Get to know every member of the current Lionesses squad. Lionesses Squad Ebony Salmon Since her move to the States, Ebony Salmon has been tearing up football pitches and making defences squirm with the Houston Dash. Domestically, the centre forward is in illustrious form and will hoping to begin to carry this over to the international stage. Salmon is an out and out no. 9 with that instinctive eye to pounce on any mistake or opening an opponent might leave. As well as being a constant threat in the box, Salmon is also willing to track back to support by ‘defending from the front’. More often than not makes good on the service provided and is a proven clinical finisher. With Ellen White’s retirement, Wiegman is in need of rotational options upfront to balance out Alessia Russo’s workload and Ebony Salmon readily fits the bill here. Photograph courtesy of the FA.

Leah Williamson Position Defensive Midfielder (Centre Back for club) D.O.B 29/03/1997 Club Arsenal Lynne Cameron

A celebration of the key figures who have paved the way for the Lionesses to this moment. Euro's Information and News Legendary Lionesses: Those who came before Girls on the Ball By Charlotte Stacey 29 July 2022 It's almost upon us. England in the final of a European Championships on home soil against their greatest footballing rival. It is poetry you could only dream of writing. The occasion will be momentous. Millie Bright will show no mercy, Mary Earps will swaddle the ball, Fran Kirby will be a nuisance, Alessia Russo will have the audacity, Beth Mead will be on fire, and Leah Williamson, well, let's reserve her final starring role for Sunday. This is the moment advocates of the women's game have been waiting for. The moment they knew would come. After patiently biding their time, they are relishing with the knowledge that others are finally catching up to what they knew all along. Pride can swallow you whole. It can overtake and manifest into raw, ugly emotion, but on this occasion we should absolutely allow it to. In fact, we should urge it to. For the longstanding supporters, families, reporters, staff, former players, this moment is as much for them as it is for the 23 players that will make their mark under Wembley's arch.. This moment is for us. Photo: iPaper Before Lauren Hemp was thundering up the left wing, Rachel Yankey was scoring from outrageous wide angles. Before Lucy Bronze whipped up the overlap, Alex Scott held down the right hand side. Before Keira Walsh sprayed her trademark passes, Marieanne Spacey dominated the midfield. And before Leah Williamson wore the armband, Sheila Parker led the pride in their first ever international. These are the players who came before. The players who led from the front, unwavering despite the hordes of obstacles and adversity thrown their way. Today, we celebrate them. Sheila Parker Photo: National Football Museum Sheila Parker England's first captain, Sheila Parker. At 24, Parker led England to victory in their first official match against Scotland in 1972, a match they eventually won 3-2. Parker was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in May 2013. Carol Thomas Photo: National Football Museum Carol Thomas The first captain to lead the England to a European final, and was the very first woman to earn 50 caps. Thomas was selected for the national side aged 19 and was handed the armband just two years later. Debbie Bampton Photo: Getty Debbie Bampton Box-to-box midfielder Bampton earned a total of 95 caps for England, wearing the captain's armband in two separate stints during this time. Bampton led England to their first Women's World Cup in 1995. Kerry Davis Photo: Wiki Kerry Davis As the first Black woman to play in an official England international, Davis served as her country's most prolific goalscorer throughout the 80's and 90's. Davis scored record 44 goals in 82 appearances, a record that remained until 2010. Gillian Coultard Photo: SheKicks Gillian Coultard Captain between 1991-1995 and 1997-2000, midfielder Coultard became the first woman to reach 100 caps for England. She scored a total of 30 goals in 119 appearances before hanging up her international boots in 2000. Marieanne Spacey Photo: Getty Marieanne Spacey-Cale Finishing with 76 caps to her name, midfielder Marieanne Spacey was recalled to the national side by Hope Powell to make a further 15 appearances, scoring a total of 28 goals. The player of a generation. Karen Walker Photo: National Football Museum Karen Walker Renowned aerial specialist Karen Walker was England's most formidable attacking threat for over a decade. Retiring from international football in 2003, Walker ended her England career with a huge 40 goals in 83 appearances. Hope Powell Photo: BBC Hope Powell A true pioneer who remains integral to the game. Powell has achieved success as both and player and coach. Powell ended her international career with 35 goals in 66 appearances. She went on to became the youngest ever England coach at 31. Mary Phillip Photo: SoulTreasury Mary Phillip Versatile defender Phillip