continental success with club side Arsenal in May. 'I think it is exciting, we've said before we are a new England,' the 28-year-old said, as part of a new LG OLED TV collaboration ahead of this summer. 'We look different, women's football looks different, the task is different. 'It gets me smiling thinking about it because we have great memories and we want great memories again, and we are willing to work hard for them. 'It gives you a spike in your desire and all of those things to be better, and hopefully that means it is the start of a good summer.' Former England goalkeeper and media pundit, Rachel Brown-Finnis, sat down with two of England's most loved sporting teams, the Lionesses and Red Roses to discuss the upcoming summer of sport (imagecomms) Williamson was embarking on her first major tournament as captain and her first competition as a starter for England in 2022. Advertisement Since then, she has fought back from an ACL injury and has had to fight for her place back in the team. All the while, Williamson has been a pivotal part of pushing women's sport to prominence in society, with women's football leading the way. Now, other sports are gaining similar attention with the Women's Rugby World Cup to follow the football in a huge summer of sport, and LG is helping the nation get closer to the action with LG OLED TVs. for the smoothest action possible and unbelievable soundbar surround sound to bring the stadium feeling home. And the England skipper shared her experiences of getting the most out of a home tournament with the Red Roses. Advertisement She added: 'Enjoy every single second and embrace every moment of it. If I could go back and do it all over again, I would. 'We were lucky we were educated on how big that was and how amazing of an opportunity that was. The Red Roses and the Lionesses joined forces to to reflect on some of the nation's most memorable sporting TV moments and the importance of visibility. (imagecomms) 'My advice is to just take it all in because it doesn't come around very often, and it is one of the greatest things to be able to do that on home soil, especially the level they are at and the hopes they have of success.' Members of the two England women's teams caught up with LG at St George's Park recently as part of the leading TV manufacturer's ongoing partnership with The FA and the RFU. The LG All In Pledge encourages people to engage and watch women's sport. Together we can grow support through fandom and audience numbers to inspire new players to pick up the sport themselves, as watching changes everything. For more information, go to
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Which young players could light up Euro 2025?
In July 2022, as Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses were celebrating being crowned champions of Europe, Germany's Lena Oberdorf was named the inaugural young player of the years on and a new crop of players, from 16 countries, will arrive in Switzerland hoping to shine at this summer's Women's Sport has selected seven players under the age of 23 to look out for. Aggie Beever-Jones (England) Age: 21 Position: Forward Club: Chelsea Before England's penultimate Women's Nations League group game, all of the attention was on Mary Earps' retirement. After the match, a different name dominated the headlines: Aggie forward seized her opportunity in the absence of injured duo Alessia Russo and Ella Toone, scoring a 33-minute hat-trick against Portugal. Tipping her to make an impact at Euro 2025, former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley praised her versatility, movement and goalscoring prowess. "She can play on the right, left, and in central areas. She's constantly on the move, hunting for the right opportunity to pounce on defenders," she told BBC Radio 5 Live."She is rarely offside. She is a true goalscorer, putting herself about, making a nuisance of herself."Beever-Jones, who joined Chelsea's academy aged nine, was the Blues' top goal-scorer in the WSL last season with nine and also claimed the winner in their FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool to keep them on track for a domestic treble. Carrie Jones (Wales) Age: 21 Position: Midfielder Club: IFK Norrkoping Wales will make history this summer by competing in their first major women's tournament and Carrie Jones, despite her tender years, is already well established in the has been an international footballer for six years having made her Wales debut at 15 - before she was eligible to play for club side Cardiff City - and spent four seasons in the WSL with Manchester United, Leicester City and Bristol City followed by a move to Swedish side IFK Norrkoping in 2024. A versatile forward player, she is commonly deployed on the left flank for Wales but can also play in central midfield or a lone striker. In 2019, former Wales international Gwennan Harries tipped Jones to be "one of Wales' best players, external over the next 10-20 years"."She's such a talent. So composed, got two great feet, but most importantly for me, her work ethic is outstanding, a real team player," she said. Salma Paralluelo (Spain) Age: 21 Position: Midfielder Club: Barcelona At 21, Salma Paralluelo already boasts a heavyweight CV.A member of the 2023 World Cup-winning squad, she started five of Spain's seven matches, came off the bench to score in the quarter and semi-finals, and earned young player of the tournament honours. That triumph meant she became the first player to hold world titles at Under-17, Under-20 and senior has also won the 2024 Nations League, while domestically she is a two-time Champions League winner with Barcelona. In 2024, she was the youngest player in the top 20 of The Guardian's 100 best female footballers in the world, external and finished third in the Ballon d'Or standings for the last two seasons. Paralluelo, who had to choose between football and athletics, is a physical winger who drives hard at defenders and possesses a prolific left foot. She will be a key attacking threat for Spain, although she took a break after last summer's