By Hope Robinson (11/3/26) Above: Poppy Pattinson for England against Ukraine Photo: London City Lionesses Hope Robinson attended London City Lionesses’ media conference with England’s latest debutant, Poppy Pattinson, who faces Arsenal at Copperjax Community Stadium on Sunday at 11:55am in front of their first ever sold-out crowd. The 25-year-old spoke about her first experience withContinue reading “From injury setback to England debut: Pattinson ready for Arsenal challenge”
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The Rise of Jess Park and Her Impact This International Break
By Hope Robinson (11/3/26) Above: Jess Park against Iceland Photo: Lindsay Cook for Impetus. Jess Park impressed for England during the March international break, starting both World Cup qualifying matches against Ukraine and Iceland as the Manchester United midfielder continued her standout club season. The fixtures saw Park feature across multiple attacking roles while helping the LionessesContinue reading “The Rise of Jess Park and Her Impact This International Break”
Timeless Bronze powers England past Iceland on record-breaking day
England 2-0 Iceland By Chloe Reynolds (8/3/26) Above: Lucy Bronze dribbling past Sandra Jessen Photo: Lindsay Cook Lucy Bronze scored and assisted as England defeated Iceland 2-0 to stay top of their World Cup qualifying group. It was on the same day that the 34 year old moved past Karen Carney and into third placeContinue reading “Timeless Bronze powers England past Iceland on record-breaking day”
Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo expect “very tough game” in Iceland World Cup Qualifier
By Hope Robinson (6/3/26) Hope Robinson attended England’s press conference at the Nottingham Forest City Ground this week ahead of their World Cup Qualifying game against Iceland on Saturday, with the Lionesses’ aiming to secure two of two wins in this international window, following their 6-1 win over Ukraine on Tuesday. Fixture Overview The LionessesContinue reading “Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo expect “very tough game” in Iceland World Cup Qualifier”
Grace Clinton: explained
By Hope Robinson (2/2/26) Above: Grace Clinton vs Sweden in the quarter-final of England’s Euro 2025 triumph. Photo: goal.com Since making her Women’s Super League debut in 2020, Grace Clinton has been turning heads as one of England’s standout young talents. Her performances at such a young age caught the attention of many, including LionessesContinue reading “Grace Clinton: explained”
England’s Lionesses in 2025: The numbers behind the success
By Catherine MacKenzie (2/1/26) Above: England with their Euro 2025 medals. Photo: Lionesses on X. 2025 was a year of immense success for England’s Lionesses, who defied the odds to retain their European title. Like any football team, they experienced both highs and lows over the course of the year. In this article, Impetus looksContinue reading “England’s Lionesses in 2025: The numbers behind the success”
England’s new Lionesses: proof the WSL is getting stronger?
By Ben Tattoo (25/11/25) Above: England’s Lionesses training at St. George’s Park. Photo: Lindsay Cook for Impetus. England’s homecoming series concludes with games against China and Ghana next week. With friendlies a rare chance to experiment, Sarina Wiegman’s latest squad contains new names who are untested on the senior international stage. “We have a lotContinue reading “England’s new Lionesses: proof the WSL is getting stronger?”
An International window with lots to learn for the Matildas
Impetus’ Ben Gilby was present at both Australia’s friendlies against Wales in Cardiff and England in Derby over the past few days. He assesses what he saw (29/10/25). Above: The Matildas in the huddle at Derby’s Pride Park Stadium against England. Photo: Football Australia. Whilst a red card and a 3-0 loss to England mayContinue reading “An International window with lots to learn for the Matildas”
Kennedy sees red as England triumph over ten-player Australia
England 3-0 Australia Above: The England side that lined up to face Australia. Photo: The Lionesses on X. By Ava-Marianne Elliott at Pride Park (28/10/25) The back-to-back European Champions claimed a dominant 3-0 victory at Derby County’s Pride Park after an early red card from Alanna Kennedy left Australia with ten players, but two second-halfContinue reading “Kennedy sees red as England triumph over ten-player Australia”
Brasil survive England onslaugt to claim friendly win
England 1-2 Brasil By Catherine MacKenzie (25/10/25) Above: the England starting eleven. Photo: @Lionesses on X. It was a battle of Champions in Manchester as the Euros-winning Lionesses hosted the Copa América victors Brazil in a friendly. Brasil ended with the win, after scoring two early goals against a makeshift England defence. Context Fresh offContinue reading “Brasil survive England onslaugt to claim friendly win”
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