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Kathryn Batte - Football Writer for the Daily Mail

Specialise in women's football including the WSL and the Lionesses. History graduate at The University of York and Journalism Masters at The University of Sheffield. Started on the MailOnline trainee scheme and spent five months on the sports desk at the Liverpool Echo. Long suffering Hull City fan.

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England team-mates Lauren James and Beth Mead explain how they intend to fight off the threat from EACH OTHER ahead of the start of the Women's Super League season

19/09/24 07:15

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY KATHRYN BATTE: Even though James and Mead are firm friends from their experience of playing together for England, speaking to two players from rival clubs was not the usual interview format. A new Women's Super League season begins on Friday and both James and Mead took time out of their busy schedules to speak to Mail Sport about their preparations, new arrivals, managerial changes and more. James' Chelsea will face Aston Villla first up, while Mead's Arsenal will tackle Manchester City....read

Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton opens up on her battle with Mary Earps for an England spot, the 'language barrier' with Sonia Bompastor... and her affection for classical music!
19/09/24 11:00
KATHRYN BATTE: Hannah Hampton is not often caught off guard but a question about her musical talent has thrown the Chelsea and England goalkeeper.
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Instinctive Andre Onana is living up to his Italian nickname, former youth coach laments star's summer exit - and it's back to school for Kobbie Mainoo
17/09/24 04:00
MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Goalkeepers normally do their homework on potential penalty-takes - but Onana was nearly caught out by Cameron Archer
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Danny Ings showed why he can still be a valuable member of the West Ham team with 95th minute equaliser against Fulham as he admits goal 'meant the world' to him
15/09/24 09:33
Ings, who had been left out of the squad for the 3-1 defeat by Manchester City before the international break, would probably not have made the bench but for an injury to Niclas Fullkrug.
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Fulham 1-1 West Ham: Danny Ings nets 95th-minute equaliser to steal a point for the Hammers as his last-gasp strike cancels out Raul Jimenez's first-half opener
14/09/24 03:58
KATHRYN BATTE AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Danny Ings had remained adamant all summer that he did not want to leave West Ham.
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West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui issues Niclas Fullkrug fitness update that contradicts earlier statement by Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann
12/09/24 02:21
While Nagelsmann said the injury was not serious, the Germany boss added: 'He will have to take a few days off. He will not be playing in the Premier League at the weekend.'
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The rising trend of small shin pads - why are stars such as Jack Grealish risking serious injury for fashion, superstition and comfortability?
07/09/24 04:00
KATHRYN BATTE: The Manchester City star has rolled his socks down and worn children's shin pads since his breakthrough and it has become a trademark others have replicated.
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The Women's Championship is set to begin but financial pressures are rearing their ugly head again with only 11 clubs taking place and the riches of the WSL a million miles away, writes KATHRYN BATTE
06/09/24 05:47
KATHRYN BATTE: A poor relation of the Women's Super League is how one source described the Women's Championship to Mail Sport last month as the new season prepares to get underway.
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Arsenal edge closer to women's Champions League qualification with 6-0 drubbing of Rangers as Caitlin Foord scores four goals
04/09/24 10:06
KATHRYN BATTE AT MEADOW PARK: Arsenal thrashed Rangers 6-0 to edge a step closer to Champions League qualification in front of supporters at Meadow Park.
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Why Ten Hag's job is still in danger despite club backing, why Casemiro wasn't sold to Saudi Arabia and the new academy star who could solve the striker crisis
03/09/24 04:00
CHRIS WHEELER, NATHAN SALT, LIAM MORGAN AND KATHRYN BATTE: The flipside for Ten Hag now is there are no excuses if he cannot produce a winning team.
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Kevin De Bruyne says Erling Haaland is the greatest in the box he has ever played with after star striker netted another hat-trick against West Ham
02/09/24 05:00
Kevin De Bruyne has had the pleasure of assisting many a top goalscorer in his time - Sergio Aguero, Fernando Torres and Romelu Lukaku to name a few.
West Ham 1-3 Man City PLAYER RATINGS: Which City star is justifying his selection ahead of Kyle Walker? Who showed he's an able deputy for Rodri? And who struggled for the Hammers?
31/08/24 06:39
KATHRYN BATTE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Just a week on from his heroics against Ipswich, the unstoppable Haaland put the Hammers to the sword.
