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      England to face France without Lauren James following the Lioness forward’s foot injury

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      SARINA WIEGMAN and England have been dealt a fitness blow with Lauren James’s withdrawal from the camp due to a foot problem.The Lioness forward, 22, will miss the team’s double-header Women’s Euros qualifier clash with France tonight and on Tuesday.Lauren James has withdrawn from England’s camp with a foot injury ahead of the team’s Euros qualifier duels with FranceCredit: GettyThe Lioness forward hopes to return to fitness ahead of England’s Women’s Euros qualifier clashes with the Republic of Ireland and Sweden in JulyCredit: GettyTottenham forward Jessica Naz has been included in England’s squad following James’s withdrawalCredit: PAJames, who helped Chelsea win a fifth successive WSL title, had joined her England team-mates for training this week and hoped to get back to fitness. However the 24-capped forward, was unable to overcome her foot injury. England chief Wiegman said: “Lauren James didn’t make it, so she’s not selected. “She already had some foot problems at her club, so she came in and we hoped that we could build, but it’s just too early, so unfortunately she can’t stay with us.READ MORE FOOTBALL STORIES“For Lauren and for the team it’s unfortunate.”James’s withdrawal has led to Tottenham’s Jess Naz, 23, being added to the squad ahead of the Lionesses duel with Les Bleues at St James’s Park tonight.The Spurs forward has been on England’s squad standby list along with Birmingham goalkeeper Lucy Thomas and Liverpool midfielder Missy Bo Kearns.Wiegman added: “Jess Naz will be added to the group. She’s ready and she’s shown good stuff this week in training and with her club.”Most read in FootballFollowing their clash with France tonight and next Tuesday, England take on the Republic of Ireland on July 12 at Carrow Road. The reigning Women’s Euros champions will then play Sweden in Gothenburg four days later.And it is hoped James will return to fitness in time for those fixtures.Wiegman added: “Of course it’s a disappointment. We did everything, she did everything, and it’s just too early now. .”She’s going to get prepared for the July window.”Prior to the Lionesses’ duels’ with France James’ has been backing a campaign to tackle social media abuse directed at female athletes.The Pep Talks drive was launched this month by Women’s Champions League sponsors Visa, The campaign has been looking at how positive messages of support for sportswomen help reduce the impact of online hate.The finance firm says nearly one in ten online comments shared during last year’s Women’s World Cup were found to be hateful.The findings were based on their analysis of posts on the social media platform X published in last July and August. Posts that included mentions women’s national team players in England, France and Spain.James, who in the past has been targeted by online trolls, has shared her thoughts on the issue as part of Visa’s Pep Talks campaign.The Lioness ace says being on the receiving end of hateful messages online can be “mentally draining”.However the forward has vowed not to let trolls affect her performances. The Chelsea star, who has won three WSL title’s with the Blues, said: “Unfortunately, online negativity happens to me quite regularly.“When it does happen, I just try to filter out what I see. James’s team-mates will play France for the first time under Sarina Wiegman when they host Les Bleues at St James’s ParkCredit: PA”There is a lot of negativity in what people post on social, the remarks they make or statements they put out. It can be very hurtful.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But, for me, it’s the messages of positivity online or from the people around me that will always shine through and rise above the hate. “It’s never unnoticed and always appreciated.” More

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      Alex Scott looks sensational at Women’s Football Awards alonside England stars, Tara Kirk and Michael Owen’s daughter

