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      England 3 Netherlands 2: Lionesses keep Olympic hopes alive with last gasp Ella Toone strike after heroic comeback

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      ELLA TOONE helped England mount a miraculous comeback after a first half disaster against Holland in the Women’s Nations LeagueThe Man Utd star’s dramatic Wembley winner in a 3-2 comeback victory saved her side’s bacon and helped keep Team GB’s Olympic qualifying dreams alive.
      Toone’s late goal has kept England’s hopes aliveCredit: Rex
      On her 50th appearance Toone’s pal Lauren Hemp gave Sarina Wiegman’s side a glimmer of hope of maintaining their chance of reaching the games in  Paris. 
      And it came after a first half that went pear-shaped for the World Cup finalists. 
      England started brightly with Lauren James heading over in the third minute. 
      Later the Chelsea ace drove through the middle and fed Hemp the ball with the in-form Lioness firing wide of Daphnne van Domselaar’s goals. 
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      The past few Women’s Nations League games have seen the Lionesses wobble with their results under Sarina Wiegman, following a ruthless winning run that saw a number of big-hitting rivals dispatched.
      And after a strong start it was backs against the wall time for her side when they went behind against the run of play. 
      Holland had just two shots on target in the first spell 
      And they used those to punish England’s defensive issues in the game. 
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      Toone ran back to put the ball on the spot in order for England to try and run up the scorelineCredit: Rex
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      A superbly weighted ball from Victoria Pelova was dropped neatly into the path of Holland striker Lineth Beerensteyn. 
      And she bamboozled Jess Carter with the defender colliding with  Lucy Bronze before Beerensteyn rifled in a 12th minute opener prompting jeers from the crowd.
      The visitors doubled their lead after a calamitous moment at the back for the hosts in the 35th minute.
      A ball bounced into the penalty box with the defence failing to clear 
      And Beerensteyn’s hit a tame shot that trickled past the glove of Mary Earps and into goal. 
      The second half saw the hosts ring the changes with Beth Mead making her first England appearance since last November replacing Chloe Kelly. 
      They pulled a goal back with Georgia Stanway’s header before Hemp sent the crowd into delirium with a curled effort at the post seconds later. 
      And Toone completed a dream comeback bagging an injury-time winner that gives England hope of sealing an Olympic spot for Team GB. More

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      Lionesses stun in see-through dresses as England World Cup stars and Alex Scott pose up a storm at GQ awards

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      ALEX SCOTT and the Lionesses went see-through for GQ as their awards-do outfits met with a chorus of approval at the Royal Opera House.Fans rated presenter Scott, Manchester City’s Chloe Kelly and Arsenal ace Leah Williamson a sheer delight on the night as England’s World Cup stars gathered for the magazine’s top event.
      Awesome foursome Mary Earps, Leah Williamson, Alex Scott and Chloe Kelly turn on the glitz for the magazine awards in LondonCredit: Getty
      Alex Scott was a star of the silver sheen in this daring outfitCredit: Getty
      Leah Williamson wore a two-tone dress at the Royal Opera HouseCredit: Getty
      Lionesses’ hero keeper Mary Earps wore a flight green dress as the foursome posed on the red carpet at the star-studded evening.
      Earps saved a penalty in the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney three months ago but was unable to prevent Spain winning 1-0.
      And the Manchester United stalwart was spot on again at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London.
      Spain attacker Jenni Hermoso was also in attendance as the Royal Opera House swapped songs for gongs.
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      It follows Earps voicing her “disappointment” earlier this week at the World Cup being overshadowed by the scandal of Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales kissing Hermoso.
      The stopper’s high-collared dress contrasted with the more revealing outfits of her three colleagues in one of the event’s most dazzling pics.
      Ex-Arsenal defender Scott, 39, went without a bra as she wore the most daring outfit, a gown as silvery as Christmassy but as thin as a goal-net.
      Williamson, 26, came in a short black dress showing off much of her body.
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      And Kelly opted for a hint of Halloween, albeit a fortnight late.
      The 25-year-old’s sophisticated black outfit mixed sparkly detail with a see-through skirt and high heels.
      Ex-England forward turned BBC presenter Gary Lineker, Wrexham frontman Paul Mullin and world heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson were among  the sporting names honoured.
      Johnson-Thompson appeared in an elegant chiffon dress, every bit a match for the outfits of the footballing fraternity.
      There’s nothing like putting a Kat amongst the… Lionesses.
      Katarina Johnson-Thompson looked graceful in this dressCredit: Rex More