became the first Black woman to captain England and earned a total of 66 caps. Later, as manager of Peckham Town, Phillip became the first female manager of a men’s team to win a cup in English football history. Faye White Photo: Getty Faye White Widely regarded as one of England's greatest defenders, White is also their longest serving captain having worn the armband for 10 years. White led England to the QF's of the 2007 and 2011 WC and to 2 Euro's, including the final in 2009. Rachel Yankey Photo: PA Rachel Yankey Dynamic winger Yankey was the very first woman to sign a professional football contract in England. She became the second woman to make a century of appearances for England and ended her career with 129 international caps. Kelly Smith Photo: Getty Kelly Smith Icon of the game and arguably one of the most gifted players to have ever worn an England shirt, Smith ended her colossal international career with 117 caps and 46 goals. Only Ellen White has scored more for the Lionesses. Alex Scott Photo: Getty Alex Scott Before she was paving the way for women's sports in the mainstream media, Scott was a key figure for the Lionesses and should first and foremost be known as one of their greatest ever right backs. 7 major international tournaments, 140 caps, 12 goals. Rachel Brown Photo: Getty Rachel Brown-Finnis Ever-steady between the sticks, Brown made 82 appearances for her country and served as England's first choice goalkeeper at the 2007 World Cup and 2009 Euro's. Eni Aluko Photo: News Chain Eni Aluko Formidable forward Aluko made a total of 102 appearances for England, scoring 33 goals. Aluko played a key role in several major international tournaments including the 2007, 2011 and 2015 World Cups, 2009 and 2013 Euro's. Casey Stoney Photo: The42 Casey Stoney A versatile yet solid defender, Stoney was appointed England captain in 2012 and skippered Team GB through the London Olympics. Stoney earned 130 caps for her country and has gone on to successfully manage top division teams. Karen Carney Photo: footballlondon Karen Carney Carney is widely, a rightly, regarded as one of the finest midfielders to have ever worn the three lions. Carney played in ten major tournaments, and is one of only four players to have earned more than 140 caps for the Lionesses. Fara Williams Photo: Getty Fara Williams With 172 appearances to her name, technically gifted midfielder Williams is England's most capped player. Williams now has roles both within the media and in coaching. Known as a set-piece specialist and true reader of the game, Williams will go down in history as one of the all time greats. Anita Asante Photo: Getty Anita Asante No-nonsense centre-back Asante earned 71 caps for England. No-nonense centre-back Asante earned 71 caps for her country representing England in numerous World Cup's and Euro's. Asante has only recently retired from professional football and has already become a valued media pundit. Karen Bardsley Photo: Getty Karen Bardsley England's trusty number one for several years, Bardsley has only recently hung up her boots. Earning a total of 82 caps for her country, Bardsley is in the history books as one of England's most valued goalkeepers. Steph Houghton Photo: Getty Steph Houghton Whilst her international career isn't over yet, we can't talk about key figures in the Lionesses without mentioning Houghton. Eight years of captaincy, 121 appearances so far, two Olympic games, outstanding. The Lionesses will take on Germany in the Euro's final at 5pm on Sunday 31st July at Wembley Stadium.

Back Niamh Charles (Reserve) Club Chelsea Position Midfielder D.O.B 21/06/1999 Bio Chelsea’s Charles is a player that can seemingly slot into any formation that is presented. Her first season with the Blues has been exceptional and she has shown a great amount of positional potential. Charles has played in both left sided and right sided positions and in both attacking and defensive roles demonstrating a clear and prepared adaptability. via Niamh Charles Twitter E3

Get to know every member of the current Lionesses squad. Lionesses Squad Ellie Roebuck Although she’s still only in her early twenties, Manchester City’s Ellie Roebuck has long been on the scene having made her senior debut back in 2018. Roebuck was a regular feature for England throughout the youth age groups and has a growing amount of international experience to her name. Roebuck and Sandy MacIver were both selected to play in the 2021 Olympic Games, in which Roebuck donned the gloves as Team GB’s number one. Roebuck is now firmly back between the sticks for her club after spending some time out with injury last year and is once again showcasing her perceptive and quick movement. Roebuck is perhaps the most agile of Wiegman’s keepers, using her quick footwork and sudden shifts of weight to execute effective body position. Roebuck is also known for her ‘sweeper’ abilities and is aware enough to come some way off her line to tidy up without compromising readiness to protect the goal. Photograph courtesy of the FA.

