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      Spurs sack women’s team boss Robert Vilahamn after waiting even longer than they did to axe Ange

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      TOTTENHAM have dropped the axe on Robert Vilahamn’s run as manager of their Women’s Super League side. Their parting of ways with the head coach, 42, follows the team ending the 2024/25 campaign second from bottom.Tottenham confirmed Robert Vilahamn’s departure with the club stating results and performances this season have not been to the level they expectCredit: GettyVilahamn’s exit comes two days after the club ending Ange Postecoglu’s two-year run as their Premier League team’s bossCredit: APTottenham finished 11th in the WSL this season after ending the 2023-24 term in sixth spotCredit: GettyToday the club confirmed their decision to end Vilahamn’s reign which comes two days after them sacking their Prem team boss Ange Postecoglu.The Aussie got the boot 16 days after leading the Londoners to Europa League glory.Their 11th-placed finish is their lowest ever in the WSL and follows a run of just five wins and five draws in 22 games and 12 losses. It also comes one season on from Spurs reaching the Women’s FA Cup final for the first time last year where they fell to a 4-0 defeat to Man United.Read More Football Stories In a written statement today the club said: “There have been some special moments during Robert’s tenure, including reaching the FA Cup final for the first time.”However, results and performances this season have not been to the level we would expect and now is the right time to make a change.”We should like to thank Robert for his professionalism and efforts over the past two seasons, and we wish him well for the future.”Vilahamn’s two-season Tottenham stint follows his three years at Swedish club BK Hacken where he worked as an assistant and then manager of their women’s team.Most read in FootballDuring his time as Hacken head coach he steered them to two Swedish Cup finals and Champions League qualification in 2023.  The Sweden-born manager, who took charge of Tottenham in July that year, enjoyed a promising start in first season at their helm. He guided Spurs to sixth-place in addition to the 2024 FA Cup final. Tottenham’s second from bottom finish in the WSL is their lowest finish in the top tierCredit: GettyHe also steered them to their first ever defeat of Arsenal in the WSL with a 1-0 win against the Gunners at Tottenham Stadium in December 2023. Vilahamn’s departure follows some significant senior level changes at the club. Aside from the head coach’s exit and Postecoglu’s departure, Spurs executive director Donna-Maria Culllen stood down from her role on June 2.  More

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      Lionesses legend Chloe Kelly shows off dance moves with Man Utd star after jetting off on holiday ahead of Euros

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      CHLOE KELLY showed off her dance moves while soaking up the sun on holiday.The Lionesses star took a well-earned break ahead of the Euros, which begins on July 2.Chloe Kelly and Gabby George showed off their dance movesCredit: TikTokThe pair stripped down to bikinis as they jumped on TikTok trendsCredit: TikTokThey cooled off after their dance by jumping into the poolCredit: TikTokKelly’s husband Scott Moore joined them on a couple’s breakKelly, 27, jetted off alongside her husband Scott Moore and Manchester United star Gabby George and her boyfriend.The two couples rented a stunning villa with a swimming pool that overlooked the sea.Kelly and George took to Instagram and TikTok to share videos of themselves enjoying their time abroad.The duo both stripped down to revealing bikinis while dancing to viral song Jealously by Khalil Harrison and Tyler ICU.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd in another clip, they grooved and sung along to hit Ran Out by JT before making a splash in the pool behind them.George captioned the post: “Holiday szn with my girl.”Fans loved it, with one saying: “You at Chlo and Gabs.”Another commented: “Forever loved this duo.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSA third wrote: “Love it girls. Enjoy your holiday.”Kelly, who recently lifted the Champions League with Arsenal on loan from Manchester City, has been named in Sarina Wiegman’s 23-player Euros squad.Chloe Kelly stuns Arsenal fans as she heads straight to local PUB after Champions League trophy paradeShe will be hoping to fire England to glory with another winning goal in the final – just as she did in the victory over Germany at Wembley in 2022.George, who is Jesse Lingard’s cousin, has been capped three times before but did not get a Euros call-up.She is pals with Kelly from their days at Everton together, where they were team-mates for four years.The striker is in talks with Arsenal over making her switch to North London permanent after accusing parent club City of “assassinating her character”.Meanwhile, England hero Millie Bright has pulled out of Euro 2025.SunSport exclusively revealed that she has left her fiancé and fallen for a married personal trainer. Chloe Kelly has been enjoying a well-earned break ahead of the EurosCredit: Instagram @ChloekellyThe striker scored the winner at Euro 2022 final against GermanyCredit: GettyShe is now a fashion icon and A-list starCredit: GettyKelly comes into the Euros after winning the Champions League with ArsenalCredit: Getty More