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      Jill Scott hails ‘full circle moment’ after WSL Hall of Fame induction alongside Ellen White and Anita Asante

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      JILL SCOTT has lifted FA Cups, a league title and made history by helping Lionesses win the Women’s Euros for the first time ever.However, the retired Lioness, 36 reveals it was her brief loan stint at Aston Villa that turned her mother into a huge Women’s Super League fan.
      Jill Scott’s induction into the WSL Hall of Fame comes 15 months after she helped England win the Euros last August before hanging up her bootsCredit: Getty
      Scott joins several Women’s Super League trailblazers honoured for their contribution to the game
      Scott’s post-playing career has seen her regular feature as a football pundit on TVCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      The former midfielder, who began her 18-year playing career at Sunderland before spells at Everton, Manchester City and Villa is someone who has become synonymous with the WSL.  
      Before winning the Euros, Scott joined Villa on loan from Man City in January last year.
      And last night saw her, Ellen White and Anita Asante become the league’s latest Barclays WSL Hall of Fame inductees.
      Scott said: “My mum actually loves following Villa, because of my time there.

      “She is a really big fan of Carla and the team.
      “She knows how much I enjoyed my time there so she’s always looking out for their results and, with Jordan Nobbs, and Lucy Staniforth going there as well.
      “The fact that she works her weekend around the game at times is just great, really.
      “Going back however many years, she would not have even known that games were happening, and she wouldn’t have had access to watch them.
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      “It goes to show that if we keep putting this amazing product out there, there is an audience who wants to follow this ever-growing game.”
      Last August saw Scott, who made 175 WSL appearances, retire after helping Sarina Wiegman’s England become European Champions at Wembley by beating Germany.
      A memorable expletive rant (for which she later apologised) during the final in reaction to a heavy challenge during the Lionesses’ historic win that day may have seen her go viral.
      But for many WSL fans, and in particular Man City supporters, it’s Scott’s performances on the pitch for which she is remembered most for.
      Performances which saw her win four FA Cups, four league cups and a WSL title before joining Kelly Smith, Karen Carney, Eni Aluko, Fara Williams and Rachel Yankey in the Hall of Fame.
      Scott adds: “I hope it represents that for any young girl out there, you might not be the best player on your team, you might not be the most talented; but with hard work and if you want something so badly you have to dedicate every day of your life to it.
      “If I look at my early days of playing with Fara, then when I look at Keira Walsh, Lauren Hemp, Steph Houghton all these players, I think they made me look half decent at times!”
      To date the only football manager included in the Hall of Fame’s inductees is Emma Hayes who has guided Chelsea six WSL title wins.
      The Blues chief will leave her current role at the end of this season after 11 years at the helm amid links with the USA Women’s national team manager’s role.
      Scott said: “Emma has had a fantastic time with Chelsea in terms of where they were to where they are now. 
      “I don’t think it’s been confirmed yet where she’s going next.
      “I know every single player that I’ve talked to who has played for Emma, says that her emotional intelligence and how she gets the best out of the players is just on another level.
      “It’s sad for the WSL that we’re going to be losing one of the best managers – well definitely the most successful -manager to ever manage in it.
      “I’m excited for her next challenge.”
      Scott’s playing days involved being part of the crop of female footballers who featured in the WSL in its debut season.
      Players who contributed to its formation prior the division’s first game played 13 years ago with Arsenal beating Chelsea 1-0 at the home of non-league men’s side Tooting and Mitcham.
      The former Lioness, who is among the WSL’s highest appearance makers, hopes to pass the baton on to the league’s next generation and girls aspiring to build careers in the game.
      Her Hall of Fame induction comes nine months after the opening of a pitch named after her in Jarrow, South Tyneside
      Scott said: “You see the legacy that you do get to leave, the opportunity to open a football pitch which is going to give girls and women’s football the priority to make sure that they have good facilities.
      “The fact that we get that on the back of knowing at the beginning of the WSL that we needed better facilities so that you’re helping that next generation, it’s kind of a full circle moment.”
      Lioness heroines Anita Asante and Ellen White have also been inducted into the WSL’s Hall of Fame
       “For Anita, Ellen and for me to get this recognition, I’m sure the girls are just equally as excited as me.
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      “I hope we showed how much it meant to play for our club, no matter who that was.
      “It kind of shows all that hard work that put in and hopefully, people see that we always tried to represent our clubs in in the best way possible right till the end.” More