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      ALEX SCOTT was one of the many football stars to stun at the Women’s Football Awards.The 2024 ceremony is being held at London’s Marriott Hotel in Mayfair.Alex Scott arrived at the Women’s Football AwardsCredit: GettySteph Houghton also attended the eventCredit: GettyPeterborough Women’s Tara Kirk wore a stunning dressCredit: PAEkin-Su was a representative from Love IslandCredit: GettyScott, 39, led the way on the carpet as she wore a classy black dress and gold jewellery.She is shortlisted for the Women’s Football Broadcaster or Journalist of the Year Award.She is up against the likes of Laura Woods, Kate Abdo and Rachel Brown-Finnis.Last year she won the Sport Award at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThere was plenty more Women’s football royalty at the event as former Lionesses captain Steph Houghton made an appearance.The recently retired star earned 121 caps for England during her career.She also opted for a black dress like Scott’s but in a different style.Peterborough striker Tara Kirk and ex-Tottenham star Jermaine Jenas were also snapped at the ceremony.Most read in FootballEni Aluko and Jamie Carragher were pictured on the carpet.The pair are hosting the awards night together.Alex Scott looks stunning in bold see-through outfitEni Aluko and Jermaine Jenas were all smiles on the carperCredit: RexJamie Carragher is Aluko’s co-host for the award showCredit: RexWomen’s Football Broadcaster or Journalist of the Year

      The full list of nominees…

      Rachel Brown-Finnis
      Lucy Ward
      Laura Woods
      Kate Abdo
      Charlotte Harpur
      Alex Scott 
      Reshmin Chowdhury
      Emma Jones
      Lianne Sanderson
      Sirayah Shira

      Aluko said: “We’re incredibly excited for it.”The success of the Lionesses in recent years has opened up the game in hugely positive ways to a new generation of fans. It is amazing to see the sport growing.”The Women’s Football Awards is all about celebrating and elevating women’s football at every level.”Pop star Pixie Lott also stunned on the carpet in a shiny dress.She is the headline act at the awards show and has been looking forward to performing.She said: “It is going to be a truly special evening and I feel privileged to be involved.”Michael Owen’s stunning daughter and Love Island star Gemma Owen also appeared on the carpet.She was not the only reality TV star as Ekin-Su Culculoglu also made an entrance to the ceremony.Dame Kelly Holmes was also seen on the carpet in a cool black outfit.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe award ceremony will also reveal the Women’s Player of the Year.The likes of Mary Earps, Sam Kerr, Lauren James and Katie McCabe are among the nominees.Gemma Owen stunned in a long dressCredit: RexPixie Lott is headlining the eventCredit: GettyDame Kelly Holmes also made an appearanceCredit: GettyPlayer of the Year nominees

      The stars battling it out for this year’s prize…

      Mary Earps (Manchester United)
      Sam Kerr (Chelsea)
      Lauren James (Chelsea)
      Katie McCabe (Arsenal)
      Millie Bright (Chelsea)
      Frida Maanum (Arsenal)
      Jess Carter (Chelsea)
      Nikita Parris (Manchester United)
      Bunny Shaw (Manchester City)
      Guro Reiten (Chelsea) More

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      ‘Playing for England is the dream, but I’ll focus on what I can control’, says Chelsea’s Aggie Beever-Jones