Quick guide to the teams in Group A Euro's Information and News Get to know: Group A Girls on the Ball By Paul Donegan 7 July 2022 Northern Ireland Northern Ireland qualified for their first finals after beating Ukraine 4-1 on aggregate in a play-off. They had finished as runners-up to Norway in Group C who they will play again in the finals group stage. They are the lowest ranked team in the Euro’s, and all the players turned professional at the start of the year for the build up to the tournament. FIFA Ranking – 47th Manager – Kenny Shiels Squad 1. Jacqueline Burns (BK Hacken) 2. Rebecca McKenna (Lewes) 3. Demi Vance (Rangers) 4. Sarah McFadden (Durham) 5. Julia Nelson (Crusaders Strikers) 6. Ashley Hutton (Linfield) 7. Chloe McCarron (Glentoran) 8. Marissa Callaghan (Cliftonville) 9. Simone Magill (unattached) 10. Rachel Furness (Liverpool) 11. Kirsty McGuinness (Cliftonville) 12. Becky Flaherty (Brighouse Town) 13. Kelsie Burrows (Cliftonville) 14. Lauren Wade (Glentoran) 15. Rebecca Holloway (Racing Louisville) 16. Nadene Caldwell (Glentoran) 17. Laura Rafferty (Southampton) 18. Louise McDaniel (Cliftonville) 19. Emily Wilson (Crusaders Strikers) 20. Joely Andrews (Glentoran) 21. Caitlin McGuinness (Cliftonville) 22. Abbie Magee (Cliftonville) 23. Shannon Turner (Wolverhampton Wanderers) Norway Norway qualified as a group winner with 6 wins from 6 (2 games were cancelled). This will be their 12th appearance in the finals. They won it in 1987 and 1993 and have finished runners-up on another four occasions. Ada Hegerberg is the all-time top scorer in the UEFA Women’s Champions League is included in the squad after recently returning to play for her country after a five year absence. FIFA Ranking – 11th Manager – Martin Sjogren Squad 1. Guro Petterson (Valerenga) 2. Anja Sonstevold (Inter Milan) 3. Maria Thorisdottir (Manchester United) 4. Tuva Hansen (SK Brann) 5. Guro Bergsvand (SK Brann) 6. Maren Mjelde (Chelsea) 7. Ingrid Syrasted Engen (Barcelona) 8. Vilde Boa Rise (Manchester United) 9. Karina Saevik (Avaldsnes) 10. Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona) 11. Guro Reiten (Chelsea) 12. Sunniva Skoglund (Stabaek) 13. Celin Bizet Ildhusoy (Paris Saint-Germain) 14. Ada Hegerberg (Lyon) 15. Amalie Eikeland (Reading) 16. Lisa Fjeldstad Naalsund (SK Brann) 17. Julie Blakstad (Manchester City) 18. Frida Maanum (Arsenal) 19. Elisabeth Terland (SK Brann) 20. Synne Skinnes Hansen (Rosenborg) 21. Anna Josendal (Rosenborg) 22. Sophie Roman Haug (Roma) 23. Aurora Mikalsen (SK Brann) Austria Austria will be taking part in their second finals. In 2017 they lost on penalties to Denmark in the semi-finals. They qualified as one of the three best group runners-up having finished behind France in Group G. FIFA Ranking – 21st Manager – Irene Fuhrmann Squad 1. Manuela Zinsberger (Arsenal) 2. Marina Georgieva (SC Sand) 3. Katharina Naschenweng (1899 Hoffenheim) 4. Celina Degen (1. FC Koln) 5. Maria Plattner (Turbine Potsdam) 6. Katharina Schiechtl (Werder Bremen) 7. Carina Wenninger (Roma) 8. Barbara Dunst (Eintracht Frankfurt) 9. Sarah Zadrazil (Bayern Munich) 10. Laura Feiersinger (Eintracht Frankfurt) 11. Viktoria Schnaderbeck (unattached) 12. Laura Wienroither (Arsenal) 13. Lisa Kolb (SC Freiburg) 14. Marie-Therese Hobinger (FC Zurich) 15. Nicole Billa (1899 Hoffenheim) 16. Jasmin Eder (St. Polten) 17. Sarah Puntigam (1. FC Koln) 18. Julia Hickelsberger-Fuller (1899 Hoffenheim) 19. Verena Hanshaw (Eintracht Frankfurt) 20. Lisa Makas (Austria Wien) 21. Isabella Kresche (St. Polten) 22. Stefanie Enzinger (St. Polten) 23. Jasmin Pal (1. FC Koln)

Two off the bench for Rachel Williams to send the Red Devils to the next round of the FA Cup Back Match Report Super Sub Rachel Williams heads United through against Spirited Saints Two off the bench for Rachel Williams to send the Red Devils to the next round of the FA Cup Manchester United Women 11 February 2024 By Finley Chung Two headed goals off the bench for Rachel Williams saw Manchester United overcome a very spirited Southampton side at The Silverlake Stadium. Ella Toone had given United the lead with a stunning goal, but a leveller from Lexi Lloyd Smith midway through the second half appeared to put the tie back in the melting pot, however a headed double from Williams off the bench saved United’s bacon and sent them through to the Quarter Finals. To reach this stage, Southampton have seen off Portsmouth in Round Three and Sunderland in Round Four, with a 3-1 victory over their South Coast rivals before Christmas, with Jemma Purfield scoring the winner on 72 minutes to set up the Round Four tie with Sunderland. The second game in this years competition was a much ‘easier’ affair, with a Katie Wilkinson