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”
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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”
Sarina Wiegman: “They are headaches I want to have”
By Emily Wyatt (24/10/24) Above: Sarina Wiegman at the matchday –1 press conference at St Georges Park, Photo: Madeline Blount, Impetus Football. Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman and England captain Leah Williamson both expressed their expectations regarding their upcoming friendlies against Germany and South Africa within the next week. Wiegman believes it will be “reallyContinue reading “Sarina Wiegman: “They are headaches I want to have””
England need to be scoring more – but how?
By Fran Lever (13/10/24) Above: Bethany England in action for Tottenham Hotspur. Photo: Harvey Todd for Impetus. On Sunday 31st July 2022, England had achieved what had been seen as impossible at times – they had won the European Championships for the first time in 56 years for any senior side. Women’s football was the buzz and thereContinue reading “England need to be scoring more – but how?”
Lionesses Prepare for tonight’s final Euros Group Qualifier
By Rachel Cohen in Göteborg for Impetus 16/7/2024 Above: Wiegman issues final instructions as they prepare to take on Sweden. Photo: Rachel Cohen Euros qualifying Group Three was always going to be tough, containing three of the four semi-finalists from the 2022 iteration of the tournament (England, Sweden and France), plus Ireland. That Ireland made theContinue reading “Lionesses Prepare for tonight’s final Euros Group Qualifier “
Lionesses camp latest
by Freya Ward at St. George’s Park for Impetus with exclusive photography from Aimee Reynolds (10/7/24). England are preparing to face Ireland and Sweden in the final two games of their UEFA EURO qualifying group stage. Alessia Russo described the upcoming fixtures as “two massive games.” The squad must bring their A-game to secure automatic qualification,Continue reading “Lionesses camp latest”
FC Barcelona sign Ellie Roebuck
By Freya Ward (23/6/24) Above: Ellie Roebuck unveiled as a Barcelona player earlier this week. Photo: FC Barcelona Femeni European Championship winner Ellie Roebuck joins FC Barcelona on a two-year deal after nine years with Manchester City. The UEFA Women’s Champions League holders have got Roebuck on a deal until June 2026 on a freeContinue reading “FC Barcelona sign Ellie Roebuck”
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