England’s U19s produced an energetic performance to seal a narrow win over France and reach the semi-finals of the 2024 European Championships. Poppy Pritchard’s second half goal sent England to the top of the group to set up a meeting with Spain on Wednesday afternoon.
With the Group Stage of Euro 2025 qualification concluding on Tuesday, there are still seven spots up for grabs in next summer’s Championships that will be decided by Play-Offs. Nine nations have already booked their place in Switzerland – the hosts, England; France; Germany; Iceland; Italy; Denmark; Netherlands; and Spain – while 28 teams will battle it out in the autumn to reach the tournament.
England’s U19s faced a tough battle in the Lithuanian heat to earn a vital point against Serbia. The Young Lionesses displayed their resilience and they came from behind with a 90th minute leveller from Mia Enderby.
England’s U19s enjoyed a stunning start at this season’s European Championships against Lithuania. The Young Lionesses put 10 past the hosts to no reply as Poppy Pritchard and Michelle Agyemang both registered hat-tricks. There were also goals from Katy Watson, Vivienne Lia, Lexi Potter + Maddy Earl.
International football returns this week with the July international break. The next fortnight sees the conclusion of Euro 2025 Qualification, the start of U19 Euro 2024 and a handful of friendlies ahead of the Olympics.
Sonia Bompastor has been named Chelsea’s new Head Coach after signing a four-year deal with the club.
On Sunday, England U17s will walk out at Lund’s Klostergårdens in southern Sweden to kick off the 2024 U17s Euros. An opener against Norway will then be followed by an encounter with the hosts before facing off with the current holders France as Natalie Henderson’s Young Lionesses look to make their mark on the European stage.
Quotes from the pre-match Barclays WSL press conferences for the weekend of 4-5 May 2024.
Quotes from the pre-match Barclays WSL press conferences for the weekend of 28 April 2024.
International football returns with the April International break. The next fortnight sees the start of Euro 2025 Qualification, CAF Olympic Qualification, U19 Euro Qualification, the return of the SheBelieves Cup and a whole host of friendlies.