England's Bright warns players are 'not robots' as injuries mount ahead of World Cup
England captain Millie Bright has warned that the boom in women's football is putting dangerous demands on players, with a host of star names set to...
2023-07-05 19:21
Lionesses ready to exceed victory ‘expectations’, insists Sarina Wiegman ahead of Nations League clash
England coach Sarina Wiegman says the Lionesses are under no illusions about what is expected of them these days, insisting England are ready to keep producing victories game after game. A stellar run over the past few years has seen the women’s national team win the European Championship and reach the Women’s World Cup final, where they lost to Spain. Now they are targeting success in the Uefa Nations League – and a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics too for Team GB – and face Belgium in their fourth Group A1 game. Wiegman says the squad are comfortable with the pressures on them, and believes they can improve on the 1-0 victory over the same opposition last week. “The expectations are very clear. Everyone expects us to win,” said Wiegman ahead of the game in Leuven. “We expect ourselves to win but we want to improve on our game. That makes the chances of winning higher. “I was happy with how we played Friday. We could have made it a little bit easier for ourselves, but how we were on the pitch, how we wanted to play out of possession and in possession, we did really well. “What we want to do in possession is be a little better in the final third. We create chances but the final pass, the final position and the execution, we want to do better. “What I really liked on Friday, there was so much energy in the team. You saw real intention. If we lost the ball, we really wanted to win it back. We had only one stage in the game [where] we dropped a little bit, then picked it up again. I want to see the same energy, intention of the whole team and the togetherness.” England are two points ahead of Belgium heading into the match and level with Netherlands, with Scotland bottom. Meanwhile, midfielder Georgia Stanway suggested the Ballon d’Or ceremony must be better planned in future to allow the top women to attend, given many are preparing for an international match on Monday night when the awards are dealt out. Regarding the upcoming match, she noted that England’s progression play was impressive, but more could be done in the final third to improve further. “The Belgium game we played the other day was a real show of who we are,” said Stanway. “We dominated possession and created a lot. But we didn’t get it over the line as many times as we wanted to. “After losing a [World Cup] final, it’s sometimes not motivating to turn up to training every day, but I think we hit the ground running. “Everybody has been firing in training. We have Fran Kirby back, which is also a real highlight. I love playing with her, so it’s important to have numbers all over the pitch.” Read More Fran Kirby felt like she’d never been away on return to England side England come out on top but it’s far from a complete performance against Belgium Mary Earps reveals difficulties with fan relationship with rise of women’s football England vs Belgium LIVE: Women’s Nations League latest updates Beth Mead ‘not close’ to England recall, Sarina Wiegman admits Fran Kirby returns to Lionesses squad as Sarina Wiegman reveals Beth Mead decision
2023-10-31 03:31
Kenya's young Maasai reconnect with their culture at Eunoto ceremony
With beaming smiles, their hair dyed a red ochre and adorned with a ceremonial headdress of ostrich feathers, the young Maasai men...
2023-08-20 17:31
Iceland volcano – live: Met Office issues magma warning as likelihood of imminent eruption remains
A warning over the risks of emerging magma and the persistent likelihood of an imminent eruption of the Icelandic volcano has been issued by the country’s Met Office. In its latest update, the forecaster warned: “The likelihood of a volcanic eruption at some location along the length of the magma intrusion persists.” It added that the area between Hagafell and Sýlingarfell still faces the possibility that “magma could emerge”. A fortnight ago, Grindavik was evacuated after magma-induced seismic activity tore vast chasms through the streets of the town. While hundreds of earthquakes are still hitting the surrounding area daily, “seismic activity continues to decrease”, said the Icelandic Met Office, adding: “The likelihood of an imminent volcanic eruption diminishes with time.” But, speaking to The Independent as international media were allowed back into the town for the first time, one civil protection official told The Independent: “It is still dangerous here ... I have never seen anything like it before. Usually we will have a few minutes warning to get out, but with the weather like it is today, we have even less.” Read More Inside the abandoned Iceland town left in limbo by a volcano Every resident of an Icelandic town was evacuated due to a volcano. Daring rescuers went back to save the pets New parents refuse to return to Iceland fishing town rocked by earthquake: ‘We need a stable home’
2023-11-25 20:03
Powerball jackpot of $785 million up for grabs Monday night, the fourth largest prize in game's history
A record-breaking $785 million Powerball jackpot is up for grabs in Monday night's drawing -- the fourth largest prize in the game's history, according to Powerball.
2023-09-25 12:17
Yes, You Can Have Fun AND Live Sustainably In College
College is all about embracing possibility: You’re making new friends; dressing up for wild, themed parties; taking exploratory courses; and, of course, discovering who you are (or, at least, trying to). And for that reason, it’s also a great time to push yourself to start creating positive, lifelong habits — how will you spend your time? Your money? Your energy? How will you prioritize giving back to your community, and the planet?
2023-07-27 04:10
Erdogan Says Turkish Approval of Sweden NATO Bid Hinges on F-16s
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the Turkish parliament will abide by his pledge to ratify Sweden’s accession to
2023-09-26 19:08
How tall is Danny DeVito? 'Always Sunny' star's 'plagued' height affected his movie and television roles
Danny DeVito is best known for his part in the iconic sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
2023-08-15 18:56
Bills' high-scoring offense takes flight in traveling to play Jaguars in London
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills' high-scoring offense is taking flight across the Atlantic for a “home” game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday
2023-10-07 00:01
Ahead of 2024 bid, DeSantis challenges Trump on abortion limits
By James Oliphant WASHINGTON Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Tuesday he was proud to have signed a
2023-05-17 00:17
Los Angeles Lakers to unveil Kobe Bryant statue outside their arena on Feb. 8
The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of Kobe Bryant outside their downtown arena on Feb. 8
2023-08-25 01:10
Axl Rose helps pal Carrie Underwood pick out stadium anthems for her opening act at 'Guns N Roses' concert
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2023-09-02 07:53
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