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JULEN LOPETEGUI EXCLUSIVE: Iron Maiden's hero bringing his heavy metal style to West Ham with an obsession for football and no time for caution
30/08/24 04:00
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY KATHRYN BATTE: Lopetegui has been tasked with overhauling West Ham's style of play, so it is perhaps no surprise he has spent so much time on the training pitch.
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West Ham 1-0 Bournemouth: Andoni Iraola left FUMING after a second handball controversy in four days as Jarrod Bowen's 88th-minute winner sees Hammers reach Carabao Cup third round
28/08/24 08:42
WEST HAM 1-0 BOURNEMOUTH - KATHRYN BATTE AT LONDON STADIUM: Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola blasted officials after a second handball controversy in four days.
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West Ham Women pay tribute to Dylan Tombides 10 years on from his tragic death, as Rehanne Skinner's side don DT38 t-shirts during pre-season tour of Western Australia
28/08/24 12:44
Tombides was tragically diagnosed with testicular cancer while representing his country at the 2011 FIFA U17 World Cup. He passed away in April 2014, aged 20.
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Maddy Cusack Foundation has raised £50,000 since her death aged 27 last September... as items including signed shirts from David Beckham and Phil Foden are donated for auction to help raise funds
28/08/24 07:27
Cusack, who was the Blades' longest serving player and their first to reach 100 appearances, died at her home in Horsley, Derbyshire, on September 20 last year.
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Lauren Smith resigns as Bristol City women's manager - leaving the club in chaos with just two weeks until the start of the Championship season
26/08/24 05:43
KATHRYN BATTE: Lauren Smith has left her position as Bristol City women's manager after informing the club and players of her decision to resign ahead of the start of the Championship season.
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West Ham's Tomas Soucek says saving Crystal Palace ball boy was a better feeling than scoring at Selhurst Park
25/08/24 09:30
KATHRYN BATTE AT SELHURST PARK: Soucek said that stopping a ball boy from being crushed was a better feeling than scoring in Julen Lopetegui's first win in charge of West Ham.
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Crystal Palace 0-2 West Ham: Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen strike in six minute spell - as Julen Lopetegui earns first win as Hammers boss
24/08/24 03:58
The Hammers had not registered a shot on target before the pair came off the bench. Within nine minutes of their introductions, goals from Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen sealed victory.
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Jaap Stam's club talks after his Erik ten Hag 'has to go' comments, there's still hope for £50m Jarrad Branthwaite transfer - and how Alejandro Garnacho is putting extra work in
20/08/24 04:00
Jaap Stam dominated headlines after he was a guest on the 'Up Front with Simon Jordan' podcast where it appeared he called for the sacking of his fellow Dutchman.
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Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner says referee Sam Barrott is a 'great man' after he admitted he made a mistake in ruling out Eberechi Eze's free-kick against Brentford
18/08/24 11:33
Eze thought he had put Palace ahead in the first half when his long-range strike deceived Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken at his near post. But Barrott blew his whistle for a foul in the box.
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West Ham's old issues resurface in first game under Julen Lopetegui despite significant defensive reinforcements as they lose 2-1 to Aston Villa at home
18/08/24 09:49
KATHRYN BATTE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: There may be a new manager in the home dugout of the London Stadium but old problems remain in terms of the Hammers' defence.
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Brentford 2-1 Crystal Palace: Yoane Wissa bundles home late winner as Bees begin new season with a London derby win despite Ivan Toney being left out amid uncertainty over his future
18/08/24 02:58
KATHRYN BATTE AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Toney may be ready to move on from Brentford. What has been overlooked is that his team may also be ready to move on from him.
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THE NOTEBOOK: Julen Lopetegui can't stop worrying West Ham trait despite major defensive investment, while Aston Villa's new £50m star Andre Onana makes instant impact
17/08/24 08:16
KATHRYN BATTE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Aston Villa made a winning start to the 2024-25 Premier League season with a 2-1 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium.
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Julen Lopetegui insists West Ham will not put 'limits on their dreams' as Hammers hope to challenge for Europe after spending £120m on new signings
16/08/24 09:30
KATHRYN BATTE: The Hammers have recruited eight signings so far and the expectation among supporters and the board is that they will compete for a place in Europe this season.
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Julen Lopetegui claims Jarrod Bowen will rise to the challenge of becoming West Ham captain and insists he's 'not concerned' about the winger being weighed down by the armband
15/08/24 02:07
KATHRYN BATTE: Julen Lopetegui believes Jarrod Bowen will rise to the challenge of becoming West Ham captain and is confident he has made the right appointment.
