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Glasgow Times
an hour ago
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- Glasgow Times
Anna Moorhouse ready to step up after Mary Earps' shock exit
Moorhouse received her first call-up to the Lionesses squad last summer has been a regular in Sarina Wiegman's squad since. The Orlando Pride keeper is yet to make her international debut, but 30-year-old is confident her experience elsewhere will stand her in good stead should the call come. 'My role doesn't change that much but I probably have to be a little bit more prepared in case something does happen,' she said, as part of a new LG OLED TV collaboration ahead of this summer. 'I was always prepared for that. 'I would love to get that first cap, it is something I have dreamed of for so many years. I will be ready if it comes, if it doesn't, I will still be ready and I will prepare Hannah in the right way. 'I have a lot of experience that comes with age, seeing so many games and being in different countries, different situations.' Moorhouse will head to Switzerland fresh from the regular NWSL season where her Orlando Pride side are attempting to defend the title they won last November. 'It makes it easier, especially for a goalkeeper,' she added. 'You don't get 10 minutes here, a couple of minutes there. You have to be ready for a full 90 or nothing. 'It helps that if I am called upon, I will be fresh and in the mentality of playing games, so I have that rhythm. My season should be peaking by the time the competition comes around.' Should Moorhouse take the pitch this summer, it will be just reward for a path less taken to the top. The 30-year-old has never represented her country at any age group and spent time in Bordeaux before establishing herself as a top-class No.1 stateside. 'It just shows you don't know how close you are, you don't know when things are going to happen,' she reflected. 'A lot of players have the traditional route through the age groups; I have never played for England. 'It just shows that everyone is on their own path, you can't look at other people and compare yourself to them. If you keep working hard, it could happen. 'This time last year, I didn't even know England were interested. I am just going with it and enjoying the time I have. I know I don't have 10 years of playing ahead of me.' The Lionesses will play their part in huge a summer of sport, with rugby's Red Roses and the England women's cricket side also taking on major tournaments. LG is helping the nation get closer to the action with LG OLED TVs and with all of the Lionesses' matches on free-to-air TV, Moorhouse knows first-hand the importance of making sport available to all. 'Growing up we didn't have all the subscriptions, so any game on BBC or ITV was on – it didn't matter what game it was,' she said. 'Being able to watch on TV makes it so much more accessible.' 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
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Anna Moorhouse ready to step up after Mary Earps' shock exit
By James Reid Anna Moorhouse insists her role hasn't changed after the shock retirement of Mary Earps – but is confident she is ready to step up to the plate if required this summer. Moorhouse received her first call-up to the Lionesses squad last summer has been a regular in Sarina Wiegman's squad since. Advertisement The Orlando Pride keeper is yet to make her international debut, but 30-year-old is confident her experience elsewhere will stand her in good stead should the call come. 'My role doesn't change that much but I probably have to be a little bit more prepared in case something does happen,' she said, as part of a new LG OLED TV collaboration ahead of this summer. 'I was always prepared for that. 'I would love to get that first cap, it is something I have dreamed of for so many years. I will be ready if it comes, if it doesn't, I will still be ready and I will prepare Hannah in the right way. 'I have a lot of experience that comes with age, seeing so many games and being in different countries, different situations.' Advertisement Moorhouse will head to Switzerland fresh from the regular NWSL season where her Orlando Pride side are attempting to defend the title they won last November. 'It makes it easier, especially for a goalkeeper,' she added. 'You don't get 10 minutes here, a couple of minutes there. You have to be ready for a full 90 or nothing. 'It helps that if I am called upon, I will be fresh and in the mentality of playing games, so I have that rhythm. My season should be peaking by the time the competition comes around.' England head to Switzerland this summer (imagecomms) Should Moorhouse take the pitch this summer, it will be just reward for a path less taken to the top. Advertisement The 30-year-old has never represented her country at any age group and spent time in Bordeaux before establishing herself as a top-class No.1 stateside. 'It just shows you don't know how close you are, you don't know when things are going to happen,' she reflected. 'A lot of players have the traditional route through the age groups; I have never played for England. 'It just shows that everyone is on their own path, you can't look at other people and compare yourself to them. If you keep working hard, it could happen. 'This time last year, I didn't even know England were interested. I am just going with it and enjoying the time I have. I know I don't have 10 years of playing ahead of me.' The Lionesses are looking to defend their title this summer (imagecomms) The Lionesses will play their part in huge a summer of sport, with rugby's Red Roses and the England women's cricket side also taking on major tournaments. Advertisement LG is helping the nation get closer to the action with LG OLED TVs and with all of the Lionesses' matches on free-to-air TV, Moorhouse knows first-hand the importance of making sport available to all. 'Growing up we didn't have all the subscriptions, so any game on BBC or ITV was on – it didn't matter what game it was,' she said. 'Being able to watch on TV makes it so much more accessible.' 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
Telegraph
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