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      England football ace Millie Bright leaves fiancé & falls for married personal trainer ‘in a big way’

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      ENGLAND football ace Millie Bright has left her fiancé and fallen for a married personal trainer. The Lionesses defender, 31, pulled out of Euro 2025 this week — stating she was unable to “give 100 per cent mentally or physically”. England football ace Millie Bright has left her fiancé and fallen for a married personal trainerCredit: PAWe can reveal Millie has split from husband-to-be Levi Crew and grown close to a fitness instructor – who The Sun is not namingCredit: InstagramThe move comes after the Chelsea captain’s shock decision to quit England’s Euro 2025 squadCredit: AlamyWe can reveal she has split from husband-to-be Levi Crew and grown close to a fitness instructor. It is understood he has now left his wife and is living at Chelsea captain Millie’s luxury house. There is no suggestion either of them cheated on their partners. Pals said Millie — who won Euro 2022 and led England to the World Cup final in 2023 — met the trainer last year after starting to work out at a gym in Redhill, Surrey. READ MORE ON MILLIE BRIGHTSources say she later struck up a friendship with the married dad, who we are not identifying. Earlier this year she split from Levi, and the trainer broke up with his wife “out of the blue”. A source told The Sun: “Millie’s shock withdrawal from the England squad ahead of Euro 2025 left fans open-mouthed. “She has always loved playing for her country, and spoke of her pride in doing so.” Most read in FootballThey went on: “She has fallen for this guy in a big way, and that has come with some big sacrifices. “The fall-out has been enormous, but Millie has fallen hook, line and sinker for her ideal man.” England Lionesses announce squad for Euro 2025 after THREE withdrawalsOther sources close to Millie stressed her withdrawal was based purely on her need for an operation to fix a long-term injury. Millie and Levi shared a home in Surrey and their families were close. In December 2023, she announced their engagement on social media, flashing her diamond ring on holiday in Mauritius. She has referred to Levi as her “king” who was with her “through thick and thin”. She even has a tattoo of his eye on her arm which has been shown prominently in official squad photos. But fans noticed she had removed any mention of him from her social media accounts and deleted the engagement post. Millie has undergone minor knee surgery after a stellar season with Chelsea, winning the treble and finishing unbeaten domestically. She said pulling out of the upcoming Euros in Switzerland “was not an easy decision”, adding: “I just don’t feel 100 per cent mentally or physically in a position to go on and compete in a tournament.” Read More on The SunShe aimed to “get myself back in tip-top condition and just happy again, I think, all round, just feeling like myself”. England’s first game is against much-fancied France on July 5. Last night a spokesman for Millie declined to comment. Millie said pulling out of the upcoming Euros in Switzerland ‘was not an easy decision’Credit: Getty More

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      Women’s Euro 2025 star who turned down Playboy reveals she is constantly flooded with photos of naked men

