Sam Gough’s journey from being ‘a hazard’ at PE to becoming Para Lionesses captain One of the best strikers in the world, the Scot talks about her career in blind football and the Euros The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Thomas Tuchel’s shot at redemption begins with England’s tricky Nations League tests It is hard to know whether haters will ever accept manager’s failed tactical shift against Argentina but positive start to preparation for Euros might help The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
Ashley Cole leaves England Under-21s coaching role after successive Euros triumphs Ashley Cole has decided to leave his role as an England Under-21 coach, the FA confirmed on Tuesday. Working under manager Lee Carsley, Cole helped the Under-21s win successive Euros titles in 2023 and 2025. Cole also took up a position as head coach of Serie B side Cesena in… The Independent UK · Aug 25
Chloe Kelly: “I Never Take Playing for My Country for Granted—I Just Want to Give it My All” She scored the winning goals in both Euros finals. Now, she’s rewriting history. Marie Claire · Aug 18
French swimmer Léon Marchand wins gold in Euros 400m freestyle French swimming star Léon Marchand won the 400m freestyle final at the European swimming championships Sunday in Saint-Denis, near Paris. France 24 · Aug 16
Steve Clarke defends decision to sign bumper contract a month before shock Scotland exit Clarke stepped down from his role as Scotland head coach immediately after Scotland’s group-stage exit from the World Cup was confirmed The Independent UK · Jun 29
Spain Must Rediscover Attacking Formula or World Cup Ghosts Seem Destined to Return La Roja won Group H comfortably but hasn’t been as convincing as other World Cup title contenders. Sports Illustrated · Jun 27
The brilliant Michael Olise represents a key faultline in history of French football Unusually in this France side, he plays with a sense of freedom and joy and has not yet submitted fully to Deschamps’s tactical yoke The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
‘We’re the same as we were then’: bullish Spain confident of repeating Euros success Squad has evolved since 2024 but the European champions are happy to embrace the tag of tournament favourites The Guardian - UK · Jun 14
Kevin Sinfield, Helen Mirren and Lionesses lead King’s Birthday Honours Sir Kevin Sinfield said he was ‘deeply grateful’ to be knighted as Dame Helen Mirren and six of England’s Euros-winning Lionesses were also honoured. Evening Standard · Jun 12
Steve Clarke candid on two Euros campaigns ahead of World Cup kick-off Steve Clarke candid on two Euros campaigns ahead of World Cup kick-off The National (Scotland) · Jun 12
‘Unexpected’ performances, elite-level experience and vision: How to appoint an international manager SPECIAL REPORT: After two comparative surprise packages at international level, Luis De La Fuente and Lionel Scaloni, won the last Euros and World Cup at the expense of more established names, Miguel Delaney finds out what national teams are really looking for and the process behind picking a manager The Independent UK · Jun 12
‘Lamine Yamal has matured a lot since the Euros. He’s probably the best in the world at the minute, but he can’t do it on his own’ Mikel Merino on his game-changing Spain team-mate Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal will turn 19 during this summer’s World Cup FourFourTwo · Jun 6
Scotland star relishing ‘special’ first major tournament after injury heartbreak Ferguson admits the 2026 World Cup is extra special to him after missing out on the last Euros through injury. The National (Scotland) · Jun 6
The Independent UK · May 28 Steve Clarke signs new Scotland contract to remain head coach beyond World Cup Clarke’s new contract will see him lead Scotland into a home Euros when the UK and Ireland host the tournament in 2028
The Independent UK · Apr 14 England found a different way to beat Spain – but one quality still shone through England 1-0 Spain: Rather than chasing the game, as they did throughout the Euros, the Lionesses were made to defend their lead after Lauren Hemp’s goal inside three minutes
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Euros final, World Cup final... qualifying: England and Spain resume rivalry and begin new cycle Only one of England and Spain are guaranteed to qualify for the 2027 World Cup automatically as Wembley stages a rematch of the Euro 2025 final
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Sarina Wiegman hopes Mary Earps won’t be booed on Lionesses return Earps retired from the Lionesses before the Euros but then went on to make headlines with her comments about Hannah Hampton in her autobiography
Evening Standard · Apr 1 World Cup 'fan zone' planned for Clapham Common at risk of being abandoned due to council delays Residents have raised multiple concerns, including late-night noise and the difficulty of getting up to 25,000 fans home after 11pm
The Conversation · Mar 11 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.
The Independent UK · Mar 7 Chloe Kelly: ‘Taking control of my own destiny was important – sometimes you have to see the realness’ INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2026: Named top of The Independent’s influence list for 2025, the Lionesses super-sub tells Jamie Braidwood about her resilient year and a series of comebacks on and off the pitch
The Independent UK · Jan 9 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 · Jan 2 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
Evening Standard · Jan 1 Mayor of London says capital’s New Year celebrations ‘greatest in the world’ The display included nods to England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph, the Lionesses retaining the Euros and Europe’s Ryder Cup win.
Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025 Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman awarded honorary damehood in New Year Honours Lionesses manager honoured after back-to-back Euros triumphs