All news by author: Laura Hartley

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Small print of Nike's U-turn on Mary Earps shirt row leaves a lot to be desired
As Mary Earps pointed out, her Manchester United goalkeeper kit is the third best-seller across the men's and women's teams, so why has it taken Nike till now to get her England jersey in shops?
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Nike finally U-turn on Mary Earps row and agree to sell England goalkeeper shirt
Mary Earps spoke out prior to the Women's World Cup, and despite that and a petition, Nike had cemented themselves into not taking any action until now
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England star Alex Greenwood shows off gruesome bruise from head injury
The Manchester City and England star posted a gruesome image of her bruised eye to her Instagram followers in the first update she has personally shared on the injury after being pictured at the airport
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BBC host Gabby Logan reignites Mary Earps' England shirt row with dig at Nike
Before a ball was kicked at the Women's World Cup, Nike made the decision not to sell any replica goalkeeper kits, including the two Earps wore in Australia and New Zealand
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England lose in World Cup Final - Reaction as Lionesses left heartbroken
England's World Cup dream is over after Spain proved a step too far for the Lionesses, as Sarina Wiegman's side fell to a 1-0 defeat at Stadium Australia, beaten by Olga Carmona's fine first-half strike
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Devastated Mary Earps consoled by heartbroken teammates after superb display
England fell to defeat in their first-ever Women's World Cup final and number one goalkeeper Mary Earps was inconsolable at the final whistle after she saved a penalty
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Prize money each England player will earn if they win Women’s World Cup
England face Spain in the World Cup final in Sydney with Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses looking to add the game's biggest title to the European Championship crown won on home soil last summer
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Women's World Cup live - Wiegman faced with James headache for World Cup final
The Lionesses face Spain in 24 hours while Sweden and Australia face each other at 9am BST on Saturday morning for third place
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'A reminder to Gianni Infantino - you've clearly not been paying attention'
FIFA's president has sparked controversy with his latest comments regarding women in football on the eve of the biggest World Cup in the history of the female game
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Women's World Cup prize money - How much final winners will earn with victory
England meet Spain in Sunday's World Cup Final in Sydney with a record-breaking prize pot on offer to whomever comes out on top and lands the women's game's biggest prize
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Women's World Cup live: Wiegman press conference latest as Spain lead Sweden
Sarina Wiegman is set to speak to the media ahead of Wednesday's semi-final against Australia on Wednesday while Spain take on Sweden in the other last-four match
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Women's National League confirm U-turn after World Cup final backlash
The FA Women's National League clubs had originally agreed for the first day of the season to kick off on the same day as the Women's World Cup final
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Send a message to England and cheer on Lionesses in the World Cup final
England are one game from glory after beating hosts Australia to reach the World Cup final, so it's time to show your support for Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses
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Where to buy new England Lionesses World Cup 2023 home and away kit
This year's women's England football kit was debuted by the squad ahead of the Women's World Cup - and the kit is now on sale as the Lionesses bid for glory in Sunday's final
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Meaning behind Australia Women's football team nickname 'The Matildas'
World Cup hosts Australia face England in a heavyweight semi-final clash at Stadium Australia for a place in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, August 20 - but why are they called 'The Matildas'?
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Beth Mead opens up on World Cup regrets after England semi-final heartbreak
Speaking exclusively to Mirror Football, Arsenal and England star Beth Mead opened up on what she wish she did at the 2019 World Cup - and her hopes for the Lionesses about to take to the pitch against Australia
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England vs Australia embroiled in 'spy-gate' controversy ahead of semi-final
The rivalry from the historic enemy lines between Australia and England in cricket, is being built around football - with it only the Lionesses' third meeting with Australia since 2018
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David Warner takes swipe at England's Lionesses ahead of semi-final showdown
The Ashes is an age-old cricketing rivalry between Australia and England - and the stars of the show are digging up old territory they haven't quite forgotten in a dig at possible new rivalries
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BBC drop clanger by using wrong faces for Spain World Cup XI with fans furious
BBC coverage of the first Women's World Cup semi-final wasn't going to plan as sound issues continue - but fans have noticed something not quite right with the graphics
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England into Women's World Cup semi-final after hard fought Colombia battle
ENGLAND 2-1 COLOMBIA: The Lionesses fought a tough battle against a physical Colombian side but Alessia Russo's winner in the second half ensured a place in the semi-finals against hosts Australia
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England fans fume at 'pathetic' ref as Lionesses floored by physical Colombia
Colombia, who were expected to be the most physical side England would play so far, have proved it already in the first half - and fans are not happy
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Australia defy France to reach World Cup semi-final after penalty shootout chaos
AUSTRALIA 0-0 FRANCE (Pens 7-6): The penultimate quarter-final went all the way to penalties after a battle between both sides saw a 0-0 draw at the end of both 90 minutes and extra time
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FIFA explain Lauren James decision as Lioness star escapes three-game ban
Lauren James will be able to play for England in the Women's World Cup final if the Lionesses make it all the way - after FIFA confirmed that the striker will be handed a two-game ban
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Lauren James told she will "regret" sending off after "red mist descended"
Former Lioness Sue Smith has spoken about the incident, while the decision is yet to be made on whether James' ban will be just the one game or upgraded to more
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England through to Women's World Cup last eight after beating Nigeria on pens
England v Nigeria went to extra-time after an extremely nervy 90 minutes - with some of those spent with just 10 women on the pitch after a Lauren James red card