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The England women's national football team has been governed by the Football Association (FA) since 1993, having been previously administered by the Women's Football Association (WFA). England played its first international match in November 1972 against Scotland. Although most national football teams represent a sovereign state, as a member of the United Kingdom's Home Nations, England is permitted by FIFA statutes to maintain its own national side that competes in all major tournaments, with the exception of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament.

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Mead ruled out of England’s She Believes Cup defence through injury England women's head coach Phil Neville discusses his squad for the She Believes Cup. Arsenal striker Beth Mead has been left out of the squad through injury. The forward was forced off during her.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:52Published on February 18, 2020

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SheBelieves Cup: Everton striker Chloe Kelly named in Phil Neville's England squad England Women's coach Phil Neville names Everton striker Chloe Kelly in his squad for the SheBelieves Cup in March. BBC News - Published on February 18, 2020
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SheBelieves Cup: England Women face USA, Japan and Spain in title defence Holders England confirm their participation in March's SheBelieves Cup, along with the United States, Japan and Spain. BBC News - Published on January 13, 2020

Izzy Christiansen: Everton re-sign England Lioness from Lyon England international Izzy Christiansen leaves European champions Lyon to return to Women's Super League side Everton. BBC News - Published on December 27, 2019
Heather Knight column: England women 'can't wait to start new era' England women's captain Heather Knight on secret Santas, life-size gingerbread houses and the challenges of playing in Malaysia. BBC News - Published on December 8, 2019
PNG Orchids beat England Women with last-gasp try A last-minute Shirley Joe try gives Papua New Guinea a first Test win against England Women and levels their series. BBC News - Published on November 16, 2019
England 1-2 Germany: Phil Neville says Lionesses' form is 'totally unacceptable' Head coach Phil Neville takes responsibility for England's "totally unacceptable" form after the Lionesses lose to Germany at Wembley. BBC News - Published on November 9, 2019

Lisa Keightley: England women appoint Australian as head coach Australian Lisa Keightley is appointed as the first full-time female head coach of the England women's team. BBC News - Published on October 30, 2019
Leah Williamson: England player giving Phil Neville selection headaches Phil Neville is bombarded by Instagram messages from fans wanting Leah Williamson to play for England, but why are they so excited by the Arsenal defender? BBC News - Published on October 9, 2019
Beth Mead taps in for England women after 'huge error' from Portugal keeper Beth Mead taps in winner for England women after Portugal keeper Patricia Morais lets an Alex Greenwood cross slip through her fingers. BBC News - Published on October 8, 2019	England game and F1 could be affected as typhoon changes course England's final World Cup group match against France and F1 qualifying could be affected as the typhoon that is due to hit Japan changes course. BBC News - Published on October 8, 2019
England 1-2 Brazil: Defeat by Brazil extends Lionesses' winless streak England's World Cup homecoming was spoiled by Brazil as the Lionesses' poor run of form continued in front of a record crowd for a match outside Wembley BBC News - Published on October 5, 2019	England v Brazil: Debinha's header gives Brazil the lead against England Brazil go 1-0 up against England thanks to Debinha's header after 49 minutes BBC News - Published on October 5, 2019
Steph Houghton: England 'will do anything' for captain England will "do anything" for captain Steph Houghton, says manager Phil Neville as the Lionesses help to raise awareness of her husband's motor neurone disease charity. BBC News - Published on October 2, 2019	England v Argentina: Billy Vunipola enjoying Japan's Rugby World Cup before next match Billy Vunipola says he is feeling recharged after some downtime in Osaka as England prepare to face Argentina on Saturday. BBC News - Published on September 30, 2019
England women: Jordan Nobbs returns for Brazil and Portugal friendlies England women boss Phil Neville recalls midfielder Jordan Nobbs for his side's friendlies against Brazil and Portugal. BBC News - Published on September 24, 2019	Fit-again Nobbs back in England squad for Brazil & Portugal England women boss Phil Neville recalls midfielder Jordan Nobbs for his side's friendlies against Brazil and Portugal. BBC News - Published on September 24, 2019
Mark Sampson: Police investigate alleged threats to ex-England women's boss Mark Sampson took over as caretaker manager of Stevenage earlier this week. BBC News - Published on September 14, 2019	Have Neville's England gone backwards since Women's World Cup? Why England women must improve on defensive frailties before fans can "thank their lucky stars" to have Phil Neville in charge. BBC News - Published on September 3, 2019
Norway v England: Georgia Stanway opens scoring for England Georgia Stanway scores an “unbelievable goal” as England take the lead against Norway in their friendly in Bergen. BBC News - Published on September 3, 2019	England women: Phil Neville likens Lucy Bronze role to Philipp Lahm England women's boss Phil Neville says Lucy Bronze will continue in her midfield role and likens her to former Germany full-back Philipp Lahm. BBC News - Published on September 2, 2019
Norway v England: Lionesses forward Jodie Taylor says team's football 'best it's ever been' England forward Jodie Taylor believes the Lionesses are playing their best ever football under head coach Phil Neville - but still need to improve. BBC News - Published on September 2, 2019	Belgium 3-3 England highlights: Nikita Parris penalty salvages draw for Lionesses Nikita Parris' late penalty salvages a draw for England against Belgium in a friendly full of defensive errors. BBC News - Published on August 29, 2019
Belgium 3-3 England: Sloppy Lionesses salvage draw Nikita Parris's late penalty saves England's blushes as they throw away a two-goal lead to draw with Belgium in their first game since the World Cup. BBC News - Published on August 29, 2019	Belgium v England: Jodie Taylor opens the scoring for the Lionesses Jodie Taylor's fine finish gives England a first-half lead against Belgium in their friendly in Leuven. BBC News - Published on August 29, 2019
Lionesses: Striker Fran Kirby and defender Alex Greenwood out with injuries Chelsea striker Fran Kirby and Lyon defender Alex Greenwood withdraw from the England squad with injury. BBC News - Published on August 26, 2019	England women concede eight to Dutch in semi-final thrashing England women are thrashed 8-0 by defending champions the Netherlands in the EuroHockey Championships semi-finals. BBC News - Published on August 23, 2019
England women friendlies to be shown live on BBC TV BBC TV will show live coverage of England women's friendly internationals against Belgium and Norway. BBC News - Published on August 23, 2019	EuroHockey Championships 2019: England qualify for semis after narrow Belarus win England's women qualify for the semi-finals of the EuroHockey Championships after labouring to a 4-3 victory over Belarus in Antwerp. BBC News - Published on August 21, 2019
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Toni Duggan: England forward leaves Barcelona after two seasons England forward Toni Duggan leaves Barcelona after two seasons with the Women's Champions League finalists. BBC News - Published on July 5, 2019	Karen Carney: England and Chelsea midfielder announces retirement England and Chelsea midfielder Karen Carney announces her retirement aged 31 after a career that included reaching the Women's World Cup semi-finals twice. BBC News - Published on July 5, 2019
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