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Who is Alessia Russo? The superstar youngster will be key to Lioness success this summer Number 23, Alessia Russo is one of England’s breakthrough stars from the EURO 2022 – her backheel goal was a standout moment from the tournament. Having spent several years playing in the US, she returned to England to sign with Manchester United FC on a two-year contract. Since being back in England she has become more of a regular in the national team and a key player brought off the bench during the Euros. She has secured a more regular spot under boss Sarina Weigman and…

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Who is Rachel Daly? A key player on the pitch and a character in the dressing room Rachel Daly is an Aston Villa and England forward. She has reestablished herself as a key player in England in recent years, playing a huge role in England’s EURO 2022 win. She had played in the US at Houston Dash, where she was voted the most valuable player for 2019 and thrice being named in the NWSL team of the month. Following England’s EURO win, she announced she was ready to return home to England and signed for Aston Villa. Daly is an extremely…

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Who is Lauren James? One of the most technically gifted players in the game is set to shine at the 2023 World Cup Lauren James is a forward for Chelsea FC and England. She is one of the most creative players in the world and at just 21, she has a long and bright career ahead. Along with her brother Reece James, another professional footballer, the London-born star has become a regular at club level. She is an attacking player with impressive technical ability and the strength to hold off the opposition beat defenders and shoot sublime shots. She will…

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Get to know the squad: Player profile | Mary Earps – England’s No.1 goalkeeper England’s number-one goalkeeper Mary Earps captained England’s last match before the 2023 World Cup kicks off. She is a key player in the national squad, and at age 30, is considered one of the most experienced players. With England’s regular captain Leah Williamson out of the World Cup due to injury, it’s widely expected England boss Sarina Weigman will turn to senior players like Earps to help guide the team through the tournament, and hopefully to victory. A lot of well-known England players are out of this…

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Get to know the squad: Player profile | Millie Bright – the key defender in the Lionesses Millie Bright is another key player in Sarina Weigman’s England squad. The defender played a pivotal role in England’s European Championship 2022 win and was one of the key players who steered the Lionesses to victory.  Bright will play a vital role in this summer’s World Cup. With no captain Leah Williamson, who’s out with injury, Weigman will look to her senior players to provide calm in the squad. Bright is a reliable player and her presence at the back is vital to England’s…

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What time is Andy Murray playing at Wimbledon today? THE INDEPENDENT SAYS Andy Murray begins his Wimbledon campaign against fellow Brit Ryan Peniston on Tuesday. The 36-year-old and two-time Wimbledon champion believes he remains “one of the best grass court players in the world” ten years on from his memorable first triumph at the All England Club. It’s only the second time Murray has played a fellow Brit at Wimbledon and the 27-year-old Peniston, who is ranked outside of the world’s top 250, is set to relish the occasion. Peniston had a breakthrough season on grass last year, reaching quarter-finals…

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‘Not fun’: Venus Williams fails to turn back time on day one at Wimbledon The Guardian says Venus Williams was given a hero’s welcome on her return to Wimbledon on Monday, but the 43-year-old could not turn back time and went out of the competition in the first round. The five-times Wimbledon singles title winner, who has battled injuries in recent years and entered the tournament as a wild card, was defeated by the Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in two sets after falling and picking up an injury in the first set. In an emotional post-match press conference said she was…

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Steven Gerrard named manager of Saudi Pro League Al-Ettifaq Steven Gerrard has been named as manager of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. Gerrard, 43, said in June that he had been invited to Saudi to “look at ta potential offer” but that he would not be taking it up. “Without a doubt, Gerrard’s presence will be an addition and a quantum leap to our league,” said Khalid Al-Dabal, the club’s chairman. Former Liverpool and England player Steven Gerrard has signed a two-year contract with the Saudi club. Al-Ettifaq finished seventh in the 16-team Saudi Pro League last season, finishing 35 points…

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