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Is England vs Portugal on TV? How to watch Lionesses in Nations League match at Wembley
England host Portugal in the Women's Nations League (The FA via Getty Images) England face Portugal at Wembley in the start to the finale to the Women's Nations League campaign. The Lionesses were rocked this week by the news of Mary Earps' shock retirement ahead of this summer's Euro 2025. Advertisement But Sarina Wiegman is urging her players to look forward as they continue their Euro preparations, with just a month to go until the opening game against France in Switzerland. The Lionesses came into the final two games of Nations League Group A3 two points behind leaders Spain in the table. As England face world champions Spain away from home on Tuesday, a win for the Lionesses tonight will keep their hopes of advancing to the semi-finals alive. Is England vs Portugal on TV? It will be shown live on ITV 4, with coverage starting from 7pm. A live stream will be available on ITV X. Kick-off at Wembley is at 19:45pm. Confirmed line-up England XI: Hampton; Bronze, Williamson, Morgan, Carter; Walsh, Clinton; Mead, Park, Hemp; Beever-Jones What is the England team news? To add to the retirement of Mary Earps, England vice-captain Millie Bright has withdrawn from the squad after explaining that she was 'at my limits mentally and physically'. Alessia Russo and Ella Toone have calf injuries but could be back for Tuesday's game against Spain, while Lauren James remains out with a hamstring injury. Georgia Stanway, Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood return to Wiegman's squad after long-term injury lay-offs. Hemp starts, with Aggie Beever-Jones selected up front in place of Russo. Esme Morgan replaces Bright in defence with Jess Carter at left back.
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Gary Lineker agrees deal with new broadcaster just days on from BBC exit
Gary Lineker agrees deal with new broadcaster just days on from BBC exit Gary Lineker has found a new home for his popular football podcast following his earlier-than-expected departure from the BBC in the wake of a controversial social media post Gary Lineker has moved on quickly following his BBC exit (Image: Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images ) Gary Lineker has found a new home for his football podcast, having inked a deal with DAZN. Lineker's The Rest Is Football show was abruptly dropped from the BBC Sounds service just before Lineker's early exit from the broadcaster, which was triggered by controversy over a social media post he made about Zionism. The video, shared on Lineker's personal Instagram account, featured a cartoon depiction of a rat, a symbol historically associated with antisemitism. Despite removing the post and issuing a public apology, plans for the former England international to lead the BBC's coverage of the 2026 World Cup and next season's FA Cup were scrapped. Consequently, Lineker's final appearance on the BBC was the season finale of Match of the Day, aired on May 25, which included an extended tribute to the 64-year-old and a tearful farewell from Lineker himself. Since May 21, the BBC has not aired an episode of The Rest Is Football, which also features former England internationals Alan Shearer and Micah Richards. It has now been confirmed that Lineker has taken the show to DAZN. The British sports streaming and entertainment platform has also landed the rights for this summer's Club World Cup. Footage from the tournament is set to be included in the video version of The Rest Is Football. Article continues below Lineker signed off from Match of the Day for the final time last month (Image: BBC ) DAZN's chief executive of growth markets, Pete Oliver, said: "The Rest Is Football is essential viewing and listening for fans who want insight, entertainment and personality. This partnership is a brilliant way to bring the FIFA Club World Cup even closer to that audience. "It's about connecting global football with the voices fans trust and love, and showing the tournament in a fresh, exciting, and authentically British way." With Lineker's tenure at the BBC having reached its end, speculation mounts over his potential appearances on other channels. However, he emphasised to FourFourTwo magazine earlier this year that the podcast will be his core pursuit. Lineker has joined forces with DAZN (Image: Getty ) "I don't think you'll see me doing much football, apart from the podcast," he said. "I'll do the odd thing, but I don't think you'll see me appearing regularly on another channel. Article continues below "We've had talks with Sky at various points, but I always wanted to stick with the BBC. I could have earned a lot more, though I know I've been well-paid anyway, obviously. I've had offers to go elsewhere but I just loved being with the BBC."
