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KATHRYN BATTE AT ESTADI OLYMPIC LLUIS COMPANYS: This will have to go down as one of the greatest Chelsea performances during Emma Hayes' tenure. One for the ages, one for the history books - and possibly one that helps them reach the Champions League final at the expense of the holders. Barcelona had not lost at home since February 13, 2019. They had not lost all season. Their record in the Spanish league stands at 96 goals scored and just six conceded.

In an interview with OK magazine, the England striker spoke on the 'easy' conversation she had with the future monarch at the investiture ceremony last year. William - who today announced his first public engagement since the Princess of Wales 's cancer diagnosis - made an impression on the striker as she praised him for his down-to-earth nature. (Pictured left: Beth Mead plays for Arsenal during the FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup Final match against Chelsea at Molineux in March; right: The striker is warded her MBE by the Prince of Wales)

KATHRYN BATTE OF WEMBLEY: England will have to defend their European championship in Switzerland next summer, so it will have to be better than this. They were reminded that silverware's shine does not tarnish forever at the stadium where the Lionesses lifted this trophy. This was the Lionesses' most lackluster show at Wembley Stadium since Sarina Wiegman's reign, and they were fortunate to gain a point.

By this weekend, England's Lionesses will walk/run the walk as well as discussing the debate around inclusivity, and with British Sign Language (BSL) top training tops. When the Lionesses warm up against Sweden on Friday (April 5) for their primary European Qualifier, they will wear training tops that spell out their names in the British Sign Language alphabet.

Following a public vote, Mary Earps is expected to become Madame Tussauds' first women's footballer. Last year, the famous waxwork museum announced that one of England's national football squads would be immortalized at the museum. Following their success at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Madame Tussauds promised to honour the Lionesses.

KATHRYN BATTE: England's inability to qualify for the Olympics on behalf of Team GB should have given them a long-awaited summer off. That was supposed to be the triumph wrapped around the dreadful loss of being out. But it isn't that straightforward. In June and July, there are international windows for Euro 2025 qualifiers. The Women's Super League season comes to an end on May 18 before the Champions League finals are announced on May 18. Then there's international football.

Ella Toone celebrated her participation in FIFA's The Best XI with a trip to McDonald's on Monday evening. The Lioness has had a thrilling 2023, playing heavily under Sarina Wiegman in England's World Cup debut, as well as playing a key role for Manchester United as they battled to the top of the Women's Super League table until the last.

As the Manchester United and England goalkeeper was named the best Women's goalkeeper in the world by FIFA, Mary Earps continued her celebrations on Friday. The glitter award ceremony was held eight years ago to rival the annual Ballon d'Or awards, but the women's choice of accolades has increased during this period.

For a second year in a row, the Lionesses dominated the New Year's Honours list, with Mary Earps, one of three players credited with England's victory over the World Cup final. Earps, who earned the golden glove at the tournament, has been named MBE along with Lauren Hemp, England's top scorer with three goals. Millie Bright, the team's captain, has been named OBE. Their recognition came after Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze, Ellen White, and Beth Mead's names were on last year's list after their victory at the European Championships.

KATHRYN BATTE: According to Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt, the disgraced former Spanish Football president Luis Rubiales 'adamantly kissed' England defender Lucy Bronze and 'cupped and stroked' her face after the World Cup final. Rubiales was given a three-year suspension from football in October after kissing Spanish striker Jenni Hermoso on the lips without permission after losing to the Lionesses. FIFA has now released its conclusions into Rubiales' lawsuit, with their disciplinary committee announcing that they approved tougher penalties.

KATHRYN BATTE: It was all over, according to England. Lucy Bronze had just cleared a Martha Thomas header off the line to hold their 5-0 advantage over Scotland. Arjan Veurink, Sarina Wiegman's assistant, rushed out of the dugout to inform his boss that the Netherlands had scored. Another goal was needed. Wiegman yelled the word to Bronze. The defender had run from her own half to get to Ella Toone's cross to head home the goal England needed thirty seconds later. Wiegman, who is so rarely animated, turned around and clenched her first.

After being told that Team GB will not participate in the women's football tournament at next summer's Olympic Games, England star Lucy Bronze was seen collapsing to the ground in chasis. As the nominated nation in the Olympic qualifying cycle, the Lionesses were tasked with securing a spot in Paris 2024. England must finish first in order to qualify for qualification, with the two finalists battling France at the Games in February.

Fans of Belgium have criticized Belgium for re-deploying their goalkeeper just two minutes before the Netherlands scored the vital going to finish for England in their Nations League group. England went on to win by 6-0 over Scotland on Tuesday night, and for a portion of the evening, it seemed that they would finish ahead of the Netherlands in their group. The Netherlands secured a spot in the Nations League finals and a reserve for Team GB next year, but the Netherlands scored twice in stoppage time to finish second, three years ahead of them.

