Netherlands v England, Nations League

October International Break 2023

International football returns with the October International break. The next fortnight sees the continuation of the nations Nations League, CAF + OFC Olympic Qualification, qualifiying for the CONCACAF W Gold Cup plus U19 Euro Round 1 Qualification amongst others. There are also a series of friendlies.

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Melvine Malard, Manchester United v PSG, UWCL

Malard header ensures gritty Manchester United keep UWCL in reach

European football came to Leigh Sports Village for the first time on Tuesday as Manchester United made their Champions League bow against PSG. A second half display of character and grit saw Marc Skinner’s team fight back after an abject first half. Tabitha Chawinga had opened the scoring for the visitors, but Melvine Malard’s 70th minute header earned the hosts a draw.

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Lucy Staniforth + Maya Le Tissier at England pre-World Cup camp

Fire in their bellies | England’s Lucy Staniforth + Maya Le Tissier look forward to new challenges

England return home this week just over a month after the highs and lows of the World Cup. Such is the nature of football that no sooner have you completed one tournament then new challenges await. This time, it’s in the form of the Nations League with a derby against Scotland on Friday providing ample opportunity to brush away the cobwebs and the pain of that Final in Sydney.

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