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      AGGIE BEEVER-JONES relished watching Chelsea stars, including England vice captain Millie Bright, training at Cobham during her Blues academy days.Playing in the Lionesses’ senior team is among the ambitions for the uncapped striker following her call-up to Sarina Wiegman’s squad.Aggie Beever-Jones has had positive discussions with England boss Sarina Wiegman in regard to her developmentCredit: GettyBeever-Jones and her team-mates have been training this week ahead of their Women’s Euros qualifier duels with FranceCredit: GettyBeever-Jones club captain Millie Bright is back in England’s camp for the first time since last OctoberCredit: GettyThe Blues starlet, who shone during Chelsea’s charge to a seventh Women’s Super League title, is ready to give if that dream comes true when England take on France this Friday.But she is also content to bide her time and focus on developing and under the guidance of Lionesses boss Sarina WiegmanBeever-Jones, 20, said: “It’s what dreams are made of as young kids, and I’m trying not to get too ahead of myself,”I’m just focusing on what I can control, and training well, and then we’ll see what happens. Read More Football Stories “But it’s definitely the dream, but we’ll just have to wait and see.”Obviously we just want to come away with the win, which is the main thing.”I was very fortunate enough to come through the Chelsea Academy.”I’d always go to Cobham and you’d see the first team training across the pitches and I’ve always thought I want that to be me. Most read in Football”I’d have chats with my Chelsea coaches back in the day who I still see now and it’s kind of full circle to see them.”I always said to them, ‘I want to be that one who takes that step and gets into the first team.” Like her pals Grace Clinton and Khiara Keating, who have made the leap from England Under-23s, Beever-Jones took the WSL by storm last term. The Surrey-born striker netted 11 goals in 17 top-flight games, including 11 appearances as a substitute, helping the Blues march to a fifth successive WSL title. The player’s efforts were rewarded with her being named in Wiegman’s squad before the Lionesses’ back-to-back Euros qualifier clashes with France on Friday and June 4.For Beever-Jones the call-up brought back memories of the ambitions she harboured as a player in the Lionesses youth sides. She adds: “I’ve always loved playing for England throughout the whole academy set-up.”I was originally in the Under-14s and to see the progress the game has made is obviously such a great feeling.“To be a part of that as well is a very good feeling. Playing for England is the dream.”The quality of the team is a joke and every single one of those players are world class players.”For me, I’ve had a few chats with Sarina at previous camps about where she’s seen me, the improvement she’s seen and what she wants me to work on.”And I think it’s just having that good communication and that foundation to build on.”I’ve had a few chats with her. They’ve been positive and we’re just ready to take the next step and hopefully I can help the team.”Aside from shining for her club, the England starlet also impressed for the young Lionesses last season. The team went unbeaten in an eight-game Under 23s European League between last September and this April. Among those Beever-Jones sees as key in helping pave the way for her current success for club and country is Emma Hayes. The striker made her senior Blues debut under the former Chelsea chief, who is now the USA’s women’s boss, during a 4-0 league match win against Aston Villa in January 2021. I owe a lot of my success to Emma (Hayes). I want to be able to show what I can do in high-pressure situations.Aggie Beever-JonesLast term saw Beever-Jones experience the highs and lows of the club’s battle to win a seventh WSL title. The league crown almost slipped from their grasp following a surprise 4-3 loss to Liverpool this month before Chelsea battled to an end-of-season triumph on goal difference.And she credits Hayes with helping to thrive in high pressure situations. The England starlet said: “I owe a lot of my success to Emma (Hayes).”What she’s done for the women’s game speaks for itself. “I remember she once said that for some people the weight of the (Chelsea) badge is too heavy.”I recall listening to that and I thought I want to be able to show what I can do in high-pressure situations.“I credit a lot of my success to the whole of Chelsea and bringing me up from a young kid, helping me develop and get the goals and help the team as best as I can. “For me, I’m always striving for more and the next thing.This Friday Wiegman’s Euros champs take on Les Bleues at St James’s Park before an away clash in Saint Etienne, France next Tuesday.Both teams are chasing automatic qualification for next year’s Euros with France currently top of their group in League A. And the sides that finish in the top two spots following the qualifiers will automatically claim a spot in next year’s tournament in Switzerland.Among the players who could feature against France on Friday is Beever-Jones’s club captain Bright.The Chelsea centre-back has returned to England’s squad for the first time since last October following a lengthy spell out with a knee injury.And Beever Jones sees Bright’s return to international duty as a big boost for England.The team’s match against France could potentially see Bright and Leah Williamson appear together for England for the first time since England’s 6-1 hammering of Belgium last February.Beever-Jones adds: “Millie is someone I’ve always looked up to and she’s such a great person before everything else that comes on the pitch.”And she’s looking after me here (with England) and making sure I’m working hard on the pitch.The Lionesses will be targeting a win against Herve Renard’s France when the teams play each other at St James’s ParkCredit: AFP”Especially with her injury in the past year I think it has been a really tough year for Millie.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Having her back in this squad and at Chelsea, everyone can see how much of a player she is and how she can help the team massively.”She’s just a great team-mate and a great footballer.” More

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      Sonia Bompastor ready to begin Chelsea ‘adventure’ after being named as boss of seven-time WSL champions