Olympics - because of mental and physical exhaustion and an issue with her left knee - and she has found playing time harder to come by on her return. Wieke Kaptein (Netherlands) Age: 19 Position: Midfielder Club: Chelsea At 19, Wieke Kaptein has already won multiple domestic trophies, first with FC Twente and now with Chelsea. During the 2024-25 campaign, the central midfielder forced her way into Sonia Bompastor's star-studded XI, starting seven of their 10 Champions League games, and was identified by BBC Sport as one of the unsung heroes of the Blues' invincible WSL season thanks to her contributions in the middle of the has been full of praise for Kaptein's work rate, stating: "She brings a lot of quality out of possession. She is really confident but also works hard off the ball. She works so hard for the team." Team-mate Kadeisha Buchanan added: "She's a unique player. She's cool, laid back. She shows that on the field - she's very composed. She's a fun, young talent."Internationally, she has amassed 20 caps since making her debut in April 2023, typically playing on the right of a midfield three, and made history as the youngest player to represent the Netherlands at a Women's World Cup later that year. Franziska Kett (Germany) Age: 20 Position: Defender Club: Bayern Munich The second-youngest player in the Germany squad and set to play in her first major tournament, Franziska Kett has long been on the radar of national team head coach Christian Wuck, who described her as a dynamic defender. The left-back made her debut for Bayern Munich in 2022 - one month before her 18th birthday - and has gone on to feature for the German champions in both the Frauen-Bundesliga and Women's Champions League. A member of the Under-19s squad which finished as runners-up at the European Championships in 2023, she was handed her senior debut in April 2025. "We have been keeping tabs on Franziska Kett and her development for some time now," Wuck said. "She provides a great deal of dynamism with her explosive style of play. We believe that she can do a job for the national team." Sydney Schertenleib (Switzerland) Age: 18 Position: Midfielder Club: Barcelona In a Barcelona squad brimming with top talent, you could be forgiven for not knowing Sydney Schertenleib's name. However, since moving to Spain from Grasshopper Zurich last summer, the 18-year-old has quickly established herself as a first-team regular, starting all but two of Barcelona's league matches since the beginning of March and coming off the bench in both legs of their Champions League quarter-final against she typically plays on the left side of a midfield or forward three for Barcelona, Switzerland boss Pia Sundhage has preferred to use her as a right-sided striker, yielding two goals in her first 10 her first senior tournament, and playing on home soil, the setting is perfect for Schertenleib to make an impact. Alice Sombath (France) Age: 21 Position: Defender Club: Lyon Sombath is one of a number of promising young French defenders looking to capitalise on the omission of the previously immovable Wendie Renard from the squad for the in France to Thai parents, she joined Lyon aged 16 from rivals Paris St-Germain and 12 months later she made her senior debut alongside club legend Renard at centre-back in their opening game of the Lyon manager Joe Montemurro said: "I think she's going to become a special player. She has all the qualities to become a top defender. "At a big club like Lyon, there are more experienced players, so she needs a little patience. But in the future, I think she'll be a great player for the French national team."Comfortable at right-back or in central defence, Sombath made her France debut in November and was then paired alongside new captain Griedge Mbock in France's 4-0 win over Switzerland in May. She also got the nod ahead of Renard at centre-back for Lyon's Champions League semi-final first leg win over Arsenal.
The Independent
03-06-2025
- General
- The Independent
Spain vs England live: Latest team news and updates as Lionesses face must-win Nations League decider
England and Spain resume their rivalry as the pair battle for a place in the Nations League finals. A meeting of European and world champions will settle top spot in Group A3, with the Lionesses needing to beat their hosts in Barcelona to usurp them. Sarina Wiegman 's side kept their hope alive with an uber-impressive performance in a 6-0 win against Portugal, though Spain also looked in fine form in their penultimate group game as Belgium were blown away. For those involved, this marks a final audition before squads are confirmed for Euro 2025. Wiegman will confirm her travelling party for England's defence of their crown on Thursday and admitted this week that she was already 'pretty close' to knowing her selection. Can anyone force a late rethink with a standout performance in Barcelona to help England keep their Nations League trophy hopes alive? Beever-Jones hails 'incredible' first Wembley start following England hat-trick Forward Aggie Beever-Jones agreed it was an 'incredible' first Wembley start for England after she netted a hat-trick in the Lionesses' 6-0 Nations League rout over Portugal. The 21-year-old became just the third woman – and second Lioness after Beth Mead – to score three times at Wembley. Beever-Jones hails 'incredible' first Wembley start following England hat-trick Beever-Jones scored a 30-minute first-half hat-trick. Harry Latham-Coyle3 June 2025 15:10 Aggie Beever-Jones takes chance to lead breakout night for England's next generation England were really very good on Friday night at Wembley - with Aggie Beever-Jones to the fore. Jamie Braidwood was there and liked what he saw from the Chelsea striker, taking her chance in the absence of Alessia Russo. Aggie Beever-Jones takes chance to lead England's next generation England 6-0 Portugal: Beever-Jones scores a first-half hat-trick as Sarina Wiegman's side delivers a confidence-boosting performance at home Harry Latham-Coyle3 June 2025 15:00 Spain vs England Spain and England are set to renew hostilities in a Nations League group decider in Barcelona. A brilliant thrashing of Portugal kept the Lionesses' hopes of qualifying for the tournament finals alive but they will have to win away from home to usurp their opponents and book their spot - but with a Euro 2025 squad set to be named this week by Sarina Wiegman, those in the England ranks have every reason to impress. Kick off is at 6pm BST. Harry Latham-Coyle3 June 2025 10:38
