The Injury Times
Reporting from the sidelines of women’s football: Injuries, recovery, and beyond.
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Category: Lionesses
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Braving the Conversation On The Tooney & Russo Show (on BBC Sounds), Lionesses Alessia Russo and Ella Toone opened up about a topic rarely discussed in public: pregnancy and career in women’s football. Both praised the FA and clubs’ improved maternity policies, acknowledging the progress made in recent years. Players and coaches are now entitled…
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Source: https://www.tsn.ca/soccer/brighton-midfielder-fran-kirby-announces-her-retirement-from-england-duty-1.2316263 What Happened? England and Brighton midfielder Fran Kirby, 31, has announced her retirement from international football, just weeks before Euro 2025. Kirby, who earned 77 caps and scored 19 goals for England, confirmed that her last appearance came as a substitute during the Lionesses’ 6–0 win over Portugal in the Nations League. She…
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What Happened? England defender and vice‑captain Millie Bright has pulled out of contention for England’s Euro 2025 squad, citing both physical and mental exhaustion. The 31-year-old Chelsea stalwart announced her decision on Instagram just before squad selections, noting she “can’t give 100% mentally or physically”. The Toll of a Grueling Season Following a packed season where…
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