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Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor insists she will bring a 'different vision and philosophy' to former manager Emma Hayes... and claims she does NOT feel the pressure after joining the Blues
15/08/24 11:34
KATHRYN BATTE: As Sonia Bompastor walked into her first press conference, a big smile on her face, it quickly became clear the Blues found someone who is ready to take on that challenge.
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Why West Ham believe a 'unique' summer has them set up for Premier League success... after spending £120m, with a new captain lined up and a star looking set for the bench
13/08/24 04:00
KATHRYN BATTE: The club's expenditure has surpassed £120million, with the likes of Max Kilman, Niclas Fullkrug and Crysencio Summerville having all completed moves.
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West Ham starlet George Earthy, 19, set to join Bristol City on a season-long loan... as the Hammers' 'mini Mark Noble' searches for more game time
13/08/24 02:46
West Ham youngster George Earthy is set to join Championship club Bristol City on a season-long loan, after making his senior debut for the Hammers last campaign.
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka joins West Ham in £15m deal from Man United as the right back admits 'it was a no-brainer' as he signs seven-year deal at the London Stadium
13/08/24 11:43
KATHRYN BATTE: The right back has signed a seven-year deal at the London Stadium and becomes the Hammers eighth signing of the summer.
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Max Kilman opens up on swapping non-league for Premier League and how his mum pushed him through his footballing journey to become West Ham's £40m star defender
01/08/24 05:12
EXCLUSIVE BY KATHRYN BATTE: 'Hard work'. Two words Max Kilman uses to describe his remarkable rise from non-league to Premier League. Kathryn Batte speaks to him to learn how
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Ray Winstone hits out at West Ham over extortionate season ticket prices as Hollywood actor claims: 'It's a f***ing liberty' before questioning how fans can afford to take their kids
01/08/24 05:00
From 2024-2025, the Hammers will phase out concession tickets by moving them to the upper tiers of the London Stadium and also into lower priced ticket bands.
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Lauren Hemp backs new team-mate Vivianne Miedema to make an instant impact at Manchester City and insists they can form a strong partnership next season
23/07/24 01:42
Miedema joined City on a free transfer from Arsenal earlier this month and will come up against her former side in the first game of the Women's Super League season.
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WSL FIXTURES 2024-25: Vivianne Miedema set for immediate return to Arsenal with new club Man City on opening weekend - as Chelsea begin life without Emma Hayes at home to Aston Villa
22/07/24 01:00
KATHRYN BATTE: Miedema, who is the WSL's all-time leading scorer, left Arsenal when her contract expired in the summer and joined WSL rivals City earlier this month.
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Revealed: What England and Gareth Southgate plan to do next after the Three Lions boss announced he was quitting without telling his players first
17/07/24 01:00
Eddie Howe, Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino and Lee Carsley are among the early contenders to replace the 53-year-old, who confirmed his departure with a heartfelt statement.
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Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman waves away speculation that she could take over from Gareth Southgate - as she praises 'incredible' outgoing England coach
16/07/24 08:44
KATHRYN BATTE: Wiegman, who led the Lionesses to victory at Euro 2022 and reached last summer's World Cup final, is under contract with the women's team until 2027.
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England 0-0 Sweden: Lionesses secure automatic qualification to Euro 2025 as defending champions keep hosts at bay to grind out goalless draw
16/07/24 06:52
KATHRYN BATTE IN GOTHENBURG: They have found it difficult to reach the levels they set for themselves in recent times but, importantly, they will be in Switzerland to defend their title.
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Sarina Wiegman reveals how long it took her to get over the Lionesses' World Cup final heartbreak as Gareth Southgate contemplates his future following England's Euro 2024 final defeat
15/07/24 05:00
KATHRYN BATTE: Wiegman, who led the Lionesses to glory at Euro 2022 , also lost the 2019 World Cup final with the Netherlands before last summer's heartache.
England 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway find the target at Carrow Road as the Lionesses take a step closer to qualification for Euro 2025
12/07/24 08:53
KATHRYN BATTE AT CARROW ROAD: There was just 45 seconds on the clock when chants of 'It's Coming Home' rang around Carrow Road.
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Brighton sign England Women's U19 goalkeeper Hannah Poulter on a three-year deal after fending off competition from Tottenham, Everton and West Ham
11/07/24 02:00
EXCLUSIVE BY KATHRYN BATTE: Mail Sport reported last month that Poulter had interest from a host of Women's Super League clubs, including Tottenham, West Ham and Everton.
