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In Brief

Back pages: US a class apart and Paul Pogba takes flight

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 8 July

8 Jul 2019

England head coach Phil Neville consoles Steph Houghton after the defeat against the United States

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In Depth

Phil Neville: the aim is to become the best - I won’t stop

Lionesses head coach is already planning for the future after World Cup semi-final loss against the USA

3 Jul 2019

England captain Steph Houghton reacts after missing the penalty against the United States

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In Brief

Back pages: World Cup heartbreak for England’s Lionesses

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 3 July

3 Jul 2019

England players celebrate a goal against Cameroon in the World Cup round of 16

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In Review

‘We don’t fear you’: England ready for World Cup holders USA

Phil Neville’s Lionesses take on the champions in the Lyon semi-final

2 Jul 2019

American 15-year-old Cori Gauff reacts after her stunning win against Venus Williams at Wimbledon

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In Brief

Back pages: ‘15 love’ to new Wimbledon star Cori Gauff

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 2 July

2 Jul 2019

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In Depth

Why everyone’s talking about Megan Rapinoe

US star lights up the Women’s World Cup after war of words with Donald Trump

1 Jul 2019

England players celebrate their World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway

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In Brief

England’s ‘badass women’ aim to bring the World Cup home

It’s not just the trophy that the Lionesses have their sights set on

28 Jun 2019

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England players celebrate Lucy Bronze’s superb goal against Norway

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In Brief

Back pages: Magnifique Lionesses roar into the semi-finals

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 28 June

28 Jun 2019

Phil Neville’s England reached the semi-finals of the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup

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In Review

Norway vs. England: Lionesses ready to ‘embrace’ pressure

Toni Duggan expects a World Cup ‘cracker’ against the Norwegians in Le Havre

27 Jun 2019

England and Cameroon players argue following the bad foul on Steph Houghton

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In Brief

Sport shorts: England duo could miss WWC quarter-final

Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 26 June

26 Jun 2019

US captain Megan Rapinoe stepped up to score two penalties in the last 16 against Spain

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In Brief

United States expect a ‘crazy’ clash against France in Paris

Defending champions will face the host nation in the quarter-finals

25 Jun 2019

In Brief

Back pages: Neville ‘utterly ashamed’ of Cameroon behaviour

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 24 June

24 Jun 2019

Ajara Nchout (left) celebrates her winner against New Zealand with Cameroon team-mate Gabrielle Onguene

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In Brief

WWC last-16 draw: Cameroon win late to set up England clash

The Indomitable Lionesses will take on the Lionesses in Valenciennes on Sunday

21 Jun 2019

Dejected Scotland players react after their elimination from the Fifa Women’s World Cup

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In Brief

WWC: Shelley Kerr slams officials after Scotland heartbreak

England’s Lionesses beat Japan to finish top of group D

20 Jun 2019

England players celebrate Ellen White’s opening goal against Japan in the Women’s World Cup

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In Brief

Back pages: Lionesses are White hot and Juve want Pogba home

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 20 June

20 Jun 2019

Phil Neville led England to the semi-finals of the Fifa Women’s World Cup in 2019

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In Brief

WWC: Lionesses eye top spot and Sam Kerr can’t stop scoring

England and Scotland play their final games in group D

19 Jun 2019

France defender Wendie Renard celebrates after scoring the retaken penalty against Nigeria

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In Brief

WWC: France top group A as Nigeria pay the VAR penalty

Wendie Renard holds her nerve after scoring controversial retaken spot-kick

18 Jun 2019

Thailand players acknowledge their supporters after the 5-1 defeat against Sweden

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In Brief

Women’s World Cup: Thailand tears and Endler impresses

United States and Sweden qualify for the round of 16 in France

17 Jun 2019

England players train ahead of the Fifa Women’s World Cup group D game against Argentina

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In Review

England vs. Argentina: Lionesses face ‘historic’ clash

Phil Neville says his squad must handle the ‘occasion and emotion’ in Le Havre

14 Jun 2019

Scotland players celebrate Claire Emslie’s goal against England in the Fifa Women’s World Cup

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In Review

Scotland vs. Japan: Kerr urges team to build on positives

After losing to England in their Fifa Women’s World Cup opener Scotland will be seeking a result in Rennes

14 Jun 2019

United States forward Megan Rapinoe celebrates one of the 13 goals against Thailand

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Daily Briefing

The Decathlon: did US celebrate too much against Thailand?

Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 12 June

12 Jun 2019

England head coach Phil Neville speaks to his squad after the Fifa Women’s World Cup win against Scotland

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In Brief

Back pages: Lionesses fear no one but Neville demands more

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 10 June

10 Jun 2019

Who will win the Fifa Women’s World Cup final in Lyon on 7 July?

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In Depth

Women’s World Cup: England and Scotland fixtures, squads, TV

The 24-nation tournament starts in France on 7 June

5 Jun 2019

Roger Federer beat Richard Gasquet on his clay court return at the ATP Madrid Open

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Daily Briefing

The Decathlon: Roger Federer wins on clay court return

Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 8 May

8 May 2019

England women celebrate a goal against Japan in the SheBelieves Cup football

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In Brief

It’s coming home? England women eye World Cup success

Lionesses secured their first SheBelieves Cup with a 3-0 win over Japan

6 Mar 2019

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In Review

Women's cricket hits new heights as England win World Cup

Anya Shrubsole is the hero at a packed Lord's as the home team beat India in a thrilling contest

24 Jul 2017

Jenny Gunn and Anya Shrubsole England women's cricket team

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In Review

England hold their nerve in dramatic win over South Africa

A fourth World Cup is in sight for England's women cricketers as Sarah Taylor and Anya Shrubsole guide them to the final

19 Jul 2017

Carli Lloyd of the USA celebrates winning the Women's World Cup

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In Review

Women's World Cup: Lloyd hat-trick seals US triumph

USA beat Japan 5-2 in the climax to the most watched Women's World Cup ever

6 Jul 2015

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In Review

England's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak

Heartbreak for England as Lionesses crash out of the Women's World Cup 2015 in 'the most English way possible'

2 Jul 2015

VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 27: Jodie Taylor #19 of England celebrates her goal against Canada with teammate Jill Scott #8 during the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Quarter Final match between t

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In Review

England women prepare for World Cup date with destiny

Coach and players will have to be at their best if England are to overcome Japan in the World Cup semi-final

1 Jul 2015

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In Review

England Women jeered for time wasting in World Cup win

Lucy Bronze smashes home brilliant winner as England beat Norway to set up Canada clash

23 Jun 2015

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In Review

England ask fans to 'stick with us' after World Cup defeat

Opening match of the Women's World Cup in Canada ends in defeat to France

10 Jun 2015

women's world cup

Back pages: US a class apart and Paul Pogba takes flight

Phil Neville: the aim is to become the best - I won’t stop

Back pages: World Cup heartbreak for England’s Lionesses

‘We don’t fear you’: England ready for World Cup holders USA

Back pages: ‘15 love’ to new Wimbledon star Cori Gauff

Why everyone’s talking about Megan Rapinoe

England’s ‘badass women’ aim to bring the World Cup home

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Back pages: Magnifique Lionesses roar into the semi-finals

Norway vs. England: Lionesses ready to ‘embrace’ pressure

Sport shorts: England duo could miss WWC quarter-final

United States expect a ‘crazy’ clash against France in Paris

Back pages: Neville ‘utterly ashamed’ of Cameroon behaviour

WWC last-16 draw: Cameroon win late to set up England clash

WWC: Shelley Kerr slams officials after Scotland heartbreak

Back pages: Lionesses are White hot and Juve want Pogba home

WWC: Lionesses eye top spot and Sam Kerr can’t stop scoring

WWC: France top group A as Nigeria pay the VAR penalty

Women’s World Cup: Thailand tears and Endler impresses

England vs. Argentina: Lionesses face ‘historic’ clash

Scotland vs. Japan: Kerr urges team to build on positives

The Decathlon: did US celebrate too much against Thailand?

Back pages: Lionesses fear no one but Neville demands more

Women’s World Cup: England and Scotland fixtures, squads, TV

The Decathlon: Roger Federer wins on clay court return

It’s coming home? England women eye World Cup success

Women's cricket hits new heights as England win World Cup

England hold their nerve in dramatic win over South Africa

Women's World Cup: Lloyd hat-trick seals US triumph

England's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak

England women prepare for World Cup date with destiny

England Women jeered for time wasting in World Cup win

England ask fans to 'stick with us' after World Cup defeat

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