The Independent
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Spain Women vs England Women prediction and best bets: Lionesses may miss out on finals
Spain Women vs England Women Betting Tips England face Spain tonight in a winner-take-all encounter as both sides battle to finish top of Group A3 and qualify for the finals of the Uefa Women's Nations League (6pm, ITV1) Spain currently occupy top spot with 12 points from their opening five matches, while England are second with 10 points but will be full of confidence following Friday's 6-0 win over Portugal. Aggie Beever-Jones scored a first-half hat-trick at Wembley to set England on their way, while Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Chloe Kelly were also on target as England found their form just weeks before the European Championships get underway. Results before last week's game had been patchy, losing 3-2 to Belgium last month and only managing a 1-1 draw in the away fixture in Portugal in February, but with a trophy to defend, Sarina Wiegman's side are starting to show the form that saw them crowned European champions in 2022. The home match against tonight's opponents ended in a 1-0 win for Wiegman's side when Jess Park scored the only goal of the game in the first meeting between the two sides since Spain beat England in the 2023 Women's World Cup final. A repeat of that result would see the Lionesses advance to the knockout stage of the Nations League, while Spain only need a point to secure their spot in October's semi-finals with only the group winners from League A advancing. Spain and England are the top two in the market on football betting sites for this summer's European Championships, which get underway on 2 July in Switzerland. You can get 5/2 on Spain and 17/4 on England, and tonight's game give us a bit more of an insight of where the two sides are right now in their preparations. Spain are the standout favourites to win this latest encounter and top the group at 11/20, while England are 11/2 and you can get 19/4 on a draw – which might not be a bad shout. The two sides have met 13 times so far, with England leading the head-to-head by seven wins to three while the other three meetings have ended all square. The Lionesses have also never lost to Spain in Spain, winning on their last trip in 2016 and drawing on their previous two visits. England might have won their last match 6-0 against Portugal, while Spain were beating Belgium 5-1 on the road, but we expect this one to be a closer encounter. Only one meeting has been won by more than one goal and that was in 2017 when England secured a 2-0 win in the European Championships. Spain Women vs England Women best bets: Gonzalez to keep up her scoring run Spain have scored 16 goals in their last three games since that 1-0 defeat to England back in February and Esther Gonzalez has scored four of those goals. The striker, who now plays for Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League, left Real Madrid in 2023 as their all-time top scorer with 39 goals in 77 games and she has continued that form. She scored the opening two goals on Friday as her side took a 5-0 lead in Belgium before Tine De Caigny pulled one back for the hosts with two minutes to go. Betting sites are offering 23/5 on her scoring first, or you can get 6/4 on her to score at any time. When having a bet, it's vital to practice responsible gambling. When using gambling sites be aware that sports betting can be addictive. Please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget. The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, or any other gambling medium. Even the most knowledgeable punter can lose a bet, so always stick to a budget and never chase your losses. It's particularly important not to get carried away by any free bets or casino offers you might receive, both of which are available in abundance on gambling sites, but must be approached with caution. You can stay in control by making use of the responsible gambling tools offered, such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion and time-outs. You may also want to visit the following free organisations to discuss any issues with gambling you might be having: We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to watch Spain vs England FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Lionesses Nations League clash today
Spain vs England: The Lionesses are back in Nations League action tonight (The FA via Getty Images) England can lay down an early marker ahead of the Women's European Championships this summer when they face Spain in what is an important Nations League showdown tonight. Inspired by an Aggie Beever-Jones hat-trick, the Lionesses thrashed Portugal 6-0 on Friday. That result ensured Sarina Wiegman's side would avoid relegation, but crucially kept their semi-final hopes alive. Advertisement Though with Spain beating Belgium 5-1, they are in control of their own destiny as they just need to avoid defeat in Barcelona and top spot in Group 3 will be confirmed. When the two nations met at Wembley Stadium on matchday two back in February, Jessica Park's first-half goal for England proved to be the difference and that remains Spain's only defeat in the competition. An intriguing showdown awaits between two teams who are among the favourites for European glory later this summer and here is everything you need to know about how to watch... How to watch Spain vs England TV channel: The game will be broadcast on ITV. Coverage starts at 5.30pm BST on ITV1 which is free-to-air in the UK ahead of a 6pm kick-off. Live stream: ITVX, which is free with a subscription, will offer a live stream.
