'The Lionesses' partners can help them win World Cup - it's all about confidence'

Lioness star Ella Toone celebrated her birthday with heartfelt messages from her footballer boyfriend Joe Bunney and best pal Alessia Russo. Striker Ella helped her team beat Germany in the Euros final last year and was again a stand out player during this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup, having scored against Australia in the semi-finals. The moment made history as Ella became the first England player, for both the men's and women's teams to score in a quarter-final, semi-final and final of major international tournaments.

England women's football star Leah Williamson has condemned the president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales for kissing Spanish midfielder Jenni Hermoso after Spain won the FIFA Women's World Cup in August. Luis was seen planting a kiss on Jenni's lips as he congratulated the team for storming to victory against England in the final match of the tournament, which took place in Australia.

Lioness Alex Greenwood was seen with a black eye as she left her hotel in Australia on Monday (August 21) as the England squad began their journey home.

The family and friends of England's Ella Toone boasted their pride of the Lioness at the Union Arms during the women's World Cup Final. Fans packed out the pub which has a giant mural of the 23-year-old attacking midfielder on its outside wall.

Manchester United Women's goalkeeper Mary Earps was forced to pick herself off the floor to claim the World Cup Golden Glove after England were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the final on Sunday.

England Women have lost the Women's World Cup final, making Spain world champions.The European champions lost 1-0 to Spain, in the historic final at Sydney's Stadium Australia. England started the game well, as they seemed to have quashed any nerves when Lauren Hemp hit the crossbar on the 15 minute mark. Just minuets later, Lionesses keeper Mary Earps made a sensational save to deny Salma Paralluelo from five yards out.

The England women's team is set to face Spain in today's FIFA Women's World Cup final, 20 August, where the team will be hoping to bring back the trophy to go along with the European Championship they won last summer. And as everyone who's ever played a team sport will know, it helps to fuel up prior to a match, and that's even more true for professional footballers.

The players starting in England women's first ever World Cup final have been named ahead of their historic fixture against Spain.

The Lionesses' have proved that just because you're a professional footballer doesn't mean you can't be glam on the pitch, from elegant manicures to lengthy lashes. The England women's national football team have made it to the final of theWomen's World Cup 2023 after beating co-hosts Australia on Wednesday, 16 August and they all looked stunning as they were doing so.

Tensions are high as England prepare to take on Spain in the final of the FIFA Women's World Cup today (Sunday August 20).

The moment Ella Toone's stunning semi-final goal against Australia hit the back of the net, the nation went wild. But in one pub in Greater Manchester this meant more.

England Lionesses are hoping to make history today as they take part in the Women's World Cup final. The team will face Spain at the 75,000-plus capacity Stadium Australia on Sunday morning.

England's Lionesses have soared through the FIFA Women's World Cup this year with a whopping winning streak throughout the tournament, including during their semi-final clash against Australia. Now heading to take on Spain in what will be a nail-biting final on Sunday 20 August, the team have revealed one unique supersition they credit with ensuring a win.

England's date with destiny is looming large. Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses are set to represent the nation in its first football World Cup final since 1966.

They are the nation's heroes, on the cusp of World Cup glory.

England are into the Women’s World Cup final for the first time after beating Australia in the semi-final on Wednesday.

Piccadilly Gardens will be showing the Women's World Cup final with thousands expected to enjoy the nail-biting match against Spain on the big screen.

The Lionesses are one step closer to securing the winning World Cup title after beating Australia 3-1 in the Semi-Finals earlier today. Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo and Sam Keer were the stars of the match, scoring a goal each to secure the impressive win ahead of Sunday’s final with Spain.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have led the messages of congratulations as the victorious Lionesses reached their first ever World Cup final. England booked their place in Sunday’s final with a thrilling 3-1 win over co-hosts Australia in front of a crowd of 75,784 in Sydney on Wednesday. Ella Toone opened the scoring for the Lionesses after 36 minutes when she thumped the ball home from 10 yards when Australia failed to clear a Lauren Hemp cross.

Ella Toone previously revealed the special meaning behind her goal celebrations as England took on Australia in the semi-final of the Women's World Cup.The footballer, 23, is currently in Australia and New Zealand hoping to take the Lionesses to the final after a nail-biting match against the national team. During the match Ella, who plays as an attacking midfielder for Women's Super League club Manchester United, scored a stunning strike in the 36th-minute.