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      England icon Jill Scott gets X-rated tattoo to immortalise moment BBC were forced to apologise for her on live TV

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      ENGLAND legend Jill Scott has immortalised her iconic Euro 2022 final x-rated outburst by getting a tattoo.The former midfielder left fans in stitches after giving Germany defender Syndey Lohmann a piece of her mind.
      Jill Scott left fans in stitches after clashing with Sydney Lohmann during the Euro 2022 finalCredit: Reuters
      Scott could be seen saying: ‘F*** off you f***ing p****’Credit: Getty
      After being fouled by Lohmann, Scott could be seen saying: “F*** off you f***ing p****.”
      BBC commentator Robyn Cowen was forced to apologise as a result, saying: “Apologies to any lip readers.
      “Not sure you need to be one to figure out what Jill Scott thought of that.”
      Earlier this year, Scott vowed to get her iconic outburst as a tattoo if England won the Women’s World Cup.
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      Speaking on her BBC podcast, she said: “I’m going to make a pact now live on the podcast, OK? I don’t know if I should be doing this, I’ve had a few coffees today.
      “But when England win the World Cup, I will get FOYFP tattooed on me.”
      England just fell short of the Women’s World Cup title this summer, losing 1-0 to Spain in the final.
      But Scott decided to get the tattoo done anyway.
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      The former midfielder has since immortalised her outburst with a tattooCredit: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillscottjs8
      The ex-Manchester City star unveiled the ink on TikTok earlier this week.
      She got the letters FOYFP tattooed in reference to her expletive-filled outburst from last summer’s Euro 2022 final.
      Fans took to social media to react, with one person commenting: “JILL AHAHAHA I LOVE THIS. ABSOLUTELY ICOINC.”
      Another added: “Iconic! Never ever regret this or the moment!”
      While a third wrote: “This was my favourite England moment ever 😂.” More

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      England Lionesses star Chloe Kelly looks sensational in bold low-cut dress on red carpet for Pride of Britain Awards

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      ENGLAND star Chloe Kelly stole the headlines during the Pride of Britain Awards with a stunning dress.Kelly shone bright as she attended the annual event on Sunday at the the Grosvenor House hotel.
      Chloe Kelly attended the Pride of Britain Awards on Sunday in LondonCredit: Alamy
      England star Kelly stood out with a fabulous see-through black and grey dressCredit: Alamy
      Kelly plays for Manchester City as well as the LionessesCredit: Instagram / @chloekelly
      Kelly stole the headlines at the Pride of Britain AwardsCredit: Instagram / @michaeljarman
      The Manchester City star donned a fabulous low-cut black and grey dress as she posed for the cameras on the red carpet.
      The striker shared some of the best snaps on her Instagram account and received immense praise from her 751,000 followers.
      One fan commented: “Slaying the pitch AND the red carpet.”
      Another posted: “You certainly are the pride of Britain.”
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      A third wrote: “Stunning! You and that dress!”
      Another agreed: “She is everything!!!”
      While one simply added: “You look really beautiful.”
      Kelly has been capped 33 times by England and scored a total of seven goals.
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      The 25-year-old shot to fame when she scored the winning goal in the Euros final last year against Germany.
      The ex-Everton star also made headlines with her celebration that saw her removing her shirt in jubilation.
      Kelly has also played for Arsenal as well as all of the Lionesses’ youth teams.
      Kelly stood out as she posed for the cameras on the red carpetCredit: Alamy
      Kelly received immense praise on social media from her followersCredit: Alamy
      Kelly scored the winner for England in the Euros final last yearCredit: Getty
      Kelly made headlines with her celebrations as she removed her shirtCredit: Reuters More

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      I’m quietly confident UK and Ireland will host Euro 2028, Rishi Sunak says

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      RISHI SUNAK is “quietly confident” UK and Ireland will host the 2028 Euros – saying its time to recreate the joy of 1996.The PM shrugged off concerns over the 2021 Euros final that saw scenes of fan carnage at Wembley, insisting: “We do this stuff better than anybody.”
      Rishi Sunak is ‘confident’ the UK will host Euro 2028Credit: Dan Charity
      Rishi said England fans ‘do it better than anybody’Credit: The Sun
      Sunak told The Sun he has made a ‘personal effort’ to bring the Euros to WembleyCredit: Alamy
      The joint bid is set to be formally given the green light in the coming weeks after Turkey and Italy dropped out of the running in July.
      Sunak said: “I’ve put in a lot of my personal effort and making calls and talking to all the right people.