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      GERMANY captain Giulia Gwinn has detailed the harassment that she has received from men online.Gwinn, 25, will wear the armband as Germany go for glory at Women’s Euro 2025 next month.Giulia Gwinn is set to star at Euro 2025 for GermanyCredit: GettyGwinn, 25, is one of Bayern Munich’s star playersCredit: GettyThe defender has received plenty of attention onlineCredit: Instagram @giuliagwinnAhead of the tournament, the defender opened up on what she has had to deal with on social media.In her new autobiography, Gwinn revealed: “I constantly receive photos of naked men.”So-called penis pics. This kind of stuff constantly pops up in my Instagram inbox. The photos are always from anonymous accounts.”I delete the photos and messages, and I report the accounts. It’s just plain bad harassment.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHaving suffered with a cruciate ligament injury, Gwinn was offered a lucrative deal to pose for Playboy in 2023.The German star called the offer “very tempting” – but instead decided: “I prefer to present myself as a footballer on the field.”Gwinn has since received further offers from the magazine, but has stuck to her stance.The Bayern Munich star added: “They’re beautiful and aesthetic photos, no doubt.Most read in FootballGwinn has over 600,000 Instagram followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/giuliagwinn/The Bayern ace has had offers to model for PlayboyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/giuliagwinn/Gwinn is set to captain Germany at the Euros next monthCredit: Getty”But they’re not for me. Posting a bikini photo on my account is fine, but anything else exceeds my personal limits.”Gwinn, who has more than 600,000 Instagram followers, remains on Playboy Germany boss Florian Boitin’s radar.England Lionesses announce squad for Euro 2025 after THREE withdrawalsHe said: “Giulia Gwinn is not only an outstanding athlete, but also a beautiful young woman. So a personality like her is naturally interesting for Playboy.”Gwinn recovered from her nasty knee injury to reclaim her spots with both Bayern and the German national team.She scored twice at last summer’s Olympic Games as Germany won bronze.While she also netted as her side beat England 4-3 at Wembley last October.Germany will begin their Euro 2025 campaign against Poland in St Gallen on July 4.They will then face further group stage tests against Denmark and Sweden.Gwinn and Co get their campaign underway on July 4Credit: GettyGwinn enjoys posting snaps on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/giuliagwinn/The defender’s pictures routinely receive thousands of likesCredit: Instagram @giuliagwinn More

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      England Lionesses announce squad for Euro 2025 after Sarina Wiegman was rocked by THREE withdrawals days before

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      ENGLAND manager Sarina Wiegman has named her 23-player squad for Euro 2025 as the Lionesses prepare to defend their title.Three years on from their first-ever European Championship triumph, the Lionesses head to Switzerland next month as one of the favourites.Sarina Wiegman has named her squad for Euro 2025Credit: GettyThe Lionesses are looking to defend their European titleCredit: GettyBut they will be missing three key players who contributed to that incredible Wembley success.Millie Bright, who captained the squad at the 2023 World Cup, made herself unavailable for selection earlier this week due to burnout.Fran Kirby announced her retirement from international football on Tuesday after learning that she would not be travelling to Switzerland.And goalkeeper Mary Earps hung up her gloves last month in a huge shock to both Wiegman and her team-mates.READ MORE ON THE LIONESSESDespite the absences, England approach the European Championship next month with a strong squad.Leah Williamson will captain the Lionesses for the second time at a major tournament.She will be joined by defenders Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Maya Le Tissier, Esme Morgan, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles and Lotte Wubben-Moy.Following the departure of Earps last month, Hannah Hampton will be England’s No1 this summer.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSKhiara Keating and Anna Moorhouse will be on hand in case the Chelsea ace gets injured.Georgia Stanway returned to the England squad last week following a five-month period on the sidelines with a knee injury.England Lionesses star hints at future career change as she shows off talent as a tattoo artist Leah Williamson is set to captain the squad againCredit: GettyShe is among the list of midfielders included, alongside Keira Walsh, Ella Toone, Grace Clinton and Jess Park.And in attack, Wiegman has picked Alessia Russo, Aggie Beever-Jones, Lauren Hemp, Beth Mead, Chloe Kelly and 19-year-old Michelle Agyemang.Despite being sidelined with a hamstring injury, Lauren James has also earned a call-up for the tournament.Out of the 23-player squad, 13 were part of the Lionesses’ Euro 2022-winning squad at Wembley.Meanwhile, seven players will be appearing at their first major tournament.Sophie Baggaley, Laura Blindkilde Brown, Missy Bo Kearns and Lucy Parker are all on the standby list.Discussing her selection, Wiegman said: “I know this is an exciting day, for the players and also for our fans and it underlines that the tournament is coming soon.”Telling the players they have made the squad is always a great moment. They will all give everything to help us make the country proud.”This group is a very well-balanced mix of players with multiple tournaments on their CVs and also those that will make their tournament debuts. I am excited to see what we are capable of this summer.Read More on The Sun”At the same time, I do feel for those that have just missed out. I can only name 23 but there are more players who have been so important to us on our journey to Switzerland. We would not be here without them.”As we look forward, we still have a month to go until we play the first game. After some important rest, we will all be working really hard to make sure we are ready to go on 5 July.”England squad for Euro 2025 in fullGoalkeepers:Hannah HamptonKhiara KeatingAnna MoorhouseDefenders:Lucy BronzeLotte Wubben-MoyJess CarterNiamh CharlesMaya Le TissierEsme MorganAlex GreenwoodLeah WilliamsonMidfielders:Grace ClintonJess ParkElla TooneGeorgia StanwayKeira WalshForwards:Lauren HempBeth MeadLauren JamesChloe KellyAggie Beever-JonesMichelle AgyemangAlessia Russo More

