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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Wiegman optimistic Lauren James will be fit for Lionesses' squad at Euro 2025
Sarina Wiegman spoke positively about Lauren James' chances of being fit enough to play at this summer's European Championship, as she prepares to name her final squad of 23 players for the tournament on Thursday. The Chelsea forward has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury in April during a victory for England at home to Belgium at Ashton Gate, and her involvement in July's Euros in Switzerland has been in doubt, but on Tuesday night Wiegman appeared more than optimistic. Advertisement Related: Clàudia Pina's double for Spain means England miss out on Nations League finals 'With LJ [James], she is of course on the pitch [training], she is still in the position that we expect her to be, so she's progressing in the rehab and that's going really well, so I'm positive about that.' Wiegman also offered an encouraging update on the return to full fitness of England's Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway, who made her first start in 2025 after recovering from a knee injury when she was in the starting lineup for Tuesday's 2-1 loss against Spain. Stanway was withdrawn at half-time but Wiegman clarified that the 26-year-old had not suffered a setback, saying: On Stanway: 'No [she does not have an injury], she's in a very good place. 'But she hasn't played for such a long time – Friday's were her first minutes after she'd been training, of course. She could play [only for] 45 minutes. I think she wanted to play more, of course, she always wants to play more, she's in such a good place, but I think this was very smart [to substitute her] to take care of her.' Advertisement Wiegman also paid tribute to Fran Kirby, after the Brighton forward's sudden announcement of her retirement, adding: 'First of all I love working with her [Kirby]. She has had an incredible career and it is still going on in the WSL. She's an amazing player and an incredible person too. 'She did everything to make the squad. Fran and I have had several conversations. I had conversations with her over this week again, looking forward to this game and I said to her that she most likely would not make the squad, even though things could change quickly. We had these honest conversations.'
North Wales Chronicle
7 days ago
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
England's Nations League hopes ended by Spain comeback
Alessia Russo put England ahead on her 50th international appearance with a cool finish into the bottom corner, despite Spanish protests that Salma Paralluelo had been fouled in the build-up. But substitute Pina spearheaded the comeback for the world champions, finding an equaliser only moments after being brought on before adding a second 10 minutes later. Defeat meant England finished second in Group A3, while top-of-the-table Spain secured their spot in October's semi-finals. Next up for the Lionesses is a friendly with Jamaica on June 29 before their European Championship campaign begins against France on July 5. Sarina Wiegman, who is set to announce her squad for the tournament this week, made four changes to the side that beat Portugal on Friday as Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Georgia Stanway and Russo came into the starting line-up. Spain attacked from the offset and Hannah Hampton was called into action early after Paralluelo's corner flew through the box to reach Esther Gonzalez, but she was denied by a brilliant save from the England goalkeeper. The hosts continued to threaten as Gonzalez pounced on a loose Leah Williamson pass before firing her shot well wide and Hampton smothered a teasing ball from Aitana Bonmati. But England took the lead in the 22nd minute when Charles challenged Paralluelo inside her own half and, despite protests for a foul, play continued with Keira Walsh's smart through pass into Russo, who broke forward before rolling the ball into the bottom corner. What it means 🙌 Netting on her 50th cap 👊 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) June 3, 2025 Spain were frustrated further as Paralluelo's cross appeared to hit Charles' hand in the box before Hampton grabbed the ball. The Lionesses had a good opportunity when Beth Mead's free-kick reached Williamson, but her header was comfortably collected by Catalina Coll, while at the other end Gonzalez hit a curling shot over the crossbar. Missy Bo Kearns came on for Stanway at the break to make her senior England debut. But Spain nearly equalised seconds into the half when Olga Carmona's cross found Paralluelo, who fired over the bar. Jess Carter and Chloe Kelly came on for Bronze and Mead, but the hosts continued to dominate with Mariona Caldentey the next to go close, sending her effort over. The hosts eventually earned their reward on the hour mark when a cross was cleared as far as Patri Guijarro, who tapped the ball into Pina to fire home into the far corner. Hampton then saved a Pina free-kick, but the influential Spanish forward soon struck again in the 70th minute with a curling strike from outside of the box. Spain looked to extend their lead as Bonmati sent a shot over the bar before Gonzalez nodded wide and Hampton saved from Bonmati in added time.