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      SONIA BOMPASTOR vowed to live up to Emma Hayes’ trophy-winning legacy after becoming Chelsea Women’s new boss.Today Blues chiefs confirmed the ex-Lyon boss, 43, will take charge of the Women’s Super League champs after penning a four-year deal.Sonia Bompastor will begin her role as the new head coach of Chelsea’s Women’s Super League side on July 1.Credit: GettyBompastor’s appointment follows Emma Hayes becoming USA women’s manager after her 12-year trophy-winning Chelsea reignCredit: GettyHer appointment comes four days after her former side lost this year’s Women’s Champions League final to Barcelona.However this season Bompastor guided Lyon to a third consecutive title in France’s top-flight. Her three-year reign at the French giants’ helm, saw her clinch seven major trophy wins. These include a Champions League crown in 2022 following a 3-1 defeat of Barca in that year’s decider. Read More Football StoriesOf her Blues appointment Bompastor said: “I am incredibly grateful to join Chelsea as the manager of the women’s team.”It is an institution in English football. I will give my all to this new project to meet the ambitions of the club, the staff and the players.”I hope to live up to Emma’s legacy and continue the work that has been done in recent years. Let the adventure begin.”Bompastor, whose midfield playing skills earned her 156 France caps, is the only coach in Lyon’s history to have won the Women’s Champions League as a manager and a player.Most read in FootballDuring her 13-year senior playing career that began at 20, the former France midfielder played for Lyon during two three-year spells from 2006 and 2010.And after hanging up her boots in 2013 she took up coaching role in the club’s academy before taking over as first-team head coach three years ago.Bompastor’s trophy haul as a manager includes a league and European silverware double during her first full season at Lyon’s helmChelsea chiefs say the head coach was hired as a successor to Hayes, who left the role to become USA women’s boss this month, following an in-depth recruitment procedure.Blues general manager Paul Green said:  “The sporting directors and I conducted a thorough and considered recruitment process to identify Emma’s successor.”Sonia’s vision, coaching philosophy and winning mentality made her the outstanding candidate.”She is a world-class coach with a proven track record of success on the biggest stages that will instantly command respect from the dressing room.”Bompastor’s assistants at Camille Abily and Theo Rivrin will join her when she takes charge of Chelsea.The former Lyon is set to begin her new role on July 1.With Bompastor at the helm, Chelsea will hope to become Women’s Champions League winners in the futureCredit: GettyChelsea’s co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said: “Sonia is the ideal candidate to build on Emma’s legacy and take the team forward.READ MORE SUN STORIES”She brings a wealth of experience from managing at the highest levels and winning trophies as a player and a coach.”Her ethos and values align with the club’s. We are all looking forward to having her on board.” More

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      ‘We’ll go down in history as one of the best teams in Europe’, says Barcelona’s Lucy Bronze

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      LUCY BRONZE hailed Alexia Putellas’s classy cameo after Barcelona ended their run of Champions League final losses to Lyon in style. The midfielder’s late strike clinched a 2-0 win with incoming Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor enduring defeat in her last Lyon game. Barcelona’s 2-0 victory resulted in them winning the Women’s Champions League for a third timeCredit: GettyBronze was among her team’s standout players in the hardfought contestCredit: GettyAlexia Putellas’s injury-time strike secured the 2-0 victory for her side with Lyon pushing for a late levellerCredit: GettySonia Bompastor saw her final game in Europe at Lyon’s helm end in defeatCredit: GettyAnd Bronze, who shone in defence for Barca, became the first English player to triumph in five Women’s Champions League finals following three wins during her three-year spell at Lyon.After the game the Lioness full-back told DAZN: “We needed to be a club that really made history. “It’s hard to win it once, but to do it back-to-back, Lyon showed how difficult it is. This team has finally done that. “We’ll go down in history as one of the best teams in Europe.”Read More Football StoriesThe 190th Barca goal netted by two-time Ballon d’Or winner Putellas sealed a fairytale finish to a season disrupted by knee issues for the midfielder. Her team claimed back-to-back trophy wins in the contest for the first time in their history. Their third triumph in four years in the competition’s decider led to eight-time winners Lyon falling to their first defeat in seven finals.  Both sides had three shots on target between them in a hardfought first-half. Most read in FootballLyon skipper Wendi Renard volleyed against the post in the 15th minute and Mariona Caldentey saw her effort cleared off the line 14 minutes later. Aitana Bonmati broke the deadlock with an angled strike deflected home off Lyon defender Vanessa Gilles.Aitana Bonmati sixth Champions League goal this season gave her side a 1-0 lead in the 63rd minuteCredit: GettyAnd Putellas, who signed a new two-year deal with Barca this week, fired in a thunderous finish over goalkeeper Christiane Endler to put the result beyond doubt. Bronze added: “She’s the queen of Barcelona for a reason. “She’s had to work really hard to get back fit. She showed why she’s a two-time Ballon d’Or winner.” More