England vs Jamaica predictions: Women's international friendly tips and odds
Our expert has three tips for the women's friendly international between England and Jamaica at Wembley Stadium on Sunday (kick-off, 5pm). We're expecting a dominant victory for the Lionesses in the final fixture before the Women's Euro 2025 tournament. England Women vs Jamaica Women tips England -4 handicap @ 6/5 with bet365 First half to have to most goals @ 13/8 with bet365 Alessia Russo first goalscorer @ 7/2 with bet365 Odds courtesy of bet365 Correct at the time of publication and subject to change. Already a bet365 member? Check out more free bets from the best betting sites, reviewed by our experts. England to head off on a high This is England's final game before they defend their crown at Euro 2025 in Switzerland. The Lionesses have given themselves a gentle warm-up fixture: Jamaica were beaten 4-0 by the USA this month and have lost each of their last three games. England have won their last two home 6-0 against Portugal and 5-0 against Belgium 5-0, so there is reason to believe they can go at least one better than the USA and overcome a -4 handicap. Game of two halves in store Sarina Wiegman is likely to start with a strong England team that will bear close resemblance to the line-up for their opening Euro 2025 fixture against France. But she will also surely use this as an opportunity to give chances to fringe players in the second half and rest her most important performers. With the second half likely to be regularly punctuated by substitutions, I'm expecting the first half to produce the most goals. England were 5-0 up by half-time in their last home match against Portugal, only scoring once more after the break. Russo key to England hopes Alessia Russo was one of the star performers when England won Euro 2022, coming off the bench in all six games and scoring four goals. Now a regular starter for her country, the Arsenal striker has a total of 22 goals in 50 international appearances. The 26-year-old found the net 20 times in 41 games for the Gunners last season. Russo scored the opening goal in a 2-1 defeat by Spain in the Lionesses' last outing and I'm backing her to get England off the mark again. England Women vs Jamaica Women odds All odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
The Guardian
2 hours ago
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- The Guardian
England gear up for Euro 2025 title defence as Wales prepare for historic debut – Women's Football Weekly
On the podcast today: with just five days to go until kick-off in Switzerland, the panel preview Euro 2025 with a deep dive into England's title defence and Wales' first-ever major tournament. Can Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses navigate their tough group? Will Lauren James be ready and get back to full form for the tournament? Will Hannah Hampton live up to Mary Earps' legacy? Plus, in part two, the panel is joined by special guest Laura McAllister, a former international player, vice president of Uefa's Executive Committee, and professor of Public Policy at Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre, to dissect Wales' chances and the mood across the nation ahead of their debut major tournament. A reminder to pick up a copy of the Guardian's Women's Euro 2025 supplement with this Saturday's paper. Your guide to all 368 participating players at Euro 2025. Sign up for our weekly women's football newsletter – all you need to do is search 'Moving the Goalposts sign up' or follow this link. Support the Guardian here.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
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- Yahoo
🏴 England: How they shape up for Women's EURO 2025
The Lionesses, under the leadership of Sarina Wiegman, are aiming to repeat their 2022 success in Switzerland with a squad that blends experience and renewal, driven by established leaders and emerging talents. What strengths does England have? England boasts a squad full of stability and authority, with established stars such as Lucy Bronze, Keira Walsh, and Leah Williamson, each of whom has over 100 international caps. The midfield is well-balanced, combining technique and physicality, while the attack offers depth with stars like Lauren James, Lauren Hemp, Beth Mead, and Chloe Kelly. Additionally, the mix of attacking precision and ball management in midfield strengthens their competitive potential. What weaknesses does England have? Despite their great potential, questions arise in goal following the retirement of Mary Earps, a key figure in the Euro 2022 victory, leaving Hannah Hampton as the new number 1, backed by two rookie goalkeepers. There are also concerns about redefining defensive leadership after the absence of Millie Bright due to physical and mental exhaustion. Furthermore, the tournament group – with France, the Netherlands, and Wales – is highly competitive. Notable absences The most significant absences are Mary Earps, Fran Kirby, and Millie Bright, who left an indelible mark on the 2022 triumph. Earps and Kirby have announced their international retirement, while Bright is stepping away for physical and mental health reasons. These departures leave a gap in leadership and experience that Wiegman hopes to fill with the inclusion of Hannah Hampton, the new goalkeeper, and the return of stars like Lauren James and Georgia Stanway. The star of the team Lucy Bronze remains the anchor in defense and a tactical reference point, with over 130 caps for the national team. Her experience in major tournaments and her ability to push forward make her a key player for Wiegman, serving as an indispensable link in the transition between defense and attack. A player to watch The recovery and return of Lauren James, after overcoming a hamstring injury, is generating great excitement. With 27 goals in 27 matches, the Chelsea forward brings unpredictability, speed, and creativity from the wings. Wiegman is confident she will be fit for the start of the tournament, making her performance crucial for opening up spaces and creating play. Possible starting eleven This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 BEN STANSALL - AFP or licensors