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Sarina Wiegman admits Ollie Watkins' dramatic winner to send England through to Euro 2024 final at expense of the Netherlands 'hurt' as Dutch coach offers advice to Gareth Southgate
11/07/24 11:35
Wiegman has become an honorary Englishwoman since leading the Lionesses to a historic victory at Euro 2022 before reaching last year's World Cup final home the trophy.
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Millie Bright insists Lionesses can shine a spotlight on 'unacceptable situations' in the women's game - a week after news Blackburn are set to pay players just £9,000-a-season
10/07/24 05:34
KATHRYN BATTE: While women's football has witnessed significant growth since England won the Euros in 2022, further down the pyramid players are still encountering issues.
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England's Lionesses - but maybe not their coaching staff - are backing Gareth Southgate's side to go all the way at Euro 2024, two years after they conquered the continent
09/07/24 06:40
England striker Alessia Russo has backed Southgate's side to block out the noise and replicate the Lionesses' Euro 2022 victory by triumphing in Germany this summer.
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England's support set to be outnumbered for the first time at Euro 2024 with Netherlands expected to have a 60% share of the crowd for the Dortmund semi-final clash
07/07/24 05:58
The Dutch have already scored an early victory after it emerged that at least half of Dortmund's famous 'Yellow Wall' will turn orange. UEFA have allocated 50 per cent of the area to Dutch fans.
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Sheffield United women's players left in the dark over their futures with only TWO squad members under contract and the club yet to inform stars of their salaries ahead of the new season
03/07/24 12:17
EXCLUSIVE BY KATHRYN BATTE: Mail Sport understands only two members of the squad are still under contract, with several players' deals having expired at the end of the last campaign.
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Blackburn Rovers set to pay their women's players just £9,000-a-year salaries next season with owners Venky's under investigation in India over a tax dispute
02/07/24 12:08
EXCLUSIVE BY KATHRYN BATTE: Blackburn Rovers are planning to pay their women's team players salaries of just £9,000-a-year for the upcoming season.
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Arsenal sign Spanish World Cup winner Mariona Caldentey on a free transfer from Barcelona... as the Gunners make statement of intent to overhaul Chelsea at the top of the WSL
02/07/24 09:00
KATHRYN BATTE: The 28-year-old forward, who will wear the No 8 shirt, arrives in north London having won 25 trophies in 10 years with the Catalans.
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West Ham chief Tim Steidten insists club's summer transfer strategy has not been impacted by Lucas Paqueta's spot-fixing charges
01/07/24 09:30
Paqueta is accused of deliberately being booked in four Premier League matches so that either he and his friends could profit from bets placed on him being carded.
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England star Mary Earps joins PSG on a free transfer after turning down new deal at Man United... with the goalkeeper signing a two-year contract in France
01/07/24 04:54
KATHRYN BATTE: Earps turned down the offer of a new contract from Manchester United, with the goalkeeper claiming the club's ambitions did not align with hers.
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West Ham chief Tim Steidten promises a 'busy summer' for the Hammers in the transfer window - as he insists new boss Julen Lopetegui will not have to sell to comply with PSR rules
01/07/24 03:08
KATHRYN BATTE: While Lopetegui will still give his input on potential signings, Steidten has the lead role of ensuring deals get done.
West Ham reveal new official sleeve partner for the 2024-25 season with HILARIOUS advert featuring former star of The Inbetweeners
01/07/24 11:56
KATHRYN BATTE: The Hammers has expanded their existing partnership with Intuit QuickBooks Ltd, whose logo will now appear on the sleeve of shirts worn by the men's and women's first teams.
Inside Man United Women's year from hell: Star players flee, Sir Jim Ratcliffe irks fans with 'disrespectful' comments and Mason Greenwood saga causes social media pile-on
28/06/24 11:00
Manchester United Women have had the week from hell, and it caps a chaotic year at the club that has only been made worse by the arrival of INEOS.
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England goalkeeper Mary Earps set to LEAVE Man United to join PSG on a free transfer after rejecting a new contract to begin a new challenge abroad
25/06/24 05:44
KATHRYN BATTE: Earps, who joined United in 2019, is out of contract and will be able to sign for the French club on a free transfer after rejecting the offer of a new deal with the Red Devils.
