England women news: Leah Williamson warns players could strike over scheduling concerns
England women's captain Leah Williamson has refused to rule out the possibility of players taking strike action if concerns over scheduling and player welfare are ignored.
Speaking ahead of England’s World Cup qualifier against Ukraine, Williamson highlighted the pressures on players, warning that fixture congestion is contributing to rising injury rates in the women’s game.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Liberty Nicholson-Hulse takes a closer look at why female footballers may feel forced to take a stand against a packed calendar.
England women squad news: Who’s in and who’s out for the World Cup qualifiers?
England captain Leah Williamson and forward Lauren James headline a number of high-profile returns in Sarina Wiegman’s latest 25-player squad for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.
The build-up has been shaped by persistent injury concerns and important recalls that have forced the England manager to be cautious when making her selections.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Liberty Nicholson-Hulse breaks down the key talking points from England’s latest squad announcement, taking a closer look at the notable inclusions and absences shaping Wiegman’s plans.
From the pitch to the phone: Social media’s positive influence on football
Football has always been more than a sport. It’s a culture, a community, and for millions, a core part of their identity.
But in the last decade, social media has transformed the way fans experience the game. So, how has social media created an influence on sport?
What once relied on matchday attendance, newspaper reports, or televised highlights has evolved into a 24/7 digital ecosystem where football lives, breathes and grows.
From strengthening the bond between players and supporters to creating global fanbases and preserving memories, social media has reshaped football for the better, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joshua Topping.
England women to host Iceland at Nottingham Forest in World Cup Qualifier
England’s women’s national team have confirmed Nottingham Forest’s City Ground as the venue for their first home FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying match against Iceland on Saturday, March 7.
The match kicks off at 12.30pm GMT and will be a key early test in the Lionesses’ bid to reach the next World Cup in Brazil.
Chelsea confirm Lauren James injury after Euro 2025 final
Chelsea have confirmed that Lauren James will spend time on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury while with England at Euro 2025.
Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly England heroes as Lionesses triumph over Spain in Euros final
In a tense showdown that went all the way to penalties, England’s Lionesses retained their Euros crown, beating reigning world champions Spain in a dramatic final.
Here, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell breaks down the action from a historic night in Switzerland.
Familiar foes reunite: England and Spain set for blockbuster Euro 2025 final
England and Spain are familiar foes, and have met in the final of a major tournament before.
At the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which drew record-breaking crowds and viewership, Spain claimed their first world title by defeating England 1-0.
One major tournament later, the two meet again, this time for Europe’s biggest crown, the Euro.
In this article, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell previews the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro final and highlights key battles to watch.
Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly send England to Euro 2025 final: Five talking points from extra-time win over Italy
On Tuesday, July 22, Geneva was the stage for yet another cinematic Lionesses comeback as England edged Italy 2-1 after extra time in Tuesday’s semi-final.
Italy’s Barbara Bonansea struck first in the 33rd minute, seemingly heading to their first final since 1997.
However, Michelle Agyemang’s stoppage-time equaliser and Chloe Kelly’s rebound winner in the 119th ensured England will contest their third consecutive major final.
Here, Sports News Blitz content deputy editor Nicole Powell gives us five sharp talking points from another roller-coaster night.
Four left standing: Italy, England, Spain, and Germany set up blockbuster 2025 Women’s Euro semi-finals
The quarter-finals of the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship delivered on every front - drama, grit, and just enough chaos.
Switzerland’s knockout stage offered a fresh layer of intensity, and now only four remain. Italy, England, Spain, and Germany will battle it out for a place in the final, each with a very different story so far.
England edge Sweden on penalties: Hannah Hampton's heroics, Lucy Bronze’s late show, and Sarina Wiegman’s gamble send Lionesses to Euro 2025 semi-finals
A game that had everything - tension, tactical errors, penalty drama, and just enough individual brilliance to cover over some real cracks - saw England scrape past Sweden to book a place in the 2025 Women’s Euro semi-finals.
A 2-2 draw after extra time was followed by a chaotic 3-2 win on penalties. Sarina Wiegman’s side somehow survived.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor, Nicole Powell, takes us through five major talking points from the Lionesses' dramatic win.
Eniola Aluko: From WSL glory with Chelsea to powerful advocate for change
As one of the UK’s most celebrated football speakers, Eniola Aluko has broken barriers both on and off the pitch.
A former England international with over 100 caps and club success at Chelsea and Juventus, she is known for her powerful presence in top-flight football and her vocal advocacy for equality in sport.
England news: Lionesses prepare for quarter-final test against Sweden at 2025 Women’s Euro
After surviving the ‘Group of Death’ and scoring ten goals in their final two group games, England now face one of their toughest challenges yet - a quarter-final clash with in-form Sweden on the night of Thursday, July 17.
England news: Lauren James makes the difference as Lionesses beat the Netherlands 4-0
England bounced back from a disappointing 2-1 defeat to France with a statement win, thumping the Netherlands 4-0 in their second group stage game at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.
Here, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell reflects on Chelsea and England star Lauren James’ impact against the Dutch.
UEFA Women’s Euro news: Analysing the Lionesses’ disappointing performance against France
In the post-match interview after the loss to France, Sarina Wiegman described England’s first performance in the Women’s Euro 2025 the best, saying: “We were too sloppy.”
Even before England scored a disallowed goal in the 15th minute, there were signs that the Lionesses were not playing to the high standards they’ve set for themselves.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire analyses the Lionesses’ loss against France.
England news: Lionesses must beat the Netherlands to keep Euro dreams alive
England began their Euro 2025 defence in far from convincing fashion, suffering a 2-1 loss to France in Zurich.
It marked the first time a reigning European champion has lost their opener, and the damage was all too clear.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor Nicole Powell reflects on the loss, and what the Lionesses need to address ahead of their test against the Netherlands.
Georgia Stanway reveals Lionesses are helping fund family travel for Euro 2025
As England gear up to defend their European crown in Switzerland, key members of the squad have revealed they’re dipping into their own pockets to ensure loved ones can be part of the journey.
Speaking ahead of Euro 2025, midfielder Georgia Stanway opened up about the financial strain of supporting friends and family during what’s expected to be one of the most expensive tournaments yet - and how the Lionesses are stepping in to ease the pressure.
Emma Hayes backs England’s ‘great potential’ ahead of Euro 2025
Former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has tipped England as one of the top contenders for Euro 2025, calling the Lionesses a team with “great potential” despite recent turbulence.
Alessia Russo responds to online abuse ahead of Euro 2025
Alessia Russo has hit back at rising levels of online abuse targeting her and her England team-mates in the build-up to Euro 2025.
Women’s Euro 2025: Seven players to watch at the tournament
As Switzerland prepares to host UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 from July 2 to July 27, the tournament’s true protagonists aren’t simply nations on paper - they are the individual artists whose playing styles promise fresh chapters in the unfolding drama.
From steadfast defenders to midfield tacticians and electric forwards, each brings a woven narrative of club form, international pedigree, and personal momentum.
Their names alone hint at the stories waiting to unfold across every whistle, every charged sprint, every defining touch.
Euro 2025 news: Lionesses return in England’s bold defence of crown in Switzerland
In the summer of 2022, a nation stood still and Wembley roared as England’s Lionesses, led by the masterful Sarina Wiegman, lifted the UEFA Women’s Euro trophy for the first time in history.
Three years later, the echoes of that triumph reverberate as the reigning champions return – older, wiser, and with fresh fire – for Euro 2025 in Switzerland.