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2 days ago
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Aggie Beever-Jones takes chance to lead breakout night for England's next generation
After all the talk this week of who's not going to the Euros, England made sure they moved the conversation onto those who will be travelling to Switzerland this summer. Aggie Beever-Jones produced a performance, and scored a hat-trick against Portugal on her first Wembley start, that meant the excitement around the Chelsea forward will go up to another level ahead of Euro 2025. The Women's PFA Young Player of the Year seized her opportunity, with the type of display that comes from the sheer hunger of wanting to really make your case for going to a major tournament. It's what Sarina Wiegman wanted to see. Advertisement Beever-Jones followed the instructions. 'As cliche as it sounds, Sarina said, 'It's a new kit, new England today. Go out there and put a graft in',' Beever-Jones revealed. 'I think her words were 'destroy them'.' This was a reborn England, putting the noise of the past week behind them in style. 'I told them we have a job to do,' Wiegman said. 'It helps when you have energy and fun.' Beever-Jones played with that spirit. She left nothing to chance and was not the only one. Aggie Beever-Jones celebrates after scoring her hat-trick for England (The FA via Getty Images) This was perhaps not what Mary Earps had in mind when the retiring England goalkeeper spoke of wanting to step aside to 'give the younger generation an opportunity to thrive'. But Beever-Jones visibly grew in confidence with a Wembley goal tucked under her belt from the third minute, making curved runs behind the defence and demanding the ball with the sharpness of her movement. Behind her Jess Park brought nimble touches and the intelligence to turn; Grace Clinton strode around midfield as if she owned it. Beever-Jones is 21, Clinton is 22 and Park is 23. They will all be going to their first major tournament when Sarina Wiegman names her squad next week and they will all have important roles to play. Hannah Hampton, at 24, had already become England's No 1 before Earps's shock retirement this week. Wiegman is often criticised for the changes she doesn't make to her team, but over the past six months she has helped to bring through the talent that was knocking on the door. They now feel at home. Beever-Jones leads an excellent night for England and Sarina Wiegman (The FA via Getty Images) It helps, of course, when there is the experience there as well. Lauren Hemp made her first England appearance of the year after recovering from a knee injury and brought the dynamism and bursts from the left wing that only she can. Lucy Bronze marauded down the right, coming off after an hour with a poacher's finish and a wonderful assist. Keira Walsh comes to life when there is energy and movement in front of her and was faultless in midfield. Leah Williamson, standing a foot taller after leading Arsenal to Champions League glory, marshalled the back-line and sprayed some excellent passes. Advertisement We knew all this already, but there was a freshness and energy about England. Wiegman punched the air and laughed as the goals flew in during the first half. How the Lionesses manager needed a night like this, too, after the grilling she has been under in recent days. But with England's opening game of the Euros against France just over a month away, those selection headaches have never looked tougher. On a different night, England could have lined up with Alessia Russo up front, with Lauren James and Chloe Kelly either side. If James is fit, Wiegman is going to be able to take six elite forward options to Switzerland. Portugal, it should be said, were atrocious. In February, they managed to frustrate England to a 1-1 draw in the Algarve. Back then, they looked to be an organised team then with a few touches of attacking talent. But in April they conceded seven and four in heavy defeats to Spain and at Wembley plunged to rock bottom under Francisco Neto. Beever-Jones scored her second from Lucy Bronze's cross (Getty Images) But England were rampant and ruthless. With Russo nursing a calf injury, Beever-Jones took the No 9 shirt and made a compelling case for keeping it. She is a very different forward to Russo, lacking the all-round game and physicality that Russo possesses that can bring others into play, but with a sharpness and belief in front of goal that makes her such an interesting option. Advertisement 'She's a goalscorer,' Wiegman said. 'She scores goals very easy, such quick feet, tight on the ball. She played relaxed.' Beever-Jones is not on England's plane to Switzerland just yet, of course, but Wiegman's grin all but confirmed it. 'She did really well today,' Wiegman smiled. The finish for her first Wembley goal was not clean but the instinct was. After Park regained possession on the edge of the Portugal box, Beever-Jones slipped as she struck the ball and it took a deflection on the way through. But the effect it had on Beever-Jones was extraordinary; arrowing down the channels and directing others as if she was an established international. Her second was a towering header from Bronze's cross, crashing in off the bar. The hat-trick goal was another thunderous finish, struck low and inside Ines Pereira's near post after Williamson's pass forwards from defence. Chloe Kelly comes off the bench to score England's sixth (The FA via Getty Images) Portugal, by then, were in disarray. Bronze scored England's second from the goalmouth when Beth Mead was denied at close range. The Portugal defence then vanished as Mead pulled off a clever nutmeg and finished low into the corner. Pereira called a huddle inside the Portugal half after conceding the fourth, but there was little resistance throughout and virtually nothing for Hampton to do, barring a header from Andreia Norton that caught the outside of the post. England were five goals up by the break but the second half brought further positives. Alex Greenwood and Georgia Stanway also made their returns, with Greenwood playing a stunning, raking pass out wide in the move that led to Kelly's back-post header and England's sixth. They will go to Spain on Tuesday needed a victory to beat the world champions to top spot in their Nations League group, but at Wembley the Lionesses ensured they have already taken a step forward.