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      ‘Nothing is too big for Sonia Bompastor’, says Aston Villa’s Kenza Dali of her former Lyon academy coach

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      KENZA DALI is relishing seeing Sonia Bompastor step “out of the comfort zone” with the Lyon chief expected to become Chelsea boss.And the Aston Villa ace, 32, expects Lyon will overcome Barcelona when they battle for the Women’s Champions League crown today.Sonia Bompastor hopes to guide Lyon to a ninth Women’s Champions League trophy winCredit: GettyBarcelona hope to beat Lyon in a final of the contest for the first in their historyCredit: GettyKenza Dali reckons Bompastor could be a success at the helm of ChelseaCredit: GettyThe duel between the nine-time champs of Spain’s top-flight and Dali’s old club is the third decider in six years to be fought between the rivals. The 5:00pm fixture, at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, will be Jonatan Giraldez’s last game as Barcelona boss before he takes over as head coach of US women’s club Washington Spirit.  It will also be Bompastor’s final match at the helm of Lyon who hold the record for the most Women’s Champions League trophy wins with eight in their cabinet.The France-born head coach, 43, was reportedly identified as a top target to succeed Emma Hayes as manager of Chelsea. Read More Football StoriesThis week the ex-Blues chief began her new role as USA Women’s head coach after guiding her old side to a seventh Women’s Super League title. And her old club are expected to announce Bompastor as the new gaffer of their WSL team in the near future following today’s Champions League final.Nothing is too big for her. If she comes to England to coach one of the best teams in a completely different environment, then she’s really being out of her comfort zoneKenza Dali on Sonia Bompastor Dali, whose senior club career includes Lyon stints from 2009-2010 and 2016 to 2018, said: “Sonia needs to be challenged and she loves new challenges. Nothing is too big for her.”If she comes to England to coach one of the best teams in a completely different environment, then she’s really being out of her comfort zone. Most read in Football”The French (style of football) management is completely different from the English management.”I know both sides, and I’m always surprised how different it is for a French coach to manage an English team.”But I think she will able to do it and if she’s going there (Chelsea) it’s going to be very interesting to see her out of the comfort zone.”Dali, born in the town of Sainte-Colombe, in eastern France, began her playing career in Lyon’s academy in 2005 before joining the club’s senior section in 2009.The midfielder, who has started in 37 top-flight games for Villa, had Bompastor as her academy coach at the age of 16. She describes the former left-back, who captained Lyon to Champions League titles in 2011 and 2012, as having the club’s will to win in her DNA. In two spells as Lyon’s head coach Bompastor has guided the team to seven major trophy wins. These include three top-flight crowns and a Champions League triumph.Dali, who played for West Ham and Everton from 2019 before her 2022 Villa move added: “Sonia was an unbelievable player and left-back, so competitive.”She was the academy coach and was one of my coaches when I was there when I was 16. “When I was training with her when I was still young, I remember how competitive she was.  She’s a coach who has the DNA of Lyon”You can see that if you watch Lyon’s (Champions League semi-final) win against Paris Saint-Germain. “On the bench, she was crazy because as a player, she was like that. “She just brings this competitiveness to the team and has a lot of big players to manage and not a lot of managers can do that.”Everything and every decision in Lyon is on purpose. “Having a coach that knows exactly what it takes to win, the politics at Lyon and how things are done is a strategy as well from the club.”Today’s clash will see Barcelona battle for Europe’s elite club football prize for the fourth time since 2019. While previous triumphs saw them thrash Chelsea 4-0 and beat Wolfsburg 3-2, the nine-time La Liga Women’s champs are yet to beat Lyon in a final.The French side have been a nemesis for their opponents with star striker Ada Hegerberg punishing their defence. The Norway star has scored four goals in two finals against Barca with Lyon clinching 4-1 and 3-1 victories in 2019 and 2022. Victory tomorrow would see them become Champions League top dogs for the ninth time.Dali, who today attended a WePlayStrong event in Bilbao as part of a Uefa campaign celebrating women’s football, added: “Everyone is talking a lot about Barcelona.”They are an unbelievable team, but Lyon have beaten them in a final recently and will want to make a point again.”In my head the only team that can beat Lyon today is maybe Barcelona. “But Lyon have a lot of quality and can really hurt Barcelona in the way they play.  “Sometimes Barcelona over possesses the ball, but Lyon can also be a team in possession. Dali reckons Lindsay Horan, Melchie Dumornay and Delphine Cascarino could be among biggest threats for Lyon against BarcelonaCredit: Getty”They can really hurt them with forwards like Melchie Dumornay and Delphine Cascarino.  “They also have some unbelievable players like Selma Bacha and Amel Majri.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s going to be a really interesting game.”Barcelona vs Lyon in the Women’s Champions League final can be watched live from 5:00pm today on DAZN’s YouTube channel. More

