Lionesses v Czech Republic Reflections

Holly Wright and Johnathan Stack reflect on last night’s international at the Amex Stadium. They consider what went right, what went wrong, and developmental points for Sarina Wiegman’s European Champions (12/10/22). Above: Beth Mead battling away for England last night against Czech Republic. Photo: Lionesses. James And Bronze The Headline Makers As Czechs Frustrate LionessesContinue reading “Lionesses v Czech Republic Reflections”

Lionesses VAR-y Happy After Win Over USWNT

England 2-1 United States of America (9/10/22) by Johnathan Stack at Wembley Stadium for Impetus With EXCLUSIVE photos from Hannah Parnell Above: Rachel Daly embraces Georgia Stanway (8) after her penalty, with Chloe Kelly (11) also showing her delight. Photo: Hannah Parnell for Impetus. It was a night of celebration on Friday at Wembley asContinue reading “Lionesses VAR-y Happy After Win Over USWNT”

Lionesses Announce Japan And Norway Tests To Round Off 2022

Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from England head coach Sarina Wiegman as her team’s final opponents for this historic year are announced (29/9/22). Above: Norway’s Ada Hegerberg is one of the top stars that the Lionesses will face in the November international window. Photo: Olympique Lyonnais. England’s final matches of 2023 will see them meet fellowContinue reading “Lionesses Announce Japan And Norway Tests To Round Off 2022”

Wiegman: Hard Conversations & Choices Behind Squad Selection

Impetus’ Johnathan Stack was at St. George’s Park for us and heard England head coach Sarina Wiegman unveil her latest Lionesses squad and explain reasons for selections and those who missed out (28/9/22). Above: England head coach Sarina Wiegman has announced her latest Lionesses team. Photo: Sky Sports. Lionesses Head Coach Sarina Wiegman has namedContinue reading “Wiegman: Hard Conversations & Choices Behind Squad Selection”

Wiegman Hands Chances To Parker & Park As Euros Pair Return

27/9/22 Above: Chloe Kelly, seen here after her winning goal in the European Championship Final, is back in the squad for the first time since the summer. Photo: Lionesses. England head coach Sarina Wiegman has announced her squad for forthcoming games against World champions the United States and the Czech Republic next month. Euro winnersContinue reading “Wiegman Hands Chances To Parker & Park As Euros Pair Return”

Lionesses Wrap Up Qualification In Style

by Johnathan Stack at the Bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent (7/9/22) Above: There was plenty for the Lionesses to celebrate last night. Photo: Lionesses. It was not cold, wet, or windy, but England were on fire and certainly did the job on a Tuesday night in Stoke-on-Trent beating Luxembourg 10-0 to round off their FIFA Women’s WorldContinue reading “Lionesses Wrap Up Qualification In Style”

Lionesses Prepare For A Party In The Potteries

by Johnathan Stack at St. George’s Park (5/9/22) Above: Lionesses’ Keira Walsh and head coach Sarina Wiegman at today’s media conference at St. George’s Park. Photo: Johnathan Stack for Impetus. With World Cup qualification secured, the Lionesses head to Stoke-on-Trent for what is being described as a homecoming celebration. Around 30,000 fans will descend onContinue reading “Lionesses Prepare For A Party In The Potteries”

Lionesses Book Their Ticket Down Under

Austria 0-2 England by Johnathan Stack (4/9/22) Above: England’s Rachel Daley shows her delight after the match with World Cup qualification sealed. Photo: Lionesses. England secured their place at next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win away in Austria – a victory that maintained the Lionesses’ perfect record in World Cup Qualifying. Continue reading “Lionesses Book Their Ticket Down Under”

Queen’s Of Europe Are Ready To Roar Again

Impetus’ Johnathan Stack was at the Lionesses’ media day at St. George’s Park for us and heard from England stars Rachel Daly, Alessia Russo, and Ebony Salmon (31/8/22). Above: England in training at St. George’s Park yesterday. Photo: Johnathan Stack. There was a joyous sense of atmosphere around St Georges’ Park, as England start preparingContinue reading “Queen’s Of Europe Are Ready To Roar Again”

Wiegman: It’s Absolutely A Big Game

Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the Lionesses’ squad announcement press conference with Sarina Wiegman this morning and listened to the England head coach discuss her thoughts about the selection, the looming clash with Austria, and how she sees the women’s game in the country after the incredible European Championship triumph last month (24/8/22). Above: EnglandContinue reading “Wiegman: It’s Absolutely A Big Game”