brace secured a 2-0 win at Sunderland to set up a first ever meeting in any competition with Manchester United. Last years Cup runners up have only played once in this terms FA Cup, seeing off a spirited Newcasstle side 5-0 thanks to a Nikita Parris brace and further goals from Rachel Williams, Ella Toone and Melvine Malard. Southampton boss, Marianne Spacey-Cale made one change from last weeks league defeat, bringing in Alice Griffiths for Sophia Pharaoh. Man United handed a start to Gemma Evans with Jayde Riviere being ruled out after picking up an injury in last weekends win over Brighton, with Leah Galton also replacing Geyse in The Red Devils’ only two changes. The championship side got the game underway in the South Coast sunshine with a long kick off routine that Man United saw off and Hannah Blundell immediately looked for Nikita Parris with a over the top pass, but it rolled out of play before the flying winger could get there. Lisa Naalsund had the first effort of t4he game just two minutes in, after Leah Galton drove down the wing and cut inside before laying it off, but the centre midfielders effort was weak and was an easy hold for Kayla Rendell in the Saints goal. The visitors soon made their early dominance pay with a stunning strike from Ella Toone. Millie Turner won the ball back inside the Saints half and set Galton away before she pulled it back for Toone who unleashed a pearler of a shot into the bottom left corner, leaving Rendell with no chance and giving United an early lead. Gemma Evans very nearly set United on their way to a second constantly afterwards, but her clipped ball towards Parris couldn’t be trapped by United’s in form star. Toone once again made a menacing run behind the Saints’ back line before twisting and turning Megan Collett, but her cross was well claimed by Rendell. United so nearly had a second on the 20 minute mark but somehow the hosts survived. First, Nikita Parris was fed through but her low effort came back off the post, which fell invitingly to Galton who seemingly had an empty net if not for some brilliant Megan Collett defending to throw herself infront of the shot and clear it off the line. United’s number eleven was Saints’ chief tormentor in the opening exchanges, once again bursting away from her marker before spooning a cross into the middle which couldn’t be reached by her team mates. Katie Zelem was the next to have a poke at doubling United’s lead, firing a low free kick around the wall but it whistled inches wide. Just after the half hour, Saints had their first effort on target as an in-swinging free kick from deep fell kindly to Alice Griffiths but her effort was blocked by a melee of United bodies. This led to a good spell of possession and pressure for the Saints, their most sustained of the game but Collet’s cross looped out pf play before making the box. United probed going forward again and there was no surprise to anyone that Galton was at the heart, racing onto a Zelem through pass but seeing her cutback put behind for a corner which ultimately came to nothing. Southampton were digging in and defending deep and did very well to clear a dangerous United move after Parris had pulled the ball back into Zelem. United saw out the half with one final chance, with Maya Le Tissier lofting an effort into the arms of Saints keeper, Kayla Rendell. HT - Southampton 0-1 Man United Spacey-Cale made a change at half time, bringing on Lexis Lloyd-Smith for Alice Griffiths. Southampton had the first sighting of goal in the second half , with Jemma Purfield swinging a free kick into the middle but Atlanta Primus’ header was easy pickings for Mary Earps in the United goal. Megan Collett continued her fine performance at right back for The Saints, defending expertly up against Lisa Naalsund to snuff out upcoming United danger. The Hosts then had their keeper to thank fior only being a goal down, with Nikita Parris latching onto a through ball from Naalsund and firing a low effort goanward which Rendell got down really well to save. Southamptons chances to break relied on the ever energetic Molly Pike and it did look at one stage like she had a clean run through on goal, but Earps was alive to the danger mopped up the loose ball. Parris had a massive chance to put the game beyond the reach of the hosts just after the hour, taking down another Naalsund through ball and turning inside her defender with ease, but her effort was straight at Rendell in The Saints goal. That miss proved so costly minutes later, as half time substitute Lexi Lloyd Smith smashed in an equaliser which sent The Silverlake into delirium and bring the Championship side level. Marc Skinner responded with a double change, introducing