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.
There’s a lot to look forward to in 2023 in the world of women’s football. Here’s some highlights to keep an eye on.
It has been a whirlwind few years for England U19s manager, Gemma Davies. From being handed the Head Coach role at Aston Villa back in 2018 to now being fully immersed in international youth football, it has been a learning curve for the young manager as she looks to establish her career in the sport.
England U19s opened their European qualification with a hard-fought victory over a spirited Republic of Ireland side.
524 days is how long England U19s coach, Lydia Bedford, has calculated since her group of young footballers had an international fixture. It is a large amount of time by any stretch, but particularly so in the cycle of youth football that prepares the next generation for their senior careers.
The October International break is here. Euro 2021 Qualifying returns for the Wales and the Republic of Ireland. England host Brazil and travel to Portugal in a series of friendlies. Meanwhile the qualifying round for the U19 European Championships takes places involving all the Home Nations and the Republic of Ireland.
England’s U19s are heading to the 2019 European Championships after a strong 2-0 win over Italy on Wednesday afternoon.
England U19s took one step closer to the European Championships of Saturday afternoon, with a 4-0 win over Sweden.
England U19s opened their European Elite Round qualifying campaign with a comfortable 7-0 win over Turkey.