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      Who is former England striker Ellen White and is she married?

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      FORMER Lioness Ellen White recently announced the birth of her first child. Ellen had a massively successful career as a striker for the England women’s national team.
      Ellen announced her retirement from professional football after the lionesses won the Euro’s in 2022Credit: Getty
      Who is former England striker Ellen White?
      Ellen Toni Convery is more commenly known as Ellen White and was born May 9, 1989.
      Ellen is a former professional football player who was a striker for the England national team.
      She progressed through the Arsenal academy as a youth player, later returning to the team as an adult.
      During her professional career she was named England’s International Player of the year on three occassions, in 2011, 2018 and 2021.
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      Ellen was born and raised in Ayelsbury and was educated at The Grange School before going to Waddesdon Church of England School for sixth form.
      Her school did not have a football team for girls, so she played with the boys.
      She played football at her fathers academy Mini Dux as a child. She then played for Aylesbury Town where she was scouted by Arsenal aged eight.
      Ellen participated in the Where Greatness Is Made campaign and a plaque honouring her was unveiled in Aylesbury town centere in 2022.
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      What teams did Ellen White play for?
      Ellen played for quite a few top league football teams throughout her career.
      As well as representing England on the international stage in big games like the Euros and the Olympics.
      Her youth career was at Arsenal where she went through the academy there from 1997-2005.
      She started her senior career at Chelsea FC where she played from 2005-2008.
      Ellen was then transferred to Leeds and played for them for two years.
      She returned to Arsenal where she played for three years, making over 30 appearances and scoring 11 goals.
      From 2014 to 2022 she played for Notts County, Birmingham City and, finally, Manchester City.
      With Manchester City she won the Women’s FA Cup in 2020, and she also had very successful seasons with Arsenal.
      With Arsenal, Ellen won the league in 2011 and 2012, the Women’s FA Cup in 2011 and 2013 and the FA WSL Cup in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
      While playing for Birmingham City she was the leagues top scorer in 2018.
      During the 2017/18 season, Ellen won the WSL’s Golden Boot Award for the most goals scored.
      Ellen retired in 2022 after the Lionesses won the Euros and became European champions.
      Ellen has held the title of England Women’s all-time record goal scorer.
      When did Ellen White get married and who is her husband?
      Ellen married her partner Callum Convery a year and a half after getting engaged in 2013.
      The couple met while studying Sports Science at Loughborough University.
      Ellen and Callum share their love for each other and football, with Callum regularly being seen pitch side supporting Ellen.
      Callum used to work as a sports development officer for the Nottinghamshire Football Association.
      When Ellen was signed to Manchester City, the couple moved to Manchester and Callum changed jobs.
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      Ellen annoucned that she was expecting her first child just weeks after helping England to victory and lifting the Euro 2022 trophy.
      The couple welcomed their daughter in April 2023. More

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      What is the prize money at the 2023 Women’s World Cup?

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      THE Women’s World Cup commences in just a few days and the prize fund has seen a staggering increase from 2019. FIFA have boosted this year’s pool to $110million, which is more than three times the amount of the $30million prize fund at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.
      The USA won the last Women’s World Cup in France.Credit: AP
      This still does not come close to the men’s winners prize fund in Qatar at $440million.
      However, FIFA president Gianni Infantino stated he hopes to equal the prize money between both the men’s and women’s tournaments by the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
      FIFA has blamed the unequal prize fund to broadcasters and TV networks for offering significantly less for the women’s tournament’s media rights.
      They have further clarified they are doing their bit to fight for equality in the sport and others now need to start doing the same.
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      What is the breakdown of the prize money at the Women’s World Cup?
      It’s currently unclear how the $110million prize pot will be distributed for the Women’s World Cup.
      Here is a breakdown of what the players will earn at this year’s tournament:

      Group stage: $30,000
      Round of 16: $60,000
      Quarterfinal: $90,000
      Fourth place: $165,000
      Third place: $180,000
      Second place: $195,000
      Winners: $270,000

      When is the Women’s World Cup 2023?

      The Women’s World Cup 2023 will take place in the summer of 2023.
      It will begin THIS WEEK – on July 20, 2023, and finish a month later on August 20.
      The World Cup will take place in Australia and New Zealand and there has been a team expansion from 24 to 32.
      The games will be spread across nine different cities.
      Stadium Australia in Sydney will host the final.

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      Tottenham vs West Ham: Spurs take on bitter London rivals in a huge pre-season match – stream, TV channel, team news

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      LONDON rivals Tottenham and West Ham will go head-to-head down under for a pre-season friendly – but how friendly will it be?West Ham have won their last two friendlies against Boreham Wood and Perth Glory.
      Europa Conference winners West Ham have won their last two friendlies.Credit: Getty
      While Spurs are yet to play and will take on the Hammers in their first match under new manager Ange Postecoglou.
      Fans will be eager to see the likes of James Maddison in action for the first time in Spurs colours.
      When is Tottenham vs West Ham?

      The game will take place on Tuesday, 18 July.
      Kick-off is set at 11:00am BST/ 6:00pm local time.
      The game will be held at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia.
      The Optus Stadium hosts approximately 60,000 fans.

