Barclays Championship 23/24 | A league that promises to be more unpredictable than ever

The start of the 2023/24 Barclays Championship is upon us! With plenty of change happening over the summer, it promises to be a league that is more dramatic and unpredictable than ever, which perhaps makes these potential predictions somewhat questionable.

The stakes have never been higher. 12 clubs will be vying for the title and coveted promotion spot while, for the first time, the bottom two will be relegated. Will Birmingham build on their narrow miss last season? What will London City look like this campaign? How will a reinvigorated Sheffield United do? Will Watford be able to adjust and stay up?

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Lionesses celebrate Chloe Kelly's goal, China PR v England, FIFAWWC

James shines once more as England cruise through against China

Expect the unpredictable seems to be the new mantra for Sarina Wiegman’s side. After a vivacious performance in front of a partisan Adelaide crowd, the Lionesses progressed to the Round of 16 in style with a 6-1 victory over China. A brace from Lauren James and goals from Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp, Chloe Kelly and Rachel Daly completed the rout. The Chinese pulled a goal back through a controversially awarded penalty that Wang Shuang duly converted.

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Sarina Wiegman, England manager

“I really love the medals, but what I’m proud of most is that now young girls have perspective” | An in depth conversation with Lionesses’ manager Sarina Wiegman

“I just really want to win. We want to be the best; I want to be the best. That is what motivates me,” England manager Sarina Wiegman says as she sits down to chat to the traveling media on the Sunshine Coast. “What gives me energy is working with a team. We have so many talented players and my job is to get clarity on how we play together… And then it’s to get players connected, because that’s why team sports are so nice. If you get connected, you understand each other really well… that gives me energy.”

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Republic of Ireland

Through Irish Eyes: Looking ahead to a history-making FIFA World Cup

It’s hard to sum up how it will feel to watch Ireland kick off their first ever major tournament in Sydney against Australia on July 20th. In what is arguably one of the toughest groups, it still felt like fate when they drew the hosts in the opener. As if that moment could be any more special! I’m not sure I’ll fully believe that the girls in green have actually made it to the FIFA Women’s World Cup until I see them line up, shoulder to shoulder in a sold-out Stadium Australia belting out Amhrán na bhFiann. My biggest concern first and foremost is whether I’ll be able to take decent photos through what will no doubt be tear-filled eyes; my second is… Australian captain Sam Kerr.

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