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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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      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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      Germany Women’s World Cup star who turned down Playboy stuns in bold outfit as TV pundit

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      GERMANY star Giulia Gwinn appeared as a TV pundit for her country’s clash with Morocco in the Women’s World Cup.Gwinn couldn’t join the German national team in Australia and New Zealand due to a cruciate ligament rupture she suffered in October.
      Germany star Giulia Gwinn appeared as a TV pundit during the Women’s World CupCredit: ZDF TV
      Gwinn missed out on the 2023 World Cup due to a cruciate ligament ruptureCredit: Getty
      Gwinn plays for Bayern Munich as a versatile midfielderCredit: Getty
      Gwinn will be offering analysis about Germany during the competitionCredit: Getty
      The Bayern Munich star, though, will still be part of her nation’s efforts, but from afar as she will be offering some important insight into Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s coaching.
      The versatile midfielder joined TV presenter Sven Voss on ZDF to cover Germany’s World Cup opener.
      The 24-year-old wore an elegant red dress and white trainers as she watched her team-mates kick things off on the right foot with a 6-0 triumph in Melbourne.
      Alexandra Popp scored a brace, while Klara Buhl and Lea Schuller also got on the scoresheet.
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      Morocco were unfortunate enough to net two own-goals with Hanane Ait El Haj and Yasmin Mrabet.
      Gwinn is expected to make more appearances as a pundit ahead of Germany’s next matches against Colombia and South Korea.
      This comes after the German turned down a naked cover shoot for Playboy.
      It’s unclear why she turned that offer down but German stars have awkward memories from a previous cover shoot with the magazine, with some claiming it led to a curse.
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      Five players from the Germany’s Under-20 squad posed for the publication before the 2011 World Cup.
      There’s been a feeling ever since that Annika Doppler, Kristina Gessat, Ivana Rudelic, Julia Simic and Selina Wagner struggled to progress their playing careers.
      It was even claimed that Simic saw a move to Manchester City fall apart due to the photos.
      In the end, she went on to play for Turbine Potsdam, Wolfsburg and Freiburg, before spells with West Ham and AC Milan but only won two full caps.
      Germany’s football chiefs were also unhappy with that Playboy photoshoot 12 years ago.
      Gwinn turned down an offer for a naked photoshoot at PlayboyCredit: Instagram @giuliagwinn
      Gwinn hasn’t explained why she turned the offer downCredit: Instagram @giuliagwinn
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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.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      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

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      Who is England defender Millie Bright?