      Will the match be on TV and can it be live-streamed for FREE?

      Tottenham vs West Ham will NOT be shown by any UK TV broadcaster.
      The game can be live streamed via SpursPlay and West Ham TV.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all of the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

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      Team News
      Tottenham announced on Friday that in-demand striker Harry Kane has been included in their pre-season squad.
      New signings James Maddison, Manor Solomon and Guglielmo Vicario could all make their debuts in Australia.
      Meanwhile, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ryan Sessegnon, Fraser Forster and Bryan Gil are all injured and will not feature.
      Hugo Lloris has publically revealed that he will not be in Spurs’ plans going forward.
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      Hugo Loris has publicly announced he wants to leave Spurs.Credit: PA
      For West Ham, Said Benrahma and Lucas Paqueta have not travelled with the squad to Australia.
      And this will be the first time David Moyes will be without former skipper Declan Rice following his £105million move to Arsenal. More

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      Chelsea vs Wrexham: Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues take on the Red Dragons to kick-off pre-season – stream, TV, team news

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      CHELSEA will begin their preparations for the 2023/24 Premier League season by taking on Wrexham in a pre-season friendly.It will be the first time new boss Mauricio Pochettino will be in the Blues dugout.
      Mauricio Pochettino unveiled as new Chelsea bossCredit: GETTY
      The two historic clubs last met in the old Divison Two back in 1982, with the Red Dragons winning 1-0.
      In more recent times, last season Hollywood-owned Wrexham claimed promotion back to the Football League after a 15-year absence.
      The Red Dragons will be mixing it with the big boys during their pre-season tour of the USA as they take on Manchester United as well as Chelsea.
      When is Chelsea vs Wrexham?

      Chelsea vs Wrexham will take place on Wednesday, July 19.
      Kick-off in the UK will be on Thursday, July 20, at 12.30 BST.
      The Kenan Stadium in North Carolina will play host.

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      What channel is Chelsea vs Wrexham on and can it be live streamed?

      Chelsea vs Wrexham will NOT be shown by any UK TV broadcaster.
      However, you can live stream all the action via the Chelsea website or the 5th Stand app.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all of the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      Chelsea will be without Armando Broja and Benoit Badiashile as they continue with their recovery from long-term injuries.
      New boss Mauricio Pochettino will have full-backs Ben Chilwell and Recce James available for selection after overcoming the issues that ended their 2022/23 campaigns.
      New signing Christopher Nkunku is currently enjoying an extended break alongside Levi Colwill, Noni Madueke, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Gabriel Slonina.
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      Wrexham could hand a debut to Will Boyle after the defender joined the club just last week from Championship side Huddersfield.
      40-year-old Ben Foster is likely to feature for the Red Dragons after penning a new 1-year deal with the club this summer. More

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      How much do England women’s footballers get paid for playing at the World Cup?

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      ENGLAND’S Lionesses could earn nearly a quarter of a million pounds each if they win the Women’s World Cup.FIFA have boosted this year’s pool to £88.5million – more than three times the amount of the £24m prize fund at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.
      The Euro 2022 winners are competing at the Women’s World Cup next week.Credit: Getty
      Sarina Wiegman’s squad are aiming to go big and win this year’s World Cup.
      FIFA will not pay the prize money directly to individual associations such as the English FA as they did before.
      Now each squad member will receive a specific amount depending on what stage they reach during the tournament.
      However, the prize money is still a lot less than the men who take home £313m.
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      Individual fees have been introduced by FIFA for this year’s World CupCredit: Getty
      How much money do footballers get at the Women’s World Cup?
      Each player will receive £10,000 to aid their families to attend the games in Australia and New Zealand.
      England are certain to earn £24,000 for reaching the group stages.
      The prize money then increases to £47,000 for the round of 16, then to £70,000 for the last eight.
      Meanwhile, the big aim for England this year is the £213,000 for the winners of the World Cup.
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      Women’s World Cup 2023 prize money (in U.S. dollars)

      Group stage: $30,000
      Round of 16: $60,000
      Quarterfinal: $90,000
      Fourth place: $165,000
      Third place: $180,000
      Second place: $195,000
      Winners: $270,000

      When is the Women’s World Cup 2023?

      The Women’s World Cup 2023 will take place in the summer of 2023.
      It will begin THIS WEEK – on July 20, 2023, and finish a month later on August 20.
      The World Cup will take place in Australia and New Zealand and there has been a team expansion from 24 to 32.
      The games will be spread across nine different cities.
      Stadium Australia in Sydney will host the final. More

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      Who is Chelsea and England striker Fran Kirby?

