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      Who is Ellen White’s husband and how many children do they have?

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      ELLEN WHITE retired from football shortly after the Lioness’ epic Euros 2022 win and later confirmed she was starting a family.The football legend, who played for Manchester City and Birmingham City and represented Team GB at the Olympics, has had the support of husband Callum Convery throughout her career.
      Ellen White and her husband Callum Convery welcomed their first child in April 2023
      Who is Ellen White’s husband?
      Ellen’s husband is called Callum Convery.
      The couple first met while attending Loughborough University together.
      Callum, who has worked as a sports development officer at Nottinghamshire Football Association in the past, proposed in 2013.
      18 months after they got engaged, Callum and Ellen got married.
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      They held their wedding in Aylesbury.
      Speaking to OK! in 2019 about supporting his wife throughout the years, Callum said: “You can’t really put it into words.
      “I’ve gone from watching Ellen 11 years ago on a windy, wet afternoon in Leeds to seeing her in front of thousands in the World Cup!”
      How many children does Ellen White have?
      Ellen and Callum welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in April 2023.
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      The football star announced she was expecting her first baby in December 2022.
      Ellen confirmed the arrival of her daughter in a post shared on Twitter and Instagram.
      She posted a lengthy caption on social media along with a photo of her husband and daughter, saying: “Best Daddy carrying our beautiful baby girl. 
      “We are so utterly besotted with you and you are so blinking cute.
      “We are extremely grateful to all the professionals @tandgicft for your incredible support & dedication in helping with the safe arrival of our daughter.”
      When did Ellen White retire from football and what does she do now?
      Ellen retired in August 2022 at the age of 33.
      At the time she stepped down, White was England Women’s all-time leading goalscorer – a title she still holds at the time of writing.
      Ellen announced her retirement on Twitter with an emotional statement.
      It read: “This has been one of the hardest decisions of my life but one that I know is the right decision for me. This decision has always been one I have wanted to make on my terms.
      “And this is my time to say goodbye to football and watch the next generation shine.
      “It has been my greatest honour and privilege to play this game. In particular playing for England has and always will be the greatest gift.
      “My dreams came true on the 31st July, winning The Euros and becoming a European Champion.”
      Ellen made her professional football debut in 2010 and played for Leeds United, Notts County and Arsenal throughout her career.
      She achieved 113 caps with 52 goals for England.
      White also represented Great Britain at both the London 2012 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic games.
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      In 2023 it was confirmed that Ellen would provide coverage for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
      She was announced as part of the BBC Sport presenting team for the tournament. More

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      England ace Keira Walsh reckons ‘Pep influence’ on her game has helped her in tight midfield battles for Lionesses