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      MILLIE Bright is hoping to lead the Lionesses to glory in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.Here we take a look at the defenders career and the club’s she has played for.
      Millie Bright has played for a number of clubs throughout her careerCredit: Getty
      Who is England defender Millie Bright?
      Millie Bright, born on August 21, 1993 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a professional footballer.
      Bright, who plays as a defender, was first introduced to the sport at the age of nine while watching a friend play – and this led to her showcasing her credentials on the pitch.
      As of July 2023, Bright is managed by Revo Sports Management – and FA licensed agency for male and female professional footballers.
      What teams has Millie Bright played for?
      Millie Bright has played for a number of clubs throughout her successful sporting career.
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      During her youth career, Bright played for Killamarsh Dynamos, a local team in Derbyshire and Sheffield United.
      The footballer started out her senior career at Doncaster Rovers Belles in 2009.
      At her own request, Bright then went on loan to Leeds United in their 2011–12 FA Women’s Premier League season, before returning to Doncaster where she had developed into a regular first team starter.
      At Doncaster she was shortlisted for the FA Women’s Super League 2 Player of the Year award in 2014, having excelled for the Belles as they narrowly missed out on promotion.
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      The defender remained at the club until 2014.
      Bright then signed with London-based club Chelsea ahead of the 2015 season and has achieved great success ever since.
      According to the club’s official website, the Chelsea player ”reads the game well, often starting attacks with a sweeping pass from the back and is a threat in the opposition box at set-pieces due to her stature” – and thunderous tackles are her calling card.
      Bright has also enjoyed international success – representing England on the senior national team, as well as numerous youth national teams, including the under-19 and under-23 national team squads.
      How long has Millie Bright played for England?
      The Lioness made her England debut in 2016.
      Bright earned her first cap for the senior England national team that year as a last-minute substitute in a 2–0 win over Belgium.
      In May 2019, she was selected to represent England at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.
      Bright was also included as part of the squad which won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022.
      She has been described as one of the most experienced members of Sarina Wiegman’s squad due to her reliability and presence at the back.
      Why is Millie Bright captaining the England team at the Women’s World Cup?
      With the 2023 Women’s World Cup underway, all eyes are on the Lionesses – including captain, Millie Bright.
      Bright is hoping to lead the team to their first World Cup win in the Fifa contest’s 32-year history, in the absence of Leah Williamson.
      The Arsenal star’s hopes of leading the Lionesses were cruelly dashed by a knee ligament injury she suffered in April.
      Opening up on the honour of leading the team, Bright said: “There was always going to be extra pressure. 
      “This will be the biggest Women’s World Cup so far, the quality has gone up, the expectation goes up. 
      “We have to keep two feet on the ground and know the challenge ahead will be bigger than any other tournament.”
      Bright added: “I feel really grateful to be selected, let alone to be captaining the girls, it is a massive honour. 
      “But for me nothing changes, I stay the same, I’d like to think people see the same Millie.
      “I always lead for the team, that’s just natural to me. 
      “I expect standards from the group, I see myself as the driver because I am so competitive.
      “You have to keep pushing to be better year in, year out. You have younger players at a first tournament, you have to make sure they have everything they need. 
      “We just want them to be excited to go out, have their best summer and play their best football.”
      Speaking of her teammate Williamson, the footballer said: ”(I’m) Absolutely gutted (for Leah).
      “Straight away I was just in shock that she had suffered such a severe injury. 
      “I don’t think the captaincy crossed my mind at all, hand on heart. 
      “Then I got my injury so my head was just fully on my rehab and trying to make the selection.
      “That (the captaincy) was probably the last thing I thought of.
      “You don’t want to see any player go through that injury. There are too many on that topic at the minute.
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      “We’ve had check-ins, to make sure Leah is alright – when you go through that, you need a team around you. 
      “She’s also checked how I’ve been getting on, we’ve stayed in touch for sure.” More

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      Fans spot controversial tattoo on Argentina star Yamila Rodriguez’s leg at Women’s World Cup

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      FANS have spotted a controversial tattoo on the leg of Argentina star Yamila Rodriguez.La Albiceleste got their Women’s World Cup campaign under way on Monday, losing their opener to Italy 1-0.
      Yamila Rodriguez has a controversial tattooCredit: Getty
      The attacker has both the faces of Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona on her legCredit: Getty
      Rodriguez, 25, came off the bench in the game but supporters were left shocked after seeing a tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo’s face on her leg.
      The Al-Nassr star has had a long rivalry with Argentine hero Lionel Messi in a battle to be regarded as the greatest player ever.
      And after his World Cup triumph in Qatar last year, surely all from his home nation back Messi in the GOAT debate.
      But Rodriguez is firmly in team Ronaldo.
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      Speaking ahead of the World Cup, she explained her tattoo, saying: “Ronaldo is, without a doubt, the best player in the world.
      “I watched him play and thought: how can he be so perfect? He surprises me with everything that he does.
      “With this tattoo, now I have Cristiano with me forever.”
      Rodriguez also named Ronaldo as her idol and stated “not Messi” in an interview last summer.
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      The forward plays her club football for Brazilian side Palmeiras after previously being on the books of Boca Juniors.
      Rodriguez also cites Diego Maradona as another one of her role models and she also has his face on her thigh. More

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      Lionesses legend Jill Scott vows to get extremely X-rated tattoo if England win Women’s World Cup