      “You know, I’m quietly confident but you never know until it’s announced.”
      He added: “I’d love us to host this thing. And that’s why I put a lot of my personal time into trying to get over the line.
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      “One of the my favourite childhood experiences was Euro96. Like that is like a defining experience.”
      Sixteen at the time when the England last hosted the full tournament, he added: “Somewhere I’ve still got a t shirt probably from that.”
      “These moments can become very special in our history, and I speak as a massive football fan.
      “So if we can pull this thing off, it will be brilliant for the country. I put a lot of effort into it. But let’s see how we get on. We’ll find out soon.”
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      It comes as the Prime Minister tells The Sun tonight: “I’m slamming the brakes on the war on motorists – it’s as simple as that.” More

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      Lionesses are hailed as heroes by fans & royalty after agonising World Cup final defeat to Spain

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      THE Lionesses were last night hailed as heroes by royalty who declared them the pride of England despite a shattering World Cup final loss to Spain.FA President Prince William, who watched it at home with his family, spoke for millions when he told Sarina Wiegman’s inspirational side they had “done this nation proud”.
      Downhearted Lionesses in disbelief after losing to Spain in the World Cup FinalCredit: Getty
      Olga Carmona slides a deft shot past Mary Earps to put Spain in the leadCredit: Getty
      A dejected Lucy Bronze is consoled by an opponent after losing the matchCredit: Reuters
      Hero keeper Mary Earps, who pulled off a superb penalty save, was among several players who wept on the pitch after the devastating 1-0 defeat in Sydney.
      Sarina, 53, and her heartbroken squad then had to look on as the delirious Spaniards deservedly collected their winners’ medals at Stadium Australia.
      Olga Carmona’s drilled 29th- minute strike was enough to see off England, whose best chance came when Lauren Hemp struck the bar on the quarter-hour mark.
      It could have been worse for England when Jenni Hermoso stepped up for a spot-kick on 67 minutes — awarded after an agonising VAR intervention for handball.
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      But Earps, who won the Golden Glove award, saved brilliantly then yelled “f*** off” to the opposition as she rallied her team-mates.
      Despite late pressure, Spain clung on to win the tournament for the first time, breaking the hearts of England who were not expected to get this far.
      William, 41 — criticised for not attending — wrote: “Although it’s the result none of us wanted, Lionesses you have done yourselves and the nation proud. Your spirit and drive have inspired so many people and paved the way for generations to come.
      “Thank you for the footballing memories. Congratulations to Spain. W.”
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      While Spain’s Queen Letizia, 50, was in the stadium with her daughter Infanta Sofia, 16, King Charles and wife Camilla were pictured attending church at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral.
      Charles, 74, sent a message to England’s beaten Lionesses later: “While I know how sore it must be, let none of you feel defeated, for to have reached the final at all is an immense tribute to your skill, determination and team spirit in the finest sporting tradition.
      “It will serve as an inspiration for generations to come.”
      PM Rishi Sunak said they “left nothing out there”.
      Labour leader Keir Starmer added: “Heartbreaking. So proud of the England team who inspired the whole country. This is just the beginning.”
      Match of the Day host Gary Linker said he was “gutted” for England but added of Spain: “They were the better team and ­thoroughly deserved their victory.”
      Talk TV host and Sun columnist Piers Morgan agreed, posting on X/Twitter: “Our women can’t bring it home either. Good effort, Lionesses but the better team won. Congrats to Spain.”
      Sarina, who led England to last year’s epic Euros win at Wembley, was typically gracious in defeat.
      She said: “I thought that Spain were a little better than us today and they had a great tournament, so congratulations to them.
      “Of course it feels really bad now — very, very disappointed.”
      The gaffer, who lost to the US in the last World Cup final when manager of her native Holland, added: “When you get to the final you want to win, but in sports you can also lose.
      “I think we can be so proud of ourselves now although it doesn’t feel like it at the moment.”
      Spain’s triumph came amid turbulence behind the scenes of their national team.
      There were boos when manager Jorge Vilda picked up his winner’s medal and held the trophy aloft.
      Some 15 of their top players wrote to the Spanish Football Federation last year asking not to be picked — citing a lack of “professionalism”.
      After the game, the disconsolate Lionesses completed a lap of honour — while stars past and present predicted they would be back.
      Devastated England defender Lucy Bronze, who plays for Barcelona, was consoled by Spaniard Ona Batlle, her club team-mate.
      Other stars were visibly upset, including subbed striker Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood, bandaged after an injury.
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      But captain Millie Bright said: “At first you feel you’ve failed — but this is not it from us, and we will bounce back.”
      I’m A Celebrity winner Jill Scott, 36 — part of the winning Euros side — added: “These Lionesses are going to keep progressing.”
      Heartache for Hemp as she is hugged by sub Esme MorganCredit: Reuters
      A despondent Sarina Wiegman looks on after the matchCredit: Reuters
      Keira Walsh and Alex Greenwood look broken after the defeatCredit: Rex
      Alex Greenwood walks past the elusive trophy with her runner up medalCredit: PA
      The players collect their runner up medals after losing the finalCredit: Getty More