KATHRYN BATTE, HAMPDEN PARK: England may not have achieved much more. To place first in their Nations League group and keep their hopes of qualifying for the Olympics on behalf of Team GB, they had to defeat Scotland by a large margin as possible and pray it was enough. After the Netherlands had just defeated them with a late penalty against Belgium, Lucy Bronze had scored at the death to lift England back to the top. The Dutch scored their fourth goal in the 95th minute to overtake them once more as the full whistle whistle blew in England's game. It was cruel. However, England did not lose the possibility of Olympic qualification here. They lost it in Belgium, where poor defense saw them fall to a 3-2 loss. They also lost it in the Netherlands, where the Dutch gained a late 2-1 victory after a lapse in concentration.

England is still fighting but they are still dreaming. At halftime, their hopes of leading their Nations League group and qualifying for the Olympics looked all but over. They were two goals behind and deserving to be sorely missed. This is, however, a team that refuses to give up. This is a team that knows how to win, even though it looks like they should be defeated.

The Lionesses have won another battle, with the government and the Football Association promising to invest £30 million in expanding women and girls in football. With the government promising to install 30 new state-of-the-art 3G pitches and accompanying facilities that prioritize women's and girls' teams, England's triumph at Euro 2022 and their participation in this summer's World Cup final will be honoured. The government is contributing £25 million, with the FA contributing a further £5 million.

Mary Earps has been named BBC Women's Footballer of the Year, marking the first goalkeeper to be honoured and caping a star-studded 2023 for the Lionesses goalkeeper. The 30-year-old has been honoured with a slew of accolades for her work for both her country and for Manchester United, who she helped finish second in last year's Women's Super League table. Before being named England Women's Player of the Year in September following Sarina Wiegman's promising but ultimately unsuccessful World Cup campaign, Earps was previously named Women's Goalkeeper at FIFA's The Best Awards in 2022.

At the end of 2022, the Lionesses captain was listed on the King's New Year's Honours list, alongside her colleagues Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead, and Ellen White. In the final at Wembley, England defeated Germany 2-1, with Chloe Kelly's goal in extra-time bringing the country's first major honour since the men's team won the 1966 World Cup. After suffering a ruptured ACL in April, Williamson, who has won six major titles with Arsenal, was refused to join the Lionesses in their World Cup bid this summer. When she returns, the Milton Keynes-born midfielder says she wants to be like a 'new signing' and is hoping for a return to football in January.

Following England's victory over Scotland on Friday night, Lionesses supporters begged for their return to the team bus to greet them. Sarina Weigman's side bounced back to winning ways in their first match since losing by 2-1 at the Stadium of Light last month. Through late pressure from Scotland, England sparked their Nations League campaign in style thanks to two late goals in the first half by Lucy Bronze and Lauren hemp.

HENRY CLARK AT THE STADIUM OF LIGHT: The smog hasn't even started to settle on England's World Cup final loss against Spain in Sydney. And here they were, back on home soil and back to action just 33 days after the evening of tragedy in Sydney. The agony of losing games of such a large number continues to linger a little longer in the hearts and minds.

Mary Earps, England's best women's player of the year, has been named England's top goalkeeper of the year. After a spectacular 12 months, the Manchester United player topped a supporters' vote, ahead of second-placed Lucy Bronze and third-placed Alex Greenwood. Earps, who was instrumental in England's victory in the Euros, was instrumental in the Lionesses' victory over the summer and a crucial reason in the final that they lost 1-0 to Spain.

With Sarina Wiegman's five changes to her 24-player squad from last summer's World Cup, World Cup star Keira Walsh will be unable to participate in England's first Nations League campaign. During England's campaign Down Under, the Barcelona midfielder was a regular starter for the head coach, but after suffering a minor calf injury, he will miss the Lionesses' first games this month. England will kick off their Nations League campaign against Scotland on Friday, September 22 at the Stadium of Light against Auld Enemy.

Luis Rubiales, Spain's football boss, provoked indignation after losing the World Cup final against England in Sydney, Australia, after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips. The women in England vowed to stand by Hermoso, stating: "Abuse is violence, and we have all seen the truth." Rubiales' behavior were 'unacceptable,' and the Spanish FA was sluggish, describing it as a "sexist and patriarchal group."

At the medal ceremony of the World Cup final, Football Federation President Luis Rubiales, 46, caused controversies and accusations of misogyny when he attempted to forcibly kiss Spanish player Jenni Hermoso. The Spanish government has taken court action to sue him, and the chair of Spain's women's football committee has resigned. The incident, according to a Lionesses' statement, the event was 'unacceptable.' Hermoso wrote, "I want to clarify, that at no time did I consent to the kiss." I don't approve that my word is controversial, much less that new words are invented that I haven't said.'