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      FRAN KIRBY is a successful footballer who plays for Chelsea FC and represents England internationally. Fran is known for her technical ability and form which has been instrumental in Chelsea’s success.
      The Chelsea and England striker is one of the most experienced players on the teamCredit: Getty
      Who is Chelsea and England striker Fran Kirby?
      Fran Kirby was born on June 29, 1993, in Reading, England.
      Her parents Denise and Steve had two children, Fran and her brother Jamie.
      Fran started playing football at a young age with her brother, at school, in the street or in the front garden.
      Fran’s mother suddenly died when the footballer was young, but she always believed that Fran would become a successful sportswoman.
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      Fran attended Caversham Park Primary School and Chiltern Edge, Sonning Common where she played against the boys.
      A plaque honouring Fran was put up at the Caversham Trents Club as part of the “Where Greatness Is Made” campaign.
      In February 2020 it was revealed that she had recovered from pericarditis which could have ended her career.
      Despite her health battles, she came back to playing professional football.
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      In April 2020, Fran was named in Diva magazine’s “Visible Lesbian 100” list during Lesbian Visibility Week.
      In 2023 it was confirmed that Fran would not be playing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 due to requiring surgery for a knee problem.
      When did Fran Kirby join Chelsea and what other clubs has she played for?
      Fran joined Chelsea FC in 2015 and has become their all-time leading scorer.
      During the 2021/22 season, Fran scored her 100th Chealsea goal against Birmingham City.
      Before Chelsea, she used to play for her hometown club Reading.
      She made her Reading first team debut at the tender age of 16.
      She had a massively successful campaign with Reading, finishing as the division’s top scorer with 29 goals.
      When did Fran Kirby make her debut for England?
      Fran made her England debut in 2013 for the under-23 team where she made four appearances and scored one goal.
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      Her debut for the senior team was in 2014 and she remains on the England squad.
      Fran also represents Team GB internationally, appearing for Team GB in the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021. More

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      Why have Luton Town postponed their first Premier League home game?

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      LUTON TOWN claimed promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history last season.The Hatters overcame Coventry City on penalties in a dramatic play-off final at Wembley.
      Luton lift the Championship play-off trophy after beating CoventryCredit: GETTY
      Luton have enjoyed a fairytale rise from the fifth tier of English football to the Premier League in just eight seasons.
      The Hatters will go into the top flight with the same home they had in non-league, the iconic Kenilworth Road.
      Why have Luton Town postponed their first Premier League game?
      Luton Town have been forced to postpone their opening Premier League fixture with Burnley because Kenilworth Road won’t be ready in time for the opening day.
      The statement from the club read: “Luton Town Football Club has reluctantly requested that its first home match of the 2023/24 season against Burnley is postponed from the scheduled date of Saturday 19th August.
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      “Kenilworth Road is undergoing a programme of extensive ground improvements to be ready to host Premier League football, including the construction of a new stand to meet broadcast and media requirements.
      “Whilst ongoing work is progressing extremely well and currently ahead of schedule, the Premier League understandably requires guarantees to its fixture schedule within sufficient time to advise supporters and broadcasters of any changes in advance.
      “Due to the extent of the project, the Club cannot absolutely guarantee supporters that any future unforeseen issues would not cause any delay potentially impacting upon the scheduled opening game at home.
      “Therefore, together with the Premier League and Burnley FC, all parties felt this was a sensible outcome which gives supporters of both teams sufficient time to plan for what will now be a free weekend and subsequently make arrangements for travel for the new date.
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      “The new date will be shared by both clubs to their supporters at the earliest available opportunity.”
      When will Luton Town play their first Premier League game?
      Luton will kick off their first-ever Premier League season away at Brighton on the opening day.
      The following week the Hatters were due to play Burnley at Kenilworth Road, but that week will now be free for Rob Edwards’ side.
      Luton’s first home match of the season is set to take place on Friday, September 1, against West Ham.
      The Hatters will end the 2023/2024 season at home to Fulham on the final day.
      When does the Premier League 2023/24 start?
      The first match of the Premier League 2023/24 season is scheduled to get underway on Friday, August 11.
      Champions Manchester City will travel to Championship winners Burnely in a tasty opening encounter.
      And the mouthwatering match kicks off at 8pm BST. More

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      When does Premier League 2023/24 season start?

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      PREMIER LEAGUE football is fast approaching – and it gets underway quicker than you think.Manchester City snatched the title from Arsenal despite the Gunners leading for three-quarters of the 2022/23 campaign.
      Manchester City won the Premier LeagueCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Newcastle and Brighton shocked the division as they both qualified for Europe.
      While Everton survived another relegation battle at the expense of Leicester who went down with Leeds and Southampton.
      But fans want to know when the drama for the new season will begin to unfold.
      When does the Premier League 2023/24 start?
      The first match of the Premier League 2023/24 season is scheduled to get underway on Friday, August 11.
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      Champions Manchester City will travel to Championship winners Burnely in a tasty opening encounter.
      And the mouthwatering match kicks off at 8pm BST.
      What are the opening Premier League fixtures?
      The Premier League fixtures were announced in full on Thursday, June 15.
      Friday, August 11
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      Burnley vs Manchester City – 8pm

      Saturday, August 12

      Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest – 12:30pm
      Bournemouth vs West Ham – 3pm
      Brighton vs Luton – 3pm
      Everton vs Fulham – 3pm
      Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace – 3pm
      Newcastle vs Aston Villa – 5:30pm

      Sunday, August 13

      Brentford vs Tottenham – 2pm
      Chelsea vs Liverpool – 4:30pm

      Monday, August 14 More