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      Fran Kirby aims to ‘enjoy the moment’ following her title-winning departure from WSL champions Chelsea

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      FRAN KIRBY says her final few months at Chelsea had been very emotional after leaving the club a Women’s Super League champion.And while the ex-Blue, 30, wants to win more trophies in future, she vowed to enjoy her title-winning moment.Fran Kirby, pictured next to former team-mate Maren Mjelde, won a seventh WSL title with ChelseaCredit: GettyKirby netted Chelsea’s sixth goal in their 6-0 defeat of Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyKirby produced a fairytale ending to her nine-year Chelsea career with a goal scoring cameo in their 6-0 thrashing of Manchester United on Saturday.The forward, described by former Blues chief Emma Hayes as a generational talent, fired home the visitors’ final goal.Her finish was the among the strikes that helped the team become WSL champions for the fifth season in a row.Kirby, now a free agent following the expiration of her contract, told reporters: “The last few months have been very emotional and very trying to get through one day at a time.Read More Football Stories “For me, as a footballer, you always know these situations happen and probably when I was announcing it around that time, I was very emotional.“But at the end of the day, I just wanted to get to the end of the season and win a trophy so that became my main focus.”For me now it’s just (about) enjoying it, enjoying the moment and hopefully in the next few years I can win a few more trophies.”Following a 2015 Blues move from Reading, Kirby won 16 trophies with Chelsea including seven Women’s Super League titles.Most read in FootballThis month the forward was claimed to have attracted interest from Arsenal, with Vivianne Miedema leaving.But it’s thought the Gunners’ interest in her has since cooled with the north London giants reported to be eyeing a swoop for Barcelona ace Mariona Caldentey.Whichever club Kirby moves to next, the Lioness ace hopes to keep on winning as well as bringing out the best in those around her.The forward, named in England’s squad for two upcoming Euros qualifier duels with France, adds: “I’m super competitive in everything I do I want to win.”As I’ve said before in previous interviews, whether that’s at this club, or wherever else I go.”My main focus is to win and to try and help whoever I can around me and that is what I’m going to do.”For Kirby’s former boss Hayes’, the grind continues with the ex-Chelsea chief going straight to work in her new role as USA women’s national team head coach this week.Her side will play four warm-up fixtures in preparation for their battle for a gold medal in the Paris Olympics women’s football contest.The first two of those friendlies will be duels with South Korea in Colorado and Minnesota on the first and fifth of June.On whether she feels ready to get straight to work again, Hayes, 47, said: “It’s not tiring thinking about going to the Olympics is it? It’s different, a different energy.“I’ll be reinvigorated and re-energised with something else.  Sometimes people think you need a rest, but sometimes you just need to change.“On Monday I speak to (officials about) players and staff and Tuesday I’m on a leadership call with the US leadership (team). Emma Hayes is getting straight to work in her new role as head coach of the USA women’s national teamCredit: Getty”On Wednesday I fly to New York and then there is press on Thursday in Denver.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And on Friday I will speak to staff and get prepared for the team to arrive next Monday. “They deserve my full attention and they will get that from me.” More