Rachel Williams and Irene Guerrero in place of Melvine Malard and Lisa Naalsund. Saints had their tails up now and so nearly had a second afterwards, with Megan Collett steaming down the wing and crossing for Molly Pike, but the latter’s header drifted into the arms of Earps. Southamption then made their own double change, with Megan Collett and Atlanta Primus being replaced by Ella Morris and Sophia Pharaoh. Pike was once again at the heart of things for Southampton, spinning away from her marker and feeding Katie Wilkinson who rode a challenge but her effort was a easy hold once again for Earps. United;s super sub, Rachel Williams then proved her worth off the bench with quarter of an hour to go, after brilliant work down the left, the super sub rose above her marker to power the header past Rendell and put United back infront. Milly Mott was then carded after a foul on Parris just to the right of the Saints box, but the set piece was confidently punched clear by Rendell. United finally put the game out of reach of The Hosts, after a Katie Zelem corner was once again met by Williams who’s header squirmed through the legs of Rendell and despite the best efforts of The Saints defence, was adjudged to have crossed the line by referee, Jade Wardle. After the goal, Ella Toone was then withdrawn for Hayley Ladd as we entered the final seven minutes of play. Saints felt further aggrieved by the officials as an effort appeared to be charged down and blocked by a hand of a United player, but the referee was unmoved despite numerous appeals. Molly Pike was then withdrawn in place of Megan Wynne as we entered 7 minutes of added time . Somehow, the Saints didn’t give themselves a chane at a comeback in added time as Lucia Kendall’s shot trickled past Mary Earps and came back off the post, Millie Turner was then replaced by Aoife Mannion for Marc Skinners side for some fresh legs at the back. The game was seen out with Saints continuing to put a shift in and not disgracing themselves against last seasons FA Cup Silver Medalists who advance into the Quarter Finals of this years competition. Full Time - Southampton 1-3 Manchester United Saints - Lexi Lloyd Smith 65’ Manchester United - Ella Toone 6’. Rachel Williams 74’, 82’. 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Back Jill Scott Club Everton (loan) [Manchester City] Position Midfielder D.O.B 02/02/1987 Bio Lionesses and Manchester City veteran Scott has been placed in just about every situation. Spirited, persevering with a fine passing skillset and a stamina that rivals those ten years her junior, Scott has remained integral to any side she plays in. Scott’s time loaned out to Everton this season certainly did the trick in keeping her fresh in the mind as the familiar midfielder heavily impressed once again. Girls on the Ball C4

The Seagulls star will be out for the rest of the season Back Ellie Brazil suffers knee injury The Seagulls star will be out for the rest of the season Brighton and Hove Albion 7 May 2022 By Charlotte Stacey Brighton and Hove Albion have confirmed that striker Ellie Brazil will remain on the sidelines for the rest of the season. The 23-year-old suffered a meniscus tear in her right knee whilst on international duty with Lionesses U-23s. The club have stated that Brazil is due to undergo surgery with an expected recovery period of 6-12 weeks. News

Matilda Vinberg’s early goal was enough as Spurs edged out Leicester City in a largely forgettable encounter in E10 Back Match Report Vinberg pokes home first Spurs goal Matilda Vinberg’s early goal was enough as Spurs edged out Leicester City in a largely forgettable encounter in E10 Spurs Women 17 March 2024 By Finley Chung Spurs boss, Robert Vilahamn made two changes from his side that historically beat Manchester City last weekend, with Drew Spence and Matilda Vinberg came in for Olga Ahitnen and the injured Martha Thomas, who sustained a hamstring injury in training this week. As for Leicester, Lena Petermann and Yuka Momiki came into the side, in place of Courtney Nevin and Emilla Pelgander. Spurs flew out the traps early on and after Becky Spencer collected a deep free kick from Leicester, she released a stunning sidewinding goal kick into the path of Celin Bizet, who knocked it onto the path of Drew Spence, then onto Jess Naz who curled a stunning ball round a stretched Leicester defence into the path of Matilda Vinberg who got there before the Leicester goalkeeper to tap the ball home and give Spurs their earliest lead of the season. As quickly as Spurs went ahead, they nearly caught themselves napping at the other end but Luana Buhler was able to get round on the cover to deny Leicester a shot at goal. Grace Clinton then picked up the ball in a dangerous position and lashed a left footed effort wide of Lize Kop’s left hand post. It was then almost an unbekliveble goal from Tottenham’s Drew Spence, who linked up brilliantly with Naz and sent a dipping effort towards the goal, but Kop was able to tip the ball onto the crossbar and the visitors were able to smuggle the ball away. Spence was once again at the heart of proceedings for Spurs, nicking the ball high up and feeding Vinberg, who elected to cut back onto her left foot, before seeing her effort blocked, with the Jamaican Spence, unable to latch onto the rebound. The visitors then had their first effort on target just after the 15 minute mark, with Sadri Takarada latching onto a loose ball but her effort flew harmlessly into the gloves of Becky Spencer in the Spurs goal. The Foxes then put together another quick attack, with Jutta Rantala teeing up the returning Petermann, but the latter’s effort lacked conviction and was an easy save for Spencer. Amanda Nilden then had to be well positioned in the right place at the back post as the ball came across to Petermann, but the Swede was extremely well placed to clear the danger. Yuka Momiki was next to line up a Leicester effort, but her shot was charged down by a melee of Spurs bodies. Spurs then once again won the ball high as they pressed for a second, with Jess Naz winning it high this time and feeding Celin Bizet, who’s first touch let her down and Leicester put the ball behind for a corner, which came to nothing. Leicester then worked a good opportunity down the Spurs right again, with the ball finding Momiki in acres of space, but her effort was pushed wide of the goal by Spencer. Petermann then had another chance for The Foxes, but her effort was well blocked by the attentive Buhler after the ball fell to her in the box. Spurs still had the slender one goal lead and Celin Bizet did her best to improve that just before half time, but her effort went wide of Kop’s left hand post. Aileen Whelan had Leicester’s final chance of a half that they had finished strongly, striding forward and seeing her effort saved by Becky Spencer, who then pulled off a stunning second save to deny Petermann in the final action of the half. Half Time - Spurs 1-0 Leicester Robert Vilahamn did make a change to his side at the break, bringing off the impressive Drew Spence, replacing her with Kit Graham. Another two changes for Spurs, seeing Celin Bizet and Matilda Vinberg re4placed by Rosella Ayanne and Beth England in the 53rd minute, with this change seeing the Moroccan clock up 100 appearances for Spurs. Leicester were probing again, and Jutta Rantala found herself in behind Ashleigh Neville and crashed an effort off the inside of the post which bounced fortunately to safety for Spurs, with Spencer beaten. Bethany England then found herself in space down the left hand channel charging towards the Leicester box, she cut inside and then tried a clever reverse effort back across the keeper, but Kop was able to get two good hands behind the ball. Leicester then rolled the dice for the first time, bringing off Lena Petermann for Deanne Rose, whilst Spurs withdrew Grace Clinton for Romana Petzelberger. There were then two more Leicester changes, as Josie Green and Emilia Pelgander replaced Julie Thibauld and the impressive, Yuka Momikl. Vilahamn then made his fifth and final change, with Evelina Summanen being replaced by Olga Ahtinen. Leicester found themselves with a free kick in a promising position, but Rantala drilled her effort straight at the Spurs wall and with time ticking down, you felt that it might’ve been Leicester’s best chance. In the aftermath of the free kick, Courtney Nevin replaced Janice Cayman. Spurs were denied a second near the end by some miraculous Leicester defending, with Bentany England’s right footed effort saved well, before Rosella Ayanne couldn’t mark appearance number 100 with a goal as her effort was superbly blocked by a number off Leicester bodies. Jess Naz had showed her excellence and value to Spurs all afternoon, but none more so than winning the ball in her own half and running more than 50 yards before drawing a foul near the corner to allow Spurs to breathe, just as the board went up for five added minutes. The hosts thought they had sewn up the points after Petzelberger played through England who slotted home, but the Spurs captain was adjudged to be offside and the celebrations were cut short. A chorus of cheers greeted the referee’s full time whistle, which saw Spurs secure their first three points since the end of January and move them onto 22 points thanks to Matilda Vinberg’s first goal for the club. Full Time - Spurs 1-0 Leicester City Spurs = Vinberg 2’.

