Portugal fought back to frustrate England in their UEFA Women’s Nations League opener in Portimão. The Lionesses took a first half lead through Alessia Russo but Kika Nazareth came off the bench to salvage a point for the hosts.
A new year always presents new horizons – problems to overcome and goals to aim for. 2025 will be no different for England as they look to challenge for the new edition of the UEFA Women’s Nations League and also mount a defence of their Euro title in Switzerland.
Emma Coates and Lauren Smith have announced their respective Young Lionesses squads ahead of the February international break.
Sarina Wiegman has named her first Lionesses squad to kick off their UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign.
England’s U19s produced an energetic performance to seal a narrow win over France and reach the semi-finals of the 2024 European Championships. Poppy Pritchard’s second half goal sent England to the top of the group to set up a meeting with Spain on Wednesday afternoon.
England’s U19s faced a tough battle in the Lithuanian heat to earn a vital point against Serbia. The Young Lionesses displayed their resilience and they came from behind with a 90th minute leveller from Mia Enderby.
International football returns this week with the July international break. The next fortnight sees the conclusion of Euro 2025 Qualification, the start of U19 Euro 2024 and a handful of friendlies ahead of the Olympics.
International football returns with the April International break. The next fortnight sees the start of Euro 2025 Qualification, CAF Olympic Qualification, U19 Euro Qualification, the return of the SheBelieves Cup and a whole host of friendlies.
It was an emphatic start to 2024 for Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses as they swept Austria aside in Algeciras. Braces from Alessia Russo and Beth Mead and goals from Grace Clinton, Jess Carter and Rachel Daly saw them earn a 7-2 victory.