Lionesses embracing selection ‘headaches’ ahead of Euro 2022 final rematch
Sarina Wiegman said she is welcoming selection “headaches” as England meet Germany at Wembley in a repeat of the Euro 2022 final.The Lionesses will step up their preparations ahead of next summer’s European Championship defence with four friendlies to close out the year, including marquee games against Germany and the United States at Wembley.As much as the Germany game on Friday night will evoke memories of England’s historic win in the Euro 2022 final, Wiegman and captain Leah Williamson underlined the importance of “moving forward” as the Lionesses build towards Euro 2025 in Switzerland.It was perhaps telling that Williamson...
Soccer-Alcohol in stands at games to be trialled in women's second tier in England
LONDON (Reuters) - Fans being allowed to drink alcohol in the stands at matches will be trialled at two clubs in the second tier of women's football in England, the head of Women's Professional Leagues Limited said on Thursday.