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6 days ago
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‘What Mary's done for the game is incredibly impactful, she's a huge loss this summer' Former Lionesses goalkeeper Carly Telford on Mary Earps' England legacy
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Mary Earps on England duty against Belgium in 2024. | Credit: Nick Potts The news that Mary Earps is stepping back from international football on the eve of Euro 2025 has caused shockwaves in the women's game. Advertisement A stalwart of the Lionesses setup, a Euro 2022 winner, a World Cup finalist in 2023, and recipient of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, Earps' decision comes just weeks before England's squad is expected to assemble for this summer's Women's Euros. Few are better placed to reflect on her legacy than former England and Chelsea goalkeeper Carly Telford, who spent years alongside Earps in the national setup and watched her rise from a talented youngster to one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Carly Telford: 'When it comes to a decision like this, it would have taken Mary Earps a long time to reach one.' Mary Earps made 53 senior appearances for the Lionesses. | Credit: Getty Images 'I think everyone's shocked,' Telford tells FourFourTwo as an ambassador for Sure UK's Breaking Limits campaign, which helps young people overcome barriers related to gender, race or ability to improve their confidence to move more. Advertisement 'When it comes to a decision like that, it would have taken Mary a long time to reach it. I remember when I retired fully, it wasn't something that I just thought of suddenly. It wasn't one moment that triggered me into being like, 'Oh, actually, I'm done with this.' It's a decision made across multiple months, multiple days, multiple conversations with friends, family, coaching staff and others.' Earps celebrates winning the 2024 FA Cup as a Manchester United player, prior to her move to current club PSG. | Credit: Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images Earps, 32, has long been more than just a goalkeeper for England. She has been a leader, an icon, and a symbol of the evolving stature of women's football. Her standout performances, particularly during the 2022 European Championship victory and the 2023 World Cup run, helped define a golden era for the Lionesses. 'Mary would have taken the time to reach her decision,' Telford continues. 'Now she feels like it's the right time for her to step back. And yes, of course, we would have liked Mary to go to this summer's Euros and have her experience within the group and what she brings. But at the same time, Mary is her own person. She has her own responsibility in what she wants to do and how she wants to do it. Advertisement 'Maybe she felt that it was best to do it now, to give the group the opportunity to embed a new goalkeeper in there ahead of the tournament,' says Telford. 'And for the group to get used to her not being around, because she has been for so many years.' Earps made 53 appearances for the Lionesses and was named FIFA Best Women's Goalkeeper in 2022. But her influence goes far beyond the pitch. Earps has given way for the likes of Hannah Hampton | Credit: Justin Setterfield - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images 'I feel like Mary's given everything to the badge,' Telford tells FFT. 'I've known Mary since she was like 19 or 20 and she's given her everything to the successes that she's had, and I think how she's helped change attitudes towards female goalkeepers.' Advertisement Earps' shot-stopping ability, command of her area and vocal leadership set a new standard for women's goalkeeping in England, But it's her willingness to speak out about inequality that perhaps sets her apart the most. In 2023, she spoke out against Nike's decision not to offer the women's goalkeeper kit for sale on the company's website – something they had done for the men's team previously. The US sports brand eventually reversed their decision. 'I just hope that her legacy doesn't go amiss or get called into question because of the timing of her news,' Telford adds. 'But yeah, I think what Mary's done for the game is incredibly impactful. I feel very lucky to have shared a dressing room and a pitch with her, and I hope she goes on to do amazing things. I know she will. She's just that kind of person. Carly Telford says Earps will be a big loss 'But she's a huge loss to the squad,' explains Telford. 'At the same time, there's lots of girls that are chomping at the bit to take that legacy forward.' Advertisement Telford's involvement in Sure's Breaking Limits campaign has recently focused on improving opportunities and attitudes towards young women in sport. 'There's been some data found that around 50 percent of girls don't have female role models, which is incredible when you think about the impact of the Lionesses,' she tells FFT. 'About 67 per cent feel that they have barriers when it comes to sport. So whether that's equipment, whether that's the way they feel or look and the special anxieties they experience around that. 'A lot of them say sweating can make them feel uncomfortable, which I can remember feeling when I was at school. If I had class after a PE lesson, I preferred not to get too sweaty, which is something that bothers boys less. So those sorts of barriers, I think, but having that data to show I think it's so important, because then being able to talk about it and then put a program in place that emphasises that is hugely impactful.'