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Man United women's fans voice their anger with Sir Jim Ratcliffe after club's co-owner gave questions on Marc Skinner's side short shrift and admits plans for the team are 'TBC'
24/06/24 05:27
United fans have been left fuming with Jim Ratcliffe, saying he has little interest in developing the women's team as a priority, despite them having won the FA Cup last season.
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Andy Robertson is world class and has won the lot, so why don't the Tartan Army sing their captain's name?
22/06/24 10:00
Andy Robertson's status as the most decorated player in this Scotland team has perhaps been more of a burden than a blessing for the defender over the last five years.
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West Ham will not give up on their pursuit of Max Kilman - despite having £25m offer for the Wolves defender rejected... as Julen Lopetegui's side identify him as a priority target
21/06/24 05:06
KATHRYN BATTE: As first reported by the Telegraph, Wolves turned down the Hammers' first approach for the 27-year-old defender, who signed a new five-year contract last summer.
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England Women's U19 goalkeeper Hannah Poulter is being eyed by multiple WSL clubs this summer - including Tottenham, Everton and West Ham
08/06/24 05:18
EXCLUSIVE BY KATHRYN BATTE: One club who finished in the top three last season are also thought to be keeping tabs on the goalkeeper alongside Championship sides.
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Georgia Stanway reveals Lionesses captain Leah Williamson held a crucial team meeting ahead of their 2-1 triumph over France... with England's stars admitting they were NOT happy with standard of recent performances
04/06/24 11:29
Georgia Stanway said England captain Leah Williamson held a team meeting before their win over France, in which players said they were not satisfied with the standard of recent performances.
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France 1-2 England: Lionesses exact revenge on Les Bleus as Georgia Stanway and Alessia Russo strike to boost Euro 2025 qualification hopes
04/06/24 08:57
KATHRYN BATTE AT THE STADE GEOFFREY-GUICHARD: It is when their credentials are thrown into question that this England team seem to produce their best performances.
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No offence to Newcastle and Norwich, but the Lionesses should make Wembley a permanent home, writes KATHRYN BATTE
04/06/24 09:57
KATHRYN BATTE: I am not suggesting that England would have beaten France at Wembley, but there is perhaps something to be said for the importance of familiarity.
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Beth Mead admits England have 'a target on our backs' after winning Euro 2022 but backs the Lionesses to 'beat France comfortably' ahead of second clash in FIVE DAYS with Les Bleus
04/06/24 09:02
KATHRYN BATTE: The Lionesses take on Les Bleus for a second time in five days in Saint-Etienne on Tuesday evening and find themselves in desperate need of a result.
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England's flat performance against France is a sight that is becoming all too familiar... so why have the Lionesses lost their groove?
01/06/24 10:21
France's 2-1 victory at St James' Park put more than a dent in the Lionesses' qualification hopes for the 2025 European Championship.
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England 1-2 France: Elisa De Almeida and Marie-Antoinette Katoto strike to hurt Lionesses' hopes of qualifying for Euro 2025 after Beth Mead opened the scoring and Mary Earps went off injured within eight minutes
31/05/24 09:01
KATHRYN BATTE AT ST JAMES' PARK: England used to relish playing in front of a home crowd under Sarina Wiegman, but it is starting to feel like that magic is wearing off.
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Man City's Bunny Shaw WINS player of the year at Women's Football Awards after stellar campaign... as Lioness duo Mary Earps and Georgia Stanway also pick up gongs at star-studded London event
30/05/24 08:15
KATHRYN BATTE: Shaw, who also won the Football Writers' award earlier this month, enjoyed an outstanding season with 21 goals in 18 games.
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Lauren James will MISS England's crucial Euro 2025 qualifier with France due to a foot injury... as Sarina Wiegman claims she 'did everything' to be ready but will also miss next week's return fixture
30/05/24 07:47
KATHRYN BATTE: James, who has withdrawn from the squad, has been carrying the injury for a number of weeks and was used sparingly in Chelsea's final fixtures of the season.
Lioness star Lauren Hemp on meeting Prince William and picking up her MBE: 'I was too busy thinking about my next curtsy to remember how many goals I've scored!'
30/05/24 06:39
KATHRYN BATTE: Not much fazes Man City star Lauren Hemp on the football pitch these days, but having to curtsey in front of Prince William was new territory.
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England legend Rachel Yankey on cutting off her hair to play football with the boys as Gatorade's 'Confidence Coaches' aim to smash barriers and stop girls leaving the sport
30/05/24 02:07
KATHRYN BATTE IN BILBAO: Research has shown that 40 percent of teenage girls lack confidence when it comes to playing sport.