South Wales Argus
7 days ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
England's Nations League hopes ended by Spain comeback
Alessia Russo put England ahead on her 50th international appearance with a cool finish into the bottom corner, despite Spanish protests that Salma Paralluelo had been fouled in the build-up. But substitute Pina spearheaded the comeback for the world champions, finding an equaliser only moments after being brought on before adding a second 10 minutes later. Defeat meant England finished second in Group A3, while top-of-the-table Spain secured their spot in October's semi-finals. Claudia Pina struck twice for Spain (Bradley Collyer/PA) Next up for the Lionesses is a friendly with Jamaica on June 29 before their European Championship campaign begins against France on July 5. Sarina Wiegman, who is set to announce her squad for the tournament this week, made four changes to the side that beat Portugal on Friday as Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Georgia Stanway and Russo came into the starting line-up. Spain attacked from the offset and Hannah Hampton was called into action early after Paralluelo's corner flew through the box to reach Esther Gonzalez, but she was denied by a brilliant save from the England goalkeeper. The hosts continued to threaten as Gonzalez pounced on a loose Leah Williamson pass before firing her shot well wide and Hampton smothered a teasing ball from Aitana Bonmati. But England took the lead in the 22nd minute when Charles challenged Paralluelo inside her own half and, despite protests for a foul, play continued with Keira Walsh's smart through pass into Russo, who broke forward before rolling the ball into the bottom corner. What it means 🙌 Netting on her 50th cap 👊 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) June 3, 2025 Spain were frustrated further as Paralluelo's cross appeared to hit Charles' hand in the box before Hampton grabbed the ball. The Lionesses had a good opportunity when Beth Mead's free-kick reached Williamson, but her header was comfortably collected by Catalina Coll, while at the other end Gonzalez hit a curling shot over the crossbar. Missy Bo Kearns came on for Stanway at the break to make her senior England debut. But Spain nearly equalised seconds into the half when Olga Carmona's cross found Paralluelo, who fired over the bar. Jess Carter and Chloe Kelly came on for Bronze and Mead, but the hosts continued to dominate with Mariona Caldentey the next to go close, sending her effort over. England missed a spot in the Nations League finals (Bradley Collyer/PA) The hosts eventually earned their reward on the hour mark when a cross was cleared as far as Patri Guijarro, who tapped the ball into Pina to fire home into the far corner. Hampton then saved a Pina free-kick, but the influential Spanish forward soon struck again in the 70th minute with a curling strike from outside of the box. Spain looked to extend their lead as Bonmati sent a shot over the bar before Gonzalez nodded wide and Hampton saved from Bonmati in added time.
