By Catherine MacKenzie (07/04/2025) Above: Lionesses train in Leuven, Belgium. Photo: Catherine MacKenzie for Impetus On a beautifully sunny afternoon in Leuven, Belgium, England’s Lionesses trained ahead of their second match in the UEFA Nations League double header against the Belgian Red Flames. The home leg saw a dominant win for England, with five differentContinue reading “Lionesses look to “get revenge” against Belgium”
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Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze star as rampant England put five past Belgium
England 5-0 Belgium By Catherine MacKenzie (05/04/2025) Above: Aggie Beever-Jones celebrates her first senior goal. Photo: Shell Lawrence for Impetus. Five different Lionesses were on the scoresheet at Ashton Gate on Friday evening, as England followed up February’s win over Spain with a demolition of Belgium’s Red Flames. England came into the game against BelgiumContinue reading “Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze star as rampant England put five past Belgium”
Five things to look out for in England’s double-header against Belgium
By Catherine MacKenzie (03/04/2025) Above: The Lionesses lineup to face Spain in February. Photo: England Women. The Lionesses return in a double header against the Red Flames in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, the second-to-last window before this summer’s European Championships. This week, England’s Lionesses face a double header against Belgium’s Red Flames, in theContinue reading “Five things to look out for in England’s double-header against Belgium”
Maya Le Tissier: the 22-year old captain redefining leadership
by Catherine MacKenzie (09/03/2025) Above: Maya Le Tissier for Manchester United. Photo: Rob Mellor for Impetus. Manchester United captain Maya Le Tissier is having her best season yet, and could be an important figure for England at the 2026 World Cup. The beginning of the 2024-25 WSL season brought numerous changes to the Manchester UnitedContinue reading “Maya Le Tissier: the 22-year old captain redefining leadership”
England stun the World Champions at Wembley
By Catherine MacKenzie (27/2/25) An energetic defensive performance and first half goal from Jess Park saw England beat Spain in the UEFA Women’s Nations League. England and Spain have a recent history that is difficult to ignore. In the 2022 Euros, the teams faced each other in the quarterfinals, where England came from behind toContinue reading “England stun the World Champions at Wembley”
The Lionesses in 2024: Nowhere near as bad as the critics would make you believe
by Catherine Mackenzie (1/1/25) Above: The Lionesses come together to celebrate. Photo: Lionesses. It was a mixed year for the Lionesses. A common complaint has been that they struggle to create chances and score goals, but how bad has 2024 really been? Has the country been so conditioned to expect total dominance from the teamContinue reading “The Lionesses in 2024: Nowhere near as bad as the critics would make you believe”
England youngsters showcase skills in 1-0 win over Switzerland
Above: England’s changed starting XI to face Switzerland. Photo: Natalie Ovenden for Impetus. By Ava-Marianne Elliott at Bramall Lane for Impetus. England 1-0 Switzerland England achieved a 1-0 victory over Switzerland to conclude 2024 with a win in an engaging friendly, holding onto an early lead from Manchester United’s midfield maestro, Grace Clinton. After a goallessContinue reading “England youngsters showcase skills in 1-0 win over Switzerland”
USWNT’s physicality is no match for a solid Lioness side
England 0-0 United States Above: Jess Naz shielding the ball from Casey Krueger Photo: Lionesses on X. By Christopher Heath at Wembley Stadium for Impetus (30/11/24) From the sound of the whistle to signal the kick-off of the highly-anticipated clash between the top two FIFA-ranked nations in the world, the sheer force of physicality byContinue reading “USWNT’s physicality is no match for a solid Lioness side”
England clinch the win after a close fight against South Africa
by Rachel Gore at the Coventry Building Society Arena (29/10/24) Above: The Lionesses group together for a team photo ahead of the International friendly. Photo: Lionesses on X How did England secure victory? England came onto the pitch with a strong attacking drive. In the first half, the Lionesses played excellently down the left side. MayaContinue reading “England clinch the win after a close fight against South Africa “
Germany Triumph in Seven-Goal Thriller Over England
England 3-4 Germany by Ruby Vince (25/10/24) Above: The Lionesses thank the fans after their defeat. Photo: Lionesses on X Germany’s Giulia Gwinn struck twice in a breathless first half as Germany held off a late England resurgence at Wembley. The visitors narrowly claimed victory in a dramatic 4-3 encounter against England at Wembley. AContinue reading “Germany Triumph in Seven-Goal Thriller Over England”
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