Chelsea Women confirm Sonia Bompastor as their new manager following Emma Hayes' exit... as the former Lyon boss pens four-year deal with the Blues
29/05/24 04:00
KATHRYN BATTE: It had been the worst kept secret in women's football that Bompastor, 43, would succeed Hayes - who left to become the manager of the United States national team.
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Chelsea defender Millie Bright admits latest knee injury has been the 'hardest one' as she eyes first England appearance in seven months against France
28/05/24 06:00
KATHRYN BATTE: Bright, who captained the Lionesses at the World Cup last year, missed the second half of the season with Chelsea due to a recurrence of a previous knee injury.
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The secret is out on the next Chelsea women's manager, writes KATHRYN BATTE... but whether Sonia Bompastor will succeed remains to be seen
27/05/24 05:00
KATHRYN BATTE - THE WORLD OF WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: The first time had been in French, but because the question that had been asked was not translated, it was later repeated in English.
England captain Leah Williamson signs a new Arsenal deal after her return from a nine-month absence following an ACL injury
27/05/24 09:48
Williamson, who joined Arsenal at the age of eight, has made 232 appearances for the club, and won six trophies. Mail Sport understands that the extension is longer than one year.
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Barcelona 2-0 Lyon: Jonatan Giraldez's side clinch back-to-back Women's Champions League titles... as Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas' strikes seal victory
25/05/24 06:01
KATHRYN BATTE AT THE SAN MAMES STADIUM: The French side had been the powerhouse of women's football between 2011 and 2022 - winning a eight European trophies.
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West Ham confirm Julen Lopetegui as their manager after he turned down Bayern Munich, with ex-Real Madrid boss back in the Premier League after leaving Wolves in transfer cash row
23/05/24 10:02
The Spaniard has signed a two-year contract, with the option for an extra year, and takes over from David Moyes - who left the club at the end of last season.
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Scotland will LOCK OUT fans for their Women's team's Euro qualifier against Israel after security fears of 'planned disruption' from the stands
21/05/24 12:21
KATHRYN BATTE: The fixture will take place at Hampden Park on May 31 but without fans in attendance after the Scottish FA were alerted to the potential for planned disruptions to the match.
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Emma Hayes helped transform women's football in this country... but after her exit from Chelsea, it has to move on without her, writes KATHRYN BATTE
20/05/24 05:50
KATHRYN BATTE: For the last 12 years Emma Hayes has been the face of women's football here. She has driven the game forward, pushed for higher standards, better facilities and more coverage.
Chelsea dramatically seize the opportunity to give Emma Hayes a perfect send off... but in truth Man City threw the title away, writes KATHRYN BATTE
19/05/24 04:02
KATHRYN BATTE AT OLD TRAFFORD: The truth is that City threw it away. They were in control of their own destiny when Chelsea were beaten 4-3 by Liverpool on May 1.
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Emma Hayes reveals she missed sharing a drink with Sir Alex Ferguson as she was too busy celebrating after her Chelsea side thrashed Man United 6-0 to win the WSL title in her final match in charge of the Blues
18/05/24 08:22
Ferguson, who regularly speaks with Hayes, was in the crowd at Old Trafford and had planned to have a chat with the 47-year-old, who will take up the manager's job with the United States this summer.
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Man United 0-6 Chelsea: Emma Hayes' side deliver fairytale farewell for departing boss in style... as Blues are crowned WSL champions for a historic FIFTH consecutive season
18/05/24 03:59
MANCHESTER UNITED 0-6 CHELSEA - KATHRYN BATTE AT OLD TRAFFORD: Her Chelsea team did not just get the job done, they annihilated Manchester United on their own turf.
Emma Hayes claims that press conferences are 'OUT-DATED' in her final presser as Chelsea boss before dramatic final day... with Blues looking to seal title at Manchester United
17/05/24 02:50
KATHRYN BATTE: It was perhaps fitting that in Emma Hayes' final pre-match press conference as Chelsea manager she told us all that press conferences are out-dated.
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Barcelona plotting swoop for Man United and England star Ella Toone... but the Spanish giants would need to pay a significant fee to prize her away from the club
16/05/24 12:53
EXCLUSIVE: Toone, who is United's all-time leading goalscorer and record appearance holder, has caught the eye of the Catalans - who already have a number of English players in their ranks.
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