Tag Archives: Lionesses

Grace Clinton: a Rising Star in profile   

By Ava-Marianne Elliott (6/3/24). After her recent phenomenal performance during her debut for the Lionesses, eyes are on twenty-year-old Grace Clinton, who this season particularly has established herself as a force to be reckoned with on the field. Although a senior England debut has been the newest achievement to add to her list of triumphs,Continue reading “Grace Clinton: a Rising Star in profile   “

Round Up: England’s U23s February Camp

Above: The Young Lionesses last year. Image: Andy Wicks. By Rachel Gore (27/02/24) For their first international break of 2024, England’s under-23s joined the Senior Lionesses in Spain for a warm weather training camp. Emma Coates, the head coach of the U23s, selected a 24-player squad to travel to Andalusia. This squad included some key players whoContinue reading “Round Up: England’s U23s February Camp”

The journey of Lauren James: Chelsea’s local born global star

By Maisie Mcnulty 3/2/24 Above: Lauren James for Chelsea. Photo: Mariella Prew Impetus71 looks at the career of Chelsea’s Lauren James and tracks how she has already emerged as a star of the game by age 22. Lauren James’ journey into being one of Chelsea’s own star players started from a young age of six.Continue reading “The journey of Lauren James: Chelsea’s local born global star”

Rising ballers: under-19s lionesses to look out for this year

By Rachel Gore 20/1/24 Above The England Young Lionesses. Photo: Football Association In November the England women’s under-19s finished their 2023 season with triumph at the Algarve Cup.  The squad came away from this camp in Portugal undefeated with the players having showcased their talent on an international stage.  The 25-player squad is full of young stars who impress when playing forContinue reading “Rising ballers: under-19s lionesses to look out for this year”

The growth in women’s football – but is it as widespread as many think?

by Emily Wyatt (12/12/23). Above: England lift the European Championship trophy – an achievement which accelerated a boost in interest in the women’s game. Photo: Lionesses. Since the European Championships 2022 when the Lionesses brought football home, the UK has seen swift growth in the women’s game, and the incline of interest is becoming biggerContinue reading “The growth in women’s football – but is it as widespread as many think?”

Toone heroics keeps Lionesses’ hopes alive in classic game of two halves

England 3-2 Netherlands Impetus’ Beth McCowen was in the Wembley Stadium press box with Grace Jones’ pitch side supplying exclusive photography from last night’s UEFA Women’s Nations League match (2/12/23). Above: Rachel Daly challenges the Netherlands goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar last night. Photo: Grace Jones for Impetus. Ella Toone’s strike in stoppage time at theContinue reading “Toone heroics keeps Lionesses’ hopes alive in classic game of two halves”

Inside The Lionesses: Keira Walsh on “putting things right”

by Aimee Logan at St. George’s Park for Impetus (30/11/23). Above: Keira Walsh (middle, stretching forward) in action at a previous Lionesses camp. Photo: Ben Phillips for Impetus. Keira Walsh recognises the huge challenge that the Lionesses face tomorrow night in their must-win clash with the Netherlands at Wembley and the desire of the squadContinue reading “Inside The Lionesses: Keira Walsh on “putting things right””

Inside The Lionesses: Mead and Bronze speak ahead of Dutch test

by Aimee Logan at St. George’s Park for Impetus (30/11/23). Above: Beth Mead speaking to the media at St. George’s Park. Photo: Madeleine Blount for Impetus. Significantly, this November camp has Beth Mead return to Sarina Wiegman’s squad. Mead has been impressing with Arsenal, scoring two superb goals against West Ham United in the process.Continue reading “Inside The Lionesses: Mead and Bronze speak ahead of Dutch test”

Turner: Chance of playing at Wembley for Lionesses “is all I’ve ever dreamed of”

The Impetus’ pair of writer Aimee Logan and photographer Madeleine Blount were at St. George’s Park as the Lionesses’ preparations for their do-or-die UEFA Nations League games begin (29/11/23). Above: Millie Turner speaking to the media at St. George’s Park. Photo: Madeleine Blount for Impetus. The Lionesses were out on the pitch for a coldContinue reading “Turner: Chance of playing at Wembley for Lionesses “is all I’ve ever dreamed of””