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      KEIRA WALSH reckons the influence of Pep Guardiola has put some pep in her step in midfield battles for England.And the Lionesses star, 26, relishes boss Sarina Wiegman giving her more responsibility on the pitch at this year’s World Cup. 
      Keira Walsh believes playing in Spain’s top-flight has helped in improve her game for club and countryCredit: Getty
      Walsh and her team-mates hope to seal a second win in Group D when they take on Denmark in SydneyCredit: Getty
      Walsh says she enjoys the challenge of attempting to outdo opponents in tight midfield situationsCredit: Getty
      The Barcelona ace will resume pulling England’s strings in midfield when they take on Denmark in Australia on Friday.
      A victory for Wiegman’s side in Sydney combined with a draw between China and Haiti would see the Lionesses claim their place in the tournament’s knockout stages.
      Their duel comes six days after Walsh and her team-mates were harried by a fast-paced, counter-attacking Haiti who pushed the Lionesses all the way in their contest opener
      It was a game that saw Walsh come under pressure in midfield from the Group D minnows.
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      On whether she feels more targeted by England’s opponents, Walsh said: “I don’t necessarily think it’s just me,
      “A lot of teams are trying to stop holding midfielders in general because that’s where football is going now, a lot of teams play through midfield.
      “We have a lot of other top players so if I’m marked, that’s one less player for them in and around the space. 
      “But I want to be playing in those tighter situations and really testing myself. I enjoy the challenge.”
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      On how she handles attempts to muscle her off the ball, Walsh adds: “It’s about picking up smarter spaces and dropping into different areas and maybe not staying so set in the middle.
      “The game has changed as a whole, but I’ve got more influence from Spanish players in terms of how they’ve always played.
      “The Pep influence has always helped me in that respect.
      “In general football I think more people do try and play through the central midfielder. 
      “Maybe teams think I don’t like the physical game as much but from playing in Spain, they are more tactical like that and look to do that a bit more.
      “The training we do in the gym is a lot more focused on holding players off when you have the ball.
      “That’s something I’ve got better at and hopefully I can keep improving on.
      “When I know I’ve got Lucy (Bronze), Millie (Bright), Alex (Greenwood) and Jess (Carter) behind me it helps.
      “I know they are all so aggressive and powerful. That makes my life easier knowing if the ball goes over me, they will be there.”
      One of Walsh’s tasks against Denmark will be nullifying their attempts to control the midfield and build their attack from there.
      And the England ace, who won Champions League and LaLiga Women’s crowns in her debut term at Barcelona, is wary of seeing Pernille Harder Denmark’s biggest threat.  
      The 60-capped Lioness said: “Harder is a top player, very composed in and around the box and she’s the type of player you want to be playing against.
      “But Denmark are a top team. Everyone talks about Harder but they have some very good players and work really hard. It will be a tough game.”
      Under Wiegman Walsh’s role as one of the Lionesses most dependable players has grown.
      Last summer saw her play a significant part in England’s Euros triumph, including delivering an inch perfect assist for Ella Toone’s finish in last year’s final.
      And Walsh enjoys the responsibility that Wiegman has put on her and some of England’s longest-serving players.
      She adds: “She encourages the more experienced players to coach a bit and put more onus on us on the pitch.
      Walsh likes England chief Sarina Wiegman giving senior Lionesses more responsibility on the pitchCredit: Getty
      “If we feel things that she can’t then she is more than happy for us to help and find solutions.
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      “I’ve probably noticed that a little bit more at this tournament with her.
      “It’s nice to be pushed that way and for older players to have that responsibility.” More

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      England’s Chloe Kelly stuns in red dress for photoshoot ahead of World Cup clash with Denmark

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      ENGLAND’S Chloe Kelly hopes today’s World Cup clash with Denmark will be a glam-dunk — as she is seen posing for a ­magazine photoshoot.Chloe hopes to continue her red hot form when England take on Denmark today.
      England’s Chloe Kelly poses for a Glamour UK ­magazine photoshootCredit: Aitken Jolly
      Chloe in action for England in the Lionesses’ opening World Cup match against HaitiCredit: Getty
      The Lioness’ heroine, 25, talk’s body image, the battle for diversity in the women’s game and the pressure of being England’s top baller in the magazine’s latest issue.
      The Manchester City striker was a constant threat in England’s opening World Cup match against Haiti on Saturday.
      Despite securing three points with a narrow 1-0 win, Chloe and her international teammates will be hoping for an improved performance against Denmark.
      The Lionesses will qualify for the last 16 of the tournament if they beat Denmark and China fail to defeat Haiti.
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      However, England boss Sarina Wiegman will know that the squad has to be more in control if they want to achieve World Cup glory this summer.
      Furthermore, the Danes also held out to win by a single goal in their opening Group D match against China so they’ll be full of confidence.
      Weigman is not expected to change her starting XI too much as her back four Lucy Bronze, Millie Bright, Jessica Carter and Alex Greenwood need more playing time together.

      Read the full interview in the Glamour UK July Digital Issue online now As she prepares for an England victory in the World Cup – Lioness Chloe Kelly talks body image, the battle for diversity in the women’s game and the pressure of being England’s top baller with Glamour UK

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      Chloe training with her England team-mates ahead of their match against Denmark that could see the team progress to the next roundCredit: PA More

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      Inside Lionesses’ swanky Women’s World Cup hotel with arcade games, motivational staircase and more than 1,000 teabags