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      Man Utd 0 Chelsea 6: Emma Hayes bids farewell to Blues by sealing WSL title on dramatic final day at Old Trafford

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      MAYRA RAMIREZ caused magnificent mayhem, lighting the fuse for a six-goal Chelsea rampage with Emma Hayes given a storming send-off. The Colombian bagged a brace in a 6-0 Old Trafford trouncing of Manchester United, with Fran Kirby also netting in her final Blues outing.Emma Hayes signed off her Chelsea reign in styleCredit: ReutersFran Kirby signed off on her Chelsea career with a goalCredit: GettyAnd was mobbed by her Chelsea team-matesCredit: GettyThe one-sided demolition saw the team crowned Women’s Super League queens for a fifth successive time with England boss Sarina Wiegman and United icon Sir Alex Ferguson watching from the standsThe visitors also took their trophy tally from 15 to a sweet 16 with Hayes ending her Blues’ reign as a top-flight champion 12 years on from starting her job without an office or staff.Women’s Super League  season finales did not come much more intense than today’s fixtures with the race once again going to the wire.  The stakes were high for the Blues who started the day top but level on points with second-placed Man City initially by virtue of a plus-two goal difference advantage.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt was the final day their blunt-talking, serial-winning boss Hayes would be in their dugout before taking charge of the USA Women’s national team at the end of this term. In a season that began with dreams of a quadruple trophy treble, hopes that were later dashed, the visitors were eager to give their boss another silverware send-off With Arsenal defeating them in the Conti Cup, Barcelona dispatching them in the Champions League and Man United ending their FA Cup run in the semis, the league was their only hope“The league is your bread and butter”, was a response Hayes gave at a press conference two years ago when asked how it means to her to win back-to-back titles. Most read in FootballChelsea captain Millie Bright and Emma Hayes shared a moment on the touchlineCredit: PACASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSYet earlier this month her seven-time title winners came so close to ending the season trophyless. A shock 4-3 loss to Liverpool took the race out of Chelsea’s hands with Gareth Taylor’s Man City looking odds on to triumph. Emma Hayes gets stuck into Chelsea trainingBut Chelsea’s bitter rivals Arsenal clinching a hardfought away win against City earlier this month gave Hayes a second chance. “We’re not f***king done yet”, were the words Hayes’ roared after her final home game at Kingsmeadow 13 days ago.  Back then her side capitalised on Man City dropping points to reignite their title challenge by thrashing Bristol City 8-0And in today’s game they grabbed it with both hands roasting the Red Devils by racing to a 4-0 lead in 44 minutes. Ramirez, who missed the Blues’ last five matches with a hamstring injury, made a stunning return with her crocked striker pal Sam Kerr among those watching from the stands. The Colombian took just two minutes to give Chelsea a lead heading home from Guro Reiten’s cross. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd made 2-0 six minutes later, slotting into a far corner beyond United goalkeeper Mary Earps. United hit the woodwork with Maya Le Tissier’s attempted header from a corner before Sjoeke Nusken made 3-0 at close range.And they took their lead to 4-0 with Ramirez outmuscling her marker to bag her brace before half-time.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe second spell went from bad to worse for Marc Skinner’s side with Melanie Leupolz taking advantage of their failure to clear to slam the ball into the roof of the net.And Chelsea heroine, who was playing her last Blues game before leaving the club this month, slotting home a classy finish to wrap up the hammering.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHT More