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England heading for World Cup play-offs despite victory over Ukraine

England 3-0 Ukraine: Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses responsed after they were thrashed 4-0 by Spain but the win was not enough for them to top the group

The Independent UK

Lionesses ease past Ukraine but must navigate playoffs to qualify for World Cup

England eased to a 3-0 victory at home to Ukraine but Spain’s victory against Iceland means the Lionesses will have to reach the World Cup via the playoffs

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom issue warning to social media sites over abuse during World Cup

The online platforms will be ‘held to account’ by the watchdog if they fail to protect players and presenters during the tournament

The Independent UK

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England v Spain live: Lionesses claim crucial win over rivals in Women’s World Cup qualifier

England 1-0 Spain: The Lionesses claimed a crucial win in qualifying for the 2027 World Cup thanks to Lauren Hemp’s early goal at Wembley

The Independent UK

Is England v Spain on TV? How to watch Lionesses in Women’s World Cup qualifier

The European champions and world champions meet in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley

The Independent UK

Man who posted racist messages about England’s Jess Carter on TikTok avoids jail

A 60-year-old man from Lancashire has been handed a suspended jail term after admitting sending offensive messages to the England footballer Jess Carter

The Guardian - UK

Man gets suspended jail sentence for racially abusing England soccer player Jess Carter on TikTok

A man who posted racially abusive online messages about England soccer player Jess Carter received a suspended jail sentence

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Man avoids jail after posting racist messages about Lionesses star Jess Carter

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Man handed suspended sentence for online racist abuse of England footballer Jess Carter

A 60-year-old man posted racist messages about Jess Carter during last year’s Euros

The Independent UK

Black female footballers are praised for their strength, white players for their intelligence: what our study shows

For black female professional footballers, racism has become a distressingly regular part of the game. Earlier this year, England defender Jess Carter told the BBC that the racist abuse she received online during the 2025 Euros made her fearful to leave her hotel room.

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From Kerry Davis to Khadija Shaw: women’s footballers celebrated as part of Black in the Game

Timely and powerful exhibition in Manchester marks the achievements and exclusions of black players in England

The Guardian - UK

Williamson back for World Cup qualifiers as Wiegman denies contract is ‘distraction’

England’s head coach said her focus was on reaching the World Cup after naming her squad to face Ukraine and Iceland

The Guardian - UK

Five big names return to Lionesses squad as Poppy Pattinson earns first call-up

Leah Williamson, Hannah Hampton, Jess Carter, Alex Greenwood and Lauren James are back from injury for Sarina Wiegman’s side with World Cup qualifiers coming up

The Independent UK

'Take care of us' Leading Lionesses send clear message to FIFA and Gianni Infantino

One of England's Lionesses stars is unhappy with the timing of the Women’s Champions Cup which Arsenal have reached the final of

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Jess Carter ‘didn’t want to leave hotel’ after racist abuse at Euro 2025

The defender has called on social media companies and police to work together

The Independent UK

Man pleads guilty to sending ‘abhorrent’ messages to Lionesses star Jess Carter

Carter was vocal about the abuse she received at last summer’s Euros

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian Footballer of the Year Jess Carter: ‘I remember not wanting to go out’

The England defender publicly confronted racist abuse at the Euros and ended 2025 a title winner with club and country

The Guardian - UK

Could the ‘notch’ be key to understanding ACL injuries in women’s football?

Research is on ‘an upward curve’ and the next five years could be vital in trying to limit cruciate ruptures

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NWSL Championship: key battles to decide Washington Spirit v Gotham FC final

Gotham are underdogs against a potent Spirit side but they have the talent and resilience to cause another upset

The Guardian - UK

Experimental England exposed by Brazil but Wiegman has no reason to panic

Defeat could be a blessing for Lionesses who have plenty of time to fix defensive frailties and mould cohesive team

The Guardian - UK

Brazil’s fast start delivers victory over Lionesses despite Angelina’s red card

Brazil held on with 10 players after a red card for Angelina to beat the European champions England 2-1 in Manchester

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England Women World Cup 2027 squad: Sarina Wiegman's full team for the October internationals

Sarina Wiegman named her first squad since England's Euro 2025 victory

The Guardian - UK

Georgia Stanway: ‘If England win the World Cup I’ll happily retire – that’s all my dreams’

Lionesses and Bayern Munich midfielder opens up to Donald McRae about ‘stressful’ Euro 2025 success, ‘world-class’ Sarina Wiegman and online abuse suffered by players

The Independent UK

Second arrest made in Jess Carter racist abuse investigation

A 30-year-old man from Ripley was arrested on suspicion of malicious communication

The Guardian - UK

WSL players to resume taking knee after Jess Carter abuse prompted refusal

Women’s Super League players will resume taking the knee this season after England’s Lionesses stopped performing the gesture at last month’s Euros

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