Glasgow Times
7 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
England's Nations League hopes ended by Spain comeback
Alessia Russo put England ahead on her 50th international appearance with a cool finish into the bottom corner, despite Spanish protests that Salma Paralluelo had been fouled in the build-up. But substitute Pina spearheaded the comeback for the world champions, finding an equaliser only moments after being brought on before adding a second 10 minutes later. Defeat meant England finished second in Group A3, while top-of-the-table Spain secured their spot in October's semi-finals. Claudia Pina struck twice for Spain (Bradley Collyer/PA) Next up for the Lionesses is a friendly with Jamaica on June 29 before their European Championship campaign begins against France on July 5. Sarina Wiegman, who is set to announce her squad for the tournament this week, made four changes to the side that beat Portugal on Friday as Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Georgia Stanway and Russo came into the starting line-up. Spain attacked from the offset and Hannah Hampton was called into action early after Paralluelo's corner flew through the box to reach Esther Gonzalez, but she was denied by a brilliant save from the England goalkeeper. The hosts continued to threaten as Gonzalez pounced on a loose Leah Williamson pass before firing her shot well wide and Hampton smothered a teasing ball from Aitana Bonmati. But England took the lead in the 22nd minute when Charles challenged Paralluelo inside her own half and, despite protests for a foul, play continued with Keira Walsh's smart through pass into Russo, who broke forward before rolling the ball into the bottom corner. What it means 🙌 Netting on her 50th cap 👊 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) June 3, 2025 Spain were frustrated further as Paralluelo's cross appeared to hit Charles' hand in the box before Hampton grabbed the ball. The Lionesses had a good opportunity when Beth Mead's free-kick reached Williamson, but her header was comfortably collected by Catalina Coll, while at the other end Gonzalez hit a curling shot over the crossbar. Missy Bo Kearns came on for Stanway at the break to make her senior England debut. But Spain nearly equalised seconds into the half when Olga Carmona's cross found Paralluelo, who fired over the bar. Jess Carter and Chloe Kelly came on for Bronze and Mead, but the hosts continued to dominate with Mariona Caldentey the next to go close, sending her effort over. England missed a spot in the Nations League finals (Bradley Collyer/PA) The hosts eventually earned their reward on the hour mark when a cross was cleared as far as Patri Guijarro, who tapped the ball into Pina to fire home into the far corner. Hampton then saved a Pina free-kick, but the influential Spanish forward soon struck again in the 70th minute with a curling strike from outside of the box. Spain looked to extend their lead as Bonmati sent a shot over the bar before Gonzalez nodded wide and Hampton saved from Bonmati in added time.
Powys County Times
7 days ago
- General
- Powys County Times
England's Nations League hopes ended by Spain comeback
England missed out on a place in the Women's Nations League finals after Claudia Pina's brace earned Spain a 2-1 comeback win in Barcelona. Alessia Russo put England ahead on her 50th international appearance with a cool finish into the bottom corner, despite Spanish protests that Salma Paralluelo had been fouled in the build-up. But substitute Pina spearheaded the comeback for the world champions, finding an equaliser only moments after being brought on before adding a second 10 minutes later. Defeat meant England finished second in Group A3, while top-of-the-table Spain secured their spot in October's semi-finals. Next up for the Lionesses is a friendly with Jamaica on June 29 before their European Championship campaign begins against France on July 5. Sarina Wiegman, who is set to announce her squad for the tournament this week, made four changes to the side that beat Portugal on Friday as Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Georgia Stanway and Russo came into the starting line-up. Spain attacked from the offset and Hannah Hampton was called into action early after Paralluelo's corner flew through the box to reach Esther Gonzalez, but she was denied by a brilliant save from the England goalkeeper. The hosts continued to threaten as Gonzalez pounced on a loose Leah Williamson pass before firing her shot well wide and Hampton smothered a teasing ball from Aitana Bonmati. But England took the lead in the 22nd minute when Charles challenged Paralluelo inside her own half and, despite protests for a foul, play continued with Keira Walsh's smart through pass into Russo, who broke forward before rolling the ball into the bottom corner. What it means 🙌 Netting on her 50th cap 👊 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) June 3, 2025 Spain were frustrated further as Paralluelo's cross appeared to hit Charles' hand in the box before Hampton grabbed the ball. The Lionesses had a good opportunity when Beth Mead's free-kick reached Williamson, but her header was comfortably collected by Catalina Coll, while at the other end Gonzalez hit a curling shot over the crossbar. Missy Bo Kearns came on for Stanway at the break to make her senior England debut. But Spain nearly equalised seconds into the half when Olga Carmona's cross found Paralluelo, who fired over the bar. Jess Carter and Chloe Kelly came on for Bronze and Mead, but the hosts continued to dominate with Mariona Caldentey the next to go close, sending her effort over. The hosts eventually earned their reward on the hour mark when a cross was cleared as far as Patri Guijarro, who tapped the ball into Pina to fire home into the far corner. Hampton then saved a Pina free-kick, but the influential Spanish forward soon struck again in the 70th minute with a curling strike from outside of the box. Spain looked to extend their lead as Bonmati sent a shot over the bar before Gonzalez nodded wide and Hampton saved from Bonmati in added time.