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      A RELAXATION room with Harry Potter novels and virtual reality headsets are among the distractions for the Lionesses at their World Cup base in Australia.The FA provided behind the scenes access to the bolt hole serving as a ‘home away home’ for Wiegman’s trophy-hungry aces.
      The games room was entirely designed and created by NIKE – the squad and staff admit this was a real ‘wow’ factor when they first arrivedCredit: Getty
      England’s number eight Georgia Stanway, getting stuck into the facilities this new base camp has to offer – an England x NIKE branded pacman machineCredit: Getty
      The base camp has interactive and creative outlets for the team to unwind in their downtimeCredit: Getty
      Football table at England base camp for Women’s World Cup 2023 in AustraliaCredit: Getty
      Georgia Stanway’s goal was enough to see off Haiti in England’s first group D game
      Sarina Wiegman’s 23-strong squad – who won their opener 1-0 against Haiti on Saturday – and backroom staff have based themselves in Terrigal, 90 minutes north of Sydney.
      The set-up at their hotel base features walls and steps adorned with motivational messages created by the Lionesses themselves.
      It also has a state-of-the-art coffee machine capable of photographing players and printing images of their faces in their beverages.
      Arcade games, table tennis and painting and drawing area among the things provided to help players relax.
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      England are also said to have brought more than 1,040 Yorkshire teabags to their camp in case.
      Upon entry the first sight that greets visitors is a giant balloon model of a St George’s flag, with the word “England” featured in silver.  
      And high up on the walls in the foyer are large poster-style photographs of every single member of Wiegman’s Lionesses squad.   
      Slogans such as “real sisterhood” and “play for the shirt on the pitch, not seat on the plane” are among the affirmations splashed on hotel walls.
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      Walls and steps adorned with inspirational messages created by the LionessesCredit: Getty
      Large poster style photographs of every single member of Wiegman’s Lionesses squadCredit: Getty
      England’s base camp is plastered with inspirational quotes to motivate the squad during the tournamentCredit: Getty
      FA women’s technical director Kay Cossington, who led journalists on a tour of England’s camp said: “The spaces on the walls are things that the players own.
      “These are quotes and words that have come through from the team.
      “They are not things that we’ve actually made up, that’s stuff that the team own and really believe in.”
      For Wiegman’s squad one of most poignant items at the base is a commissioned portrait featuring every single player during their childhood years wearing their old grassroots football kits.
      Cossington adds: “We all fell in love with this painting when we first saw it.
      “It’s about connecting the players back to their grassroots clubs and it’s also honouring how important grassroots football is to the journeys of our professional players.”
      Cossington and Lionesses general manager Anja van Ginhoven oversaw the selection of the World Cup base for Wiegman and her side.
      They did some of their site planning visits in May last year following conversations with Fifa.
      Another relaxation area for the LionessesCredit: Getty
      Arts and crafts on offer for the Lionesses to get creativeCredit: Getty
      The darts board at the England team basecamp in Terrigal, AustraliaCredit: Getty
      Ginhoven said: “I think we visited about 37 hotels and 23 training grounds in nine days! It was a super intense trip.”
      England’s base in Terrigal includes rooms named after domestic women’s football trailblazers and Lioness legends of the past.
      Heroines such as England Women’s first skipper Sheila Parker and Mary Phillip, the first black player to captain the side.
      And the team’ s tactical planning area has been dubbed The White Room in honour of the Lionesses’ record goal scorer Ellen White who retired last year.
      England’s “home away from home” contains the studio where Jill Scott films Lionesses Live.
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      The stadium of Australian A-League club Central Coast Mariners, where Usain Bolt spent a two-month spell as a player, is serving as the training space for Wiegman’s side. 
      The Lionesses will play Denmark on Friday, and hope to seal a win that will take them to the top of Group D.
      England sign of respectful acknowledgement to Australia’s cultureCredit: Getty
      Nike branded coffee cups at the England team baseCredit: Getty
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      I won over 100 England caps and starred in a Women’s World Cup for England… now I’m a hero firefighter