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      The absence of Earps, Kirby and Bright leaves a void – who are the England aces who can fill it?

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      IN a month’s time England begin their the defence of their European Championship crown in Switzerland. Build-up to this year’s Euros has not been plain sailing in terms of some results on the pitch and shock announcements off it. England will compete in the Euros without vice captain Millie Bright following her withdrawal from selection before the tournamentCredit: GettyFran Kirby called time on her England playing career after being informed she would not be included in Sarina Wiegman’s squad for this year’s EurosCredit: GettyMary Earps announced her international retirement five weeks before the start of the tournament in SwitzerlandCredit: APToday Sarina Wiegman will name the players included in her 23-strong England group who will battle for Euros glory. Three who will not be on her list are Mary Earps, Fran Kirby and Millie Bright. The trio were among the standout performers during England’s triumphant Euros charge three years ago. Five weeks before the start of this year’s contest Mary Earps announced her retirement from international football. Read More Football Stories Then came Fran Kirby, 31, hanging up her England boots after being informed that she would not be part of the squad for next month’s contest. And yesterday vice captain Bright withdrew herself from selection after bravely explaining her need to do so for her “health and future in the game”.  The Chelsea captain’s announcement followed a season in which she skippered her club to a domestic trophy treble, On the Daly Brightness podcast she hosts with former England ace Rachel Daly, Bright explained her decision was not taken lightly. Most read in FootballYesterday she said: “It was something that I’d spoken about with friends, family, the people around me, and I gave it a lot of thought. “But ultimately, I thought this was the best decision for the team, but also for myself and using this summer to zone into mentally, physically, getting myself back in tip-top condition.””It’s obviously hard, but I’m going to be the girls’ number one supporter and I know they’re going to go on and smash it.”Bright, Earps and Kirby have played a huge part in England’s recent success with all playing in every single game of their last Euros campaign. With all three unavailable for England, here is a look at who will fill the void at this year’s Euros. Hannah Hampton will be England’s first choice goalkeeper at this year’s Euros, her first major international tournamentCredit: GettyGoalkeeper options England’s shot stopper starter question has been answered with Hannah Hampton in place as their No1 for the Euros.The Chelsea player won her battle for a starting spot with Earps after emerging as a first team regular under Wiegman. This year Hampton has started in five of their last six Nations League games following Earps’ last start (final international appearance) on February 21. While England’s away form in the contest has been mixed, including a 2-1 loss to world champions Spain this week, Hampton kept clean sheets on three of those occasions. This includes their 1-0 win against the World Cup winners who are among their main rivals at this year’s Euros. While Hampton is set to be England’s starter in goal, it is not entirely clear who will be the next automatic choice after her.England have options in Anna Moorhouse and Man City’s Khiara Keating although both are yet to make their senior international debuts.  Last October Moorhouse won the National Women’s Soccer League shield with top-flight American club Orlando Pride A month later the former West Ham goalkeeper set a new record for the most clean sheets in a NWSL season with 13 in 26 games. A friendly clash with Jamaica as England’s final game before their Euros opener against France could be an opportunity to see Moorhouse or Keating tested. Anna Moorhouse and Khiara Keating are yet to make their senior international debutsCredit: AlamyPlaymaker and forward options Should Lauren James win her race back to fitness from a hamstring problem, she and Jess Park are likely to be England’s primary attacking midfielders as well as Ella Toone. All three have been deployed in the number 10 role under Wiegman although Toone and James have faced battles with injury in recent months. England also have Beth Mead’s creative capabilities from the wing. This week Wiegman revealed James was progressing well with her recovery from a hamstring issue. It is hoped the forward, who shone for England at the 2023 World Cup, will be fit enough to compete at the Euros. Lauren James hopes to win her race to back to fitness ahead of the Euros with England facing France in their Group D openerCredit: AlamyCentral defenceWith Bright’s withdrawal Alex Greenwood is likely to be deployed alongside Williamson in central defence. The Man City skipper’s vision and versatility have made her one of England’s most dependable figures in their backline.Her set-piece delivery skills will be a useful asset for the team. With 98 caps she is also one of England’s most experienced players on the pitch and a calming presence on the pitch. Read More on The SunAlex Greenwood is likely partner Lioness captain Leah Williamson in the centre of England’s defenceCredit: GettyAside from Greenwood, England also have the option of Jess Carter. The ex-Chelsea defender, who won the Concacaf Champions Cup with Gotham FC , is more than capable of operating centrally or as a full-back. More