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Mykhailo Mudryk ban latest as Chelsea star spotted in Wroclaw ahead of Conference League final
Mykhailo Mudryk is in Wroclaw ahead of the Conference League final, but will not be eligible to play in the match as he remains suspended after failing a doping test in December. Video has emerged on social media of the Ukrainian winger meeting supporters in a restaurant called 'Whiskey in the Jar', taking photos and signing autographs. Despite arriving in Wroclaw in full Chelsea kit ahead of the rest of the squad, it is not clear whether Mudryk will stay in the team hotel or if the club funded his travel. Enzo Maresca said pre-match that he was not aware the Ukrainian had travelled. Mudryk had been key to Chelsea's Conference League campaign, charting three goals and three asists as he played every minute of the club's first four league phase fixtures, but has not appeared for the club since scoring in a 4-1 win over Heidenheim in November. He will miss out as Chelsea look to lift a first title since 2021, facing Real Betis in the final. Mudryk in polaaand 🔥🔥 — CFC Pics (@Mohxmmad) May 27, 2025 Mudryk was provisionally suspended after failing a routine doping test in December. He is now awaiting the results of a secondary 'B sample' test, but could face a lengthy suspension if he is again found to be guilty. He has continually denied the reports, citing contamination, and went so far as to take a lie detector test to prove his innocence, which he reportedly passed. After reports broke of Mudryk's suspension, the player released a statement, which read: 'I can confirm that I have been notified that a sample I provided to The FA contained a banned substance. 'This has come as a complete shock as I have never knowingly used any banned substances or broken any rules, and am working closely with my team to investigate how this could have happened. 'I know that I have not done anything wrong and remain hopeful that I will be back on the pitch soon. I cannot say any more now due to the confidentiality of the process, but I will as soon as I can.' His social media channels have been quiet since. Chelsea confirmed that they would cooperate with investigations into Mudryk's suspension. A statement released in December read: 'Both the Club and Mykhailo fully support The FA's testing programme and all our players, including Mykhailo, are regularly tested. 'Mykhailo has confirmed categorically that he has never knowingly used any banned substances. Both Mykhailo and the Club will now work with the relevant authorities to establish what has caused the adverse finding.' When first asked about Mudryk's suspension, Maresca said he fully trusted the player, saying he believed he was innocent, and that 'there is not anything to add apart from the club, the coaching staff and all the people inside the training ground, we trust and support Misha.' 'When these kind of things happen you need to support your player in all the aspects. We believe Misha, we trust Misha, we support Misha.' He later added that he would give the player space to 'disconnect' as he awaited the results of a B sample: 'In this moment, it's also good he can disconnect a little bit from the situation. The last time I spoke with him, we tried to support him. Now we are just waiting.' Speaking from Wroclaw ahead of the Conference League final, though, Maresca was unaware that Mudryk had travelled to Poland but happy he had come to support the team. 'To be honest, I just, I don't know,' he said. 'He is here or he is coming? He's here? I'm happy for Misha [Mudryk] to be here.' It remains unclear whether Mudryk will be able to participate in trophy celebrations on the pitch should Chelsea beat Real Betis in the final.