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      FORMER England full-back Rachel Unitt is now a hero firefighter.The retired defender won 102 caps for the Lionesses and starred at two Women’s World Cups.
      Rachel Unitt now works as a firefighterCredit: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
      Rachel Unitt played for England at two Women’s World CupsCredit: Getty
      After hanging up her boots in 2020, though, Unitt turned to a career as a firefighter with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue.
      The role has even seen her work alongside fellow ex-England star Michelle Hickmott.
      Unitt’s new job did not stop her revelling in last summer’s Euros triumph.
      England won their first major trophy by beating Germany in the final on home soil.
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      Discussing the importance of the win, she told the BBC at the time: “I hope the win brings more girls into the beautiful game.”
      The former Birmingham and Everton star added: “This momentous occasion will no doubt inspire so many little girls across the country who can now dream of ‘kicking it like Kirby’, as well as the lads who can ‘bend it like Beckham’.”
      Unitt, who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in 2017, played at five major tournaments for England.
      Those included both the 2007 and 2011 World Cups as well as the Euros in 2009, when England reached the final.
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      She was also named England’s International Player of the Year in 2004.
      Unitt’s career also earned her a place in the National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame in 2016.
      The former left-back ended her glittering career three years ago, hanging up her boots in 2020. More

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      Lauren Hemp reflects on meeting Usain Bolt after training at the stadium of the sprint king’s old club in Australia

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      LAUREN HEMP wants to accelerate England’s bid for World Cup glory after swapping speed tips with Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt.And the pacy forward, 22, warns the Lionesses will battle hard to stop Pernille Harder when they take on Denmark in Group D on Friday. 
      Lauren Hemp and the Lionesses are training at Central Coast Stadium where Usain Bolt played for Central Coast MarinersCredit: Getty
      The eight-time Olympic gold medallist asked Hemp for her Man City shirt back in March after the forward impressed for City against Chelsea in the WSLCredit: PA
      Hemp and her England team-mates will take on Denmark on Friday in their second Group D match at the Women’s World CupCredit: Getty
      Hemp is training at the ground where eight-time Olympic gold medal winner Bolt spent eight weeks playing for Australian A-League side Central Coast Mariners.
      Back in March the Jamaican sprint king was in the crowd at the Academy Stadium when Hemp netted a goal that sealed a 2-0 City win against Chelsea in the WSL.
      Her standout display prompted Bolt to ask for her shirt after the game.
      And the England forward will be hoping to put in a similar shift when Sarina Wiegman’s aces face their European rivals at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. 
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      On whether she chatted about speed tactics with Bolt during their meeting, Hemp said: “Well, he actually asked for my shirt so you’ll have to ask him if he got any tips!
      “It was amazing meeting him and I think we shared some speed tactics which I won’t say now”
      England’s duel with Denmark in Sydney will see the rivals face-off for the first time since the Lionesses’ 2-0 friendly defeat of the Danes in 2019. 
      Lars Sondegaard’s side, who are currently ranked the world’s 14th best team by Fifa, have won five of their seven games since February.
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      One of the biggest threats facing Hemp and her team-mates will be their opponents’ captain Harder with the former Chelsea star aiming to dominate midfield. 
      While a hamstring injury last November saw her crocked for club and country for much of last season, she notched up eight goals in 10 WSL appearances. 
      That run helped Chelsea win a third successive top-flight crown before her free transfer to Bayern Munich. 
      Hemp said: “Denmark have got a very big attacking threat (in Harder) who we obviously know about. 
      “We are working hard in training to counteract that and be better than them. They come with different strengths to Haiti. 
      “They’ve got some fantastic players, a lot of players who play in the WSL who a lot of us are familiar with.”
      On Tuesday the Lionesses were put through their paces at an open training session at Central Coast Stadium watched by 2,500 fans. 
      The stadium in New South Wales, Australia, is located 7.4 miles away from Terrigal, where England will be based for the rest of the tournament.  
      Away from prepping to help England end their open play goalless drought, Hemp has taken to Lego building in her spare time. 
      The Euros-winning forward posted a picture on Instagram of her latest creation – a fully assembled Lego motorbike. 
      Hemp added: “I’m working on a globe at the moment. I feel like it’s really therapeutic. 
      “For me after a long training session or a hard day, I just go home and do that. I just enjoy doing it.”
      A win for England against Denmark would see them go top of Group D following their 1-0 defeat of HaitiCredit: Alamy
      Hemp, who has 39 senior international caps, has been touted as a potential player of the tournament for England by Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall. 
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      However the forward insists her focus will be getting her job done rather than individual plaudits. 
      She said: “It’s nice hearing comments from other coaches but it all comes down to focusing on yourself, focusing on the team, getting that job done and then focus on individual stuff.” More

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      Who is England striker Katie Robinson?