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      JILL SCOTT has vowed to get an extremely daring tattoo if England win the World Cup.The England Lionesses legend, 36, made the claim on her BBC podcast, Jill Scott’s Coffee Club.
      Jill Scott gives Germany’s Sydney Lohmann a piece of her mind during the Euro 2022 finalCredit: Reuters
      She was talking about her infamous swearing incident, when she was spotted mouthing off at a German player during the Euro 2022 final, admitting she would get an acronym of her swearing tirade.
      Scott 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.”
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      The incident referred to when Scott was fouled by Germany’s Syndey Lohmann. The England star immediately sprang to her feet to give her opponent a piece of her mind.
      She could be seen saying: “F*** off you f***ing p****” which was caught on camera.
      BBC commentator Robyn Cowen apologised to offended viewers straight away as it was clear what Scott said, even without sound.
      Scott has since revealed she hates swearing and was embarrassed by the viral moment.
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      She told talkSPORT: “Keira Walsh said I came on the pitch and was like ‘everyone calm down, keep your head, we’ve got a job to do for extra time’ and then obviously that went viral, me swearing at her.
      “I do apologise for the swearing, I actually hate swearing away from football but once I cross over that white line I feel like I have to be angry and emotional to get my performance out of me. 
      “She did swear at me first but the camera was the other way but I do apologise.”
      England’s Women’s World Cup campaign got off to a winning start against Haiti.
      The Lionesses scraped past the minnows after Georgia Stanway came to the rescue to spare her country’s blushes.
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      But they had goalkeeper Mary Earps to thank for preserving their lead.
      Earps pulled off a series of saves to ensure England earned all three points.
      A clash with Denmark in Sydney is up next for Wiegman’s side who are currently second in Group D. More

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      Rachel Daly says ‘no one is happy to sit on bench’ but admits England boss Wiegman has a selection headache

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      RACHEL DALY admits it’s tough to start on the bench for England – but acknowledged Sarina Wiegman’s World Cup selection headache.The WSL Golden Boot winner was a sub during the Lionesses’ group stage defeat of Haiti with Alessia Russo given the starting XI nod.  
      Rachel Daly admits Sarina Wiegman is facing a selection headache in terms of starters for England’s striker role at the World CupCredit: Getty
      Daly was deployed as a second half substitute during England’s 1-0 Group D defeat of Haiti in the tournamentCredit: AP
      Daly and her team-mates will take on Denmark next after sealing a group stage opening win in BrisbaneCredit: Reuters
      And team-mate Bethany England is yet to make an appearance for the Euros champs in the contest. 
      England number nine Daly entered the fray in place of Russo in the 76th minute of their clash with Haiti on Saturday in Brisbane. 
      The Aston Villa striker, who netted 22 goals in 22 WSL games last term, came close to doubling her team’s lead three minutes later.
      Had her header found the back of the net it would have seen the Lionesses end an open play scoring dry spell with the team goalless in their previous two fixtures.
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      On if it is frustrating to be on the Lionesses’ bench, Daly said: “No one is happy to sit on the bench.  
      “If you are, then you are not in the right place, not in the right career. 
      “It’s a tough place for Sarina to be in to pick the team.
      “And I respect her decisions and I will support Alessia all the way and I know Bethany (England) will do the same.
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      “That’s the beauty of having a competitive squad.
      “Everybody is digging out for a position. It’s a headache Sarina has to have in multiple positions. 
      “I wouldn’t like to be in her shoes obviously making such big decisions coming into tournaments. 
      “But she’s a fantastic manager, we respect all of her decisions. It proved tonight that it works, so we are happy.”
      Whilst having 11 shots on target to Haiti’s two, England found themselves under pressure from the contest debutants, ranked the 56th best team in the world.
      Melchie Dumornay, Nerilla Mondesir and 5ft 4in goalkeeper Kerly Theus were among Haiti’s standout performers, with Theus pulling off some stunning saves.  
      Daly, who has 70 England caps, added: “Haiti were a fantastic side and they are a force to be reckoned with. I think they will do some damage. 
      “You have got to give credit to the opposition as they were brilliant.”
      The second-half introduction of Lauren James and Daly gave Wiegman’s side more zeal in attack with James teeing up Kelly who fired wide late on. 
      However the sole goal of the game from England, who play Denmark on Friday, came from Georgia Stanway’s retaken spot-tick. 
      This means the usually clinical Lionesses have now gone 337 minutes without burying a non set-piece goal. 
      Daly added: “You could put it down to a number of things, but I think we are quite a new side, a relatively new side. 
      “We have lost a lot of players through injury and retirement.
      “We are still building, but I don’t think it’s a worry and a concern at the minute. Hopefully, more will come.”
      The result of England’s clash with Denmark is likely to play a key role in determining which side finishes top of Group D. 
      The Danes are currently in pole position after sealing a narrow 1-0 against China on Saturday.
      A duel with China on Tuesday 1 August will following England’s Group D clash with DenmarkCredit: Getty
      Some observers believe England’s slim win against Haiti is comparable to their 1-0 defeat of Austria during their march to Euros glory. 
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      Daly said: “It’s three points on the board, we will take that.
      “That’s all that matters coming out of games in the group (stage).” More