England centurion Eniola Aluko is the newest inductee into the 2022 Women's Super League Hall of Fame Back Eni Aluko inducted into WSL Hall of Fame England centurion Eniola Aluko is the newest inductee into the 2022 Women's Super League Hall of Fame 27 October 2022 FA Media Release Following the induction of Karen Carney MBE into the Barclays Women’s Super League Hall of Fame, The FA and lead partner Barclays are delighted to announce Eniola Aluko as the second inductee of 2022. Aluko’s successes at both club and international level speak for themselves, and she has been recognised for her achievements during a spell of over six years in the Barclays Women’s Super League. Aluko is also a fine example of an individual who took the dual career route during her playing days, earning a degree in Law while continuing to represent both club and country. She began her career at Birmingham City before spells at Charlton Athletic and Chelsea. Like a number of England internationals, a stint in the United States followed just before the formation of the Barclays WSL, when she returned home in 2012 to play again for Birmingham City. It was here she won the Vitality Women’s FA Cup following a penalty shootout win over Chelsea. The most successful period in her career came when she moved to Chelsea for her second spell at the club at the end of 2012. During this time, she won two Barclays WSL titles, two Vitality Women’s FA Cups, and was awarded Chelsea’s Player of the Year in 2015. Her form also saw her selected onto the PFA’s Women’s Super League Team of the Year in 2015 and 2017. She departed the club in 2018 and left as the club’s top scorer with 68 goals. Playing over 100 times for her country in multiple World Cups and European Championships, the former Lioness finished her career at Juventus before announcing her retirement in January 2020. The next step in her career would see her move to the United States to take up a Sporting Director role with Angel City FC. Alongside this role, she has continued as a pundit on ITV and Amazon Prime, working on both the men’s and women’s game. Aluko’s induction was confirmed by the Barclays WSL Hall of Fame selection panel, which features prominent former players, coaches and an official from the women’s game, as well as journalists and members of FA staff. Jess Creighton, Broadcaster and Barclays WSL Hall of Fame panel member , said: “ Eni Aluko is a thoroughly deserving Barclays WSL Hall of Fame inductee. “As a player she set exceptionally high standards and was a key part of the growth in quality and popularity of the Barclays WSL. In a career full of goals and major trophies, Eni also broke down many barriers along the way. “It's great to see her trailblazing contribution recognised as she continues to utilise her wealth of knowledge of the game as a broadcaster and administrator.” One more individual is to be inducted into the Barclays WSL Hall of Fame this afternoon, with extended interviews available to watch on Sky Sports’ ‘Inside the WSL’ show tonight at 6.30pm on Sky Sports Football. News

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Back Ellie Roebuck Club Manchester City Position Goalkeeper D.O.B 23/09/1999 Bio At just 21, Roebuck is bold yet sensible in her decisions and clear with outward communication. Roebuck has kept thirteen clean sheets this season across all competitions alluding to her smart and sharp positioning between the posts. Simply, the Manchester City keeper remains as one of the finest in the domestic league, and with her growing international experience, Roebuck should be the number one pick. via Getty Images A1