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      Brave Lionesses have inspired a new generation… when I captained England we had to pay to play and washed our own kits

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      IT is hard to believe how much the Lionesses have lifted the game of football in this country.When I captained England to victory in an unofficial world cup in Italy in 1985 the Women’s Football Association couldn’t even afford to pay for a replica of the trophy for each of us.
      The Lionesses have lifted the game of football in EnglandCredit: Alamy
      Maya Jama watches the team at Victoria ParkCredit: Getty
      Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hits the bar for the match
      A decade earlier females were still banned from playing the beautiful game on affiliated grounds.
      Today, thanks to our team of heroes, the whole of the nation has got behind these inspirational young women.
      It is their brave performances on the field and dignified spirit off it that has raised the sport so far.
      Not only did manager Sarina Wiegman’s side become European champions last summer, they went onto become the first England women’s team to reach a World Cup final.
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      At the final whistle the Lionesses slumped to the ground, heads in hands and teary eyed.
      Their sense of devastation is understandable, because they have given so much to reach the pinnacle of the game.
      But they should leave Australia with their heads held high.
      The women got kicked and got back up again, there was no rolling about.
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      Our defender Alex Greenwood took a nasty cut over her eye and played on with her head bandaged.
      It was all genuine effort.
      Our goalkeeper Mary Earps was distraught at the end, but she was a real hero making save after save.
      Stopping that penalty gave us hope right up until the end.
      And the superb goals scored earlier in the tournament will live long in the memory of fans.
      It will inspire a generation of young talent.
      At school I was only able to get a kickabout at lunch time with the boys, because during PE lessons it was hockey or netball for the girls.
      When I started playing the beautiful game as an adult, the Football Association still banned females from competing on affiliated football grounds.
      We could only kick-off in parks or on work’s team pitches.
      It cost me money to represent my country when I was first selected to play for England in 1974.
      We had to wash our kits and pay for our travel to the airport.
      The first official tournament was the UEFA championship from 1982 to 1984, which saw us get to the final against Sweden.
      I felt the taste of defeat then, losing over two legs on penalties.
      But I felt proud picking up my runners-up medals and so should the Lionesses.
      We went one better when we took part in the Mundialito – which translates as ‘little world cup.’
      In 1985 I captained the side that played four times in seven days, going on to beat the hosts Italy in the final 3-1 in a tournament not recognised by FIFA.
      Just to represent your country is such an honour, but to lead England to victory is incredible.
      Rather than the 80,000 capacity stadium in Australia that Sarina’s team played in, it was a small ground without stands on most sides.
      We came home and I disappeared back to my job in the office at Northern Dairies in Hull without any fanfare at all.
      That is what is so wonderful about this World Cup.
      They have rightly been congratulated by the Prime Minister and King Charles and should return to a heroes welcome.
      Spain played really well, pressuring the Lionesses and not giving them any time on the ball.
      They didn’t allow us to get into our usual rhythm and England were unable to reach tip top form.
      There is no doubting the dedication and effort of the Lionesses, though.
      England have not complained about going from the Euros last summer to the World Cup a year later, or about the injuries to key players or jet lag.
      We have got used to winning, with this defeat to Spain being only Sarina’s second ever defeat as manager of England.
      It is going to be tough to get over the hurt of losing a World Cup final, but Sarina and her staff will be able to pick them up.
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      There are lots of young players in this team and they will have another opportunity to lift the World Cup.
      The Lionesses have proved that for the women’s game there are no limits to what they can achieve.
      Proud Lioness fans sport their hats outside the Oz stadiumCredit: EPA
      They think it’s all agony as the final whistle is blown and fans are in tearsCredit: Reuters
      Carol Thomas, centre, is a former England Women’s CaptainCredit: Rex More