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      KATIE Robinson is the youngest Lioness in England’s FIFA Women’s World Cup squad.Here we take a look at the striker’s successful career.
      Katie Robinson is the youngest Lioness in England’s FIFA Women’s World Cup squadCredit: Getty
      Who is England striker Katie Robinson?
      Katie Robinson, born August 8, 2002, is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward.
      Robinson hails from Newquay, Cornwall – and it was there she began her rise to the top playing in local boys’ grassroots football.
      The striker also attended the Cornwall Girls Advanced Coaching Centre and Devon Advance Coaching Centre, as well as playing for the Plymouth Argyle boys’ centre of excellence.
      Robinson remains closely connected to her grassroots beginnings – regularly visiting her school and helping to inspire others to follow in her footsteps.
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      What teams has Katie Robinson played for?
      During her youth career, Robinson rose through the ranks at Bristol City academy, before making her senior debut at the club in 2018.
      After two seasons, Robinson declined a contract extension with Bristol and departed at the end of the 2019–20 season.
      In 2020, the striker signed her first professional contract with Women’s Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion.
      However, after suffering a major cruciate ligament injury in training, Robinson was unable to play the rest of the 2020–21 season.
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      A few months after her return, she went on loan to Women’s Championship side Charlton.
      How long has Katie Robinson played for England?
      Robinson received her first call up to the England senior squad in November 2022, after impressing with the WU23 team in their autumn internationals.
      The speedy winger made her England debut against Norway in a friendly, before going on to feature in each of Sarina Wiegman’s squads in the lead-up to the summer.
      Robinson was also part of the England squad to win the Finalissima in April, before their World Cup preparations began in June.
      In 2023, Robinson was named in the England senior squad in for the Arnold Clark Cup.
      That same year, Wiegman announced her 23-woman squad for this year’s World Cup – with Robinson landing a spot alongside players such as Millie Bright and Ella Toone.
      Robinson also featured for the Young Lionesses at WU17 level, while rising through the ranks Bristol City. More

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      England vs Denmark – Women’s World Cup 2023: Lionesses look to build on cagey Haiti win against Danes – FREE stream, TV

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      ENGLAND opened up their Women’s World Cup campaign with a win over Haiti – and they’ll be hoping for the same against Denmark. The Lionesses secured a nervy 1-0 triumph courtesy of Georgia Stanway’s retaken penalty.
      Georgia Stanway led the Lionesses to their 1-0 win against HaitiCredit: Alamy
      However, England boss Sarina Wiegman will know that the squad has to be more in control if they want to achieve World Cup glory this summer.
      Furthermore, the Danes also held out to win by a single goal in their opening Group D match against China so they’ll be full of confidence.
      But the Lionesses have the better head-to-head record between the two huge nations.
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      When is England vs Denmark? 

      The Lionesses’ next group stage game will commence on Friday, 28 July.
      Kick-off is scheduled at 9:30am BST and 6:30pm local time.
      Sydney Football Stadium in Australia is the allocated arena for this match and it can host approximately 42,000 fans.

      What TV channel is England vs Denmark on and can it be live-streamed?

      The match will be broadcasted live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can also watch a live stream of the game via the BBC iPlayer website or app.

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      Yes!
      If you hold a valid TV license in the UK you can watch the game for FREE
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      What is the team news?
      Weigman is not expected to change her starting XI too much as her back four Lucy Bronze, Millie Bright, Jessica Carter and Alex Greenwood need more playing time together.
      The relatively new Lioness side still has much to show as they face injury absences from Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Fran Kirby.
      Meanwhile, the second-half introduction of WSL Golden Boot winner Rachel Daly and Lauren James in the match against Haiti made Wiegman’s side more threatning in attack.
      Tottenham forward, Bethany England is yet to make an appearance for the Euro champs in the contest. More