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      Millie Bright WITHDRAWS from Euro 2025 squad with emotional statement after England Lionesses rocked by two retirements

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      ENGLAND defender Millie Bright has made herself unavailable for Euro 2025.The 31-year-old withdrew from the squad prior to last week’s Nations League clash with Portugal due to burnout.Millie Bright has withdrawn from the England squad prior to Euro 2025Credit: PAThe defender captained England at the 2023 World CupCredit: GettyShe recently opened up about being physically and mentally fatigued after leading Chelsea to a domestic treble.And the defender feels that she will not be ready for the European Championship next month.In an emotional statement published on her social media, Bright wrote: “This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, but after careful thought and discussions with my team, I have decided to withdraw from selection for the England squad ahead of Euro 2025.”Football has given me so much, and representing my country has always been my greatest honour. My pride and ego tells me to go but I think the team and the fans deserve more.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Right now I’m not able to give 100% mentally or physically.”As much as I want to be out there running through brick walls for England and fighting alongside my team-mates, stepping back is the right thing for my health, my future in the game and most importantly the team.”It wouldn’t be fair for me to take the place and opportunity away from another player who is ready and able to give everything for the badge and country.”I’ll be supporting the team with everything I’ve got, and hoping this incredible group of players will do the nation proud.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Thank you to my team-mates, coaches, and, most importantly, the fans for your unwavering support, it means the world to me.”Bright’s withdrawal comes just one day after England icon Fran Kirby announced her retirement from international football.Eni Aluko’s former England team-mate Steph Houghton publicly backs Ian Wright in TV pundits’ rowFran Kirby announced her retirement on TuesdayCredit: GettyThe midfielder published a statement on social media just hours after being left out of the England squad for Tuesday’s Nations League match against Spain.She wrote: “After being in the England team since I was 21, it’s time to close that chapter of my life. I didn’t ever want this day to come, but I cannot tell you how proud I am it happened.”Kirby also revealed that she had initially planned to retire after Euro 2025 but instead called it quits this week after being told by Sarina Wiegman that she would not be in the 23-player squad.The Lionesses will also be without Mary Earps for the upcoming international tournament.The goalkeeper announced her international retirement last week.Earps, who was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2023 after winning the World Cup Golden Glove, was expected to battle Hannah Hampton for the No1 spot in Switzerland.Read More on The SunBut her decision to retire just weeks before Euro 2025 left Wiegman “disappointed” after what is said to have been an awkward meeting.The Lionesses kick off their Euro 2025 campaign on July 5 against France.Mary Earps retired from international football last weekCredit: AFP More