Marc Skinner confirms that all of Ella Toone, Elisabeth Terland, Lisa Naalsund and Gabby George have had options for another year exercised in their deals. All four now under contract until the summer of 2027, having been set to become free agents at the end of this season.

Bethany England interview 🗣️ On ‘the hardest six months’ after swapping Chelsea for Tottenham, thriving under pressure, the cultural shift at Spurs and loads more ⬇️

As the WSL hits its halfway point this weekend, a look at the state of the title race. Is Chelsea's incredible run as champions of England coming to an end? Or will Man City let them back in? Still plenty of twists and turns to come, for sure...

FT: Man Utd 0-3 Lyon Scoreline reflects the game better in the end. United didn't have a shot on target all game and struggled to really lay a glove on Lyon, even if they got into the game more after the break. Melchie Dumornay was outstanding.

3-0, Dumornay. Clinical stuff. She's been outstanding, again

2-0, Dumornay with an absolutely beauty. Best player on the pitch all night and deserves to get on the scoresheet. That should do it for Lyon, with less than 10 minutes to go.

Janssen on now, replacing Sandberg

Katoto, Diani and Shrader all coming on for Lyon

Miyazawa looks to be in as she nicks possession off Heaps, but it's good covering defending by Sombath. Endler does then kick the ball out of play trying to get it back to her defender and it produces a real roar from the home fans. Feels like the HT subs have lifted them a bit.

It's a triple Man Utd sub as Toone, Zigotti and Park all enter the game. Off go Awujo, Williams and Naalsund, the latter of whom Giraldez was furious didn't get a second yellow just before the break.

Ella Toone coming on at half time

HT: Man Utd 0-1 Lyon Chawinga's header the difference at the break, giving Lyon a lead they fully deserve. Not had tons of chances besides that, with a Hegerberg header the most notable since, but in total control. Malard did have a good chance at the other end, but way over.

1-0 Lyon, Chawinga. Initially great defending by Riviere, who thwarts Hegerberg after Chawinga put her through on goal. But Lyon recycle it well and Engen delivers a lovely cross that Chawinga can glance in. Tullis-Joyce will want that one back.

#UWCL team news 🚨 🔴 Man Utd XI: Tullis-Joyce; Riviere, Le Tissier, George, Sandberg; Miyazawa, Awujo, Naalsund; Malard, Williams, Rolfö. 🔵 Lyon XI: Endler; Tarciane, Sombath, Engen, Bacha; Heaps, Egurrola, Dumornay; Brand, Hegerberg, Chawinga.

FT: Arsenal 1-0 Twente A little dicey at the end as Twente threw caution to the wind but Arsenal fully deserving of a win that should've been by a larger scoreline really, considering the chances created and dominance of the game. Gunners now within one point of UWCL top four.

Arsenal making a triple sub here, with Foord, Maanum and Little all coming on

HT: Arsenal 1-0 Twente Strong performance from the Gunners. Pressing has been really good, with Twente unable to settle into any sort of rhythm and instead turning the ball over in dangerous areas. It's from those situations Arsenal have created a lot, including Mead's opener.

1-0 Arsenal, Beth Mead breaks the deadlock after 10 minutes. Twente started well enough but Arsenal have ramped up their pressing in the last few minutes it feels like and it pays dividends here, two mins after producing another Mead chance blocked on the line.

Arsenal host Twente in their penultimate Champions League league phase fixture. Important game for the reigning champs, 10th in table, three points off auto qualification for knockouts. A result for Twente, who drew with Chelsea in Oct, would really boost their chances of sneaking into the top 12.

As well as announcing Germany as hosts of Euro 2029, UEFA also appointed hosts for the following women's youth tournaments today: U17 Euros 🏆 2028: Belgium 🇧🇪 2029: Turkey 🇹🇷 U19 Euros 🏆 2028: Portugal 🇵🇹 2029: Italy 🇮🇹

FT: England U23 2-4 USA U23 Great game that really opened up in the second half, the visitors just the more clinical side overall. Nice chance for the Young Lionesses to test themselves against non-European opposition, though.

4-2 USA, outstanding flick around the corner from Sarah Schupansky to set Ally Sentnor free, and she finishes with confidence into the bottom corner

Turning into a goalfest this second half! Keira Barry on the scoresheet as her cross-cum-shot is palmed at by Neeku Purcell but not strongly enough to keep it out. 3-2!

And just like that, the U.S. re-extend their lead as Dahlien’s cross is converted by Weber. 3-1!

2-1! England pull one back through Jess Simpson, as her teasing free-kick delivery isn’t dealt with by the U.S. defence and sails all the way in.

2-0 to the U.S. now as Maddie Dahlien sees her curling effort hit Evie Rabjohn and loop in over Faye Kirby. Nice slick passing in the build-up to that, as was the case with the first goal. Quite an even game overall, but the visitors showing more quality in the final third.

Only two minutes on the clock and Emeri Adames has put the U.S. ahead here. Superb team goal. Ally Sentnor bursts down the right, Sarah Weber connects with the cross and backheels for Adames instinctively, who finishes well. 1-0!

Accrington Stanley hosting England’s U23s second fixture of this international window, with the United States the visitors. Classic British weather for this encounter. Kick-off 7pm.

Left-back has been the Lionesses’ problem position for a while now, making Rachel Maltby’s breakthrough at Aston Villa all the more noteworthy. My #NXGN profile on, and interview with, the very promising 18-year-old ⬇️

Left-back has been the Lionesses’ problem position for a while now, making Rachel Maltby’s breakthrough at Aston Villa all the more noteworthy. My #NXGN profile on, and interview with, the very promising 18-year-old ⬇️

FT: England U23 1-0 Norway U23 Dominant performance from the Young Lionesses, even if the scoreline doesn't suggest as much. Created more in the second half but just couldn't quite add to their lead. No matter, as they never let Norway get into this one at the other end.

More subs as we enter the final 15 minutes... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Lexi Lloyd-Smith off, Sarah Bragero on; Jess Simpson off, Chloe Sarwie on. 🇳🇴 Kamilla Melgård, Stine Brekken and Emma Braut Brunes are replaced by Cille Nilsen, Synne Aunehaugen and Oda Johansen.

Lovely pass by Keira Barry to put Issy Goodwin through on goal and she dinks it over the goalkeeper wonderfully... But the flag is up for offside

England first subs come just past the hour. Maisie Symonds, who had some treatment on a knock a few minutes ago, is replaced by Olivia McLoughlin, while Evie Rabjohn comes on for Teyah Goldie. England playing some nice stuff in this second half and creating more, but still 1-0.

Barcelona's Martine Fenger on at the break for Norway, replacing Thea Kyvåg.

HT: England U23 1-0 Norway U23 Issy Goodwin's header the difference after a first half dominated by England. Ruby Mace doing a good job dictating proceedings and Erica Parkinson, the youngest player on the pitch at just 17, has really caught the eye, too.

England take the lead with 26 minutes on the clock as Goodwin heads home, finishing a move taking advantage of some defensive chaos. The hosts the better team so far, albeit in a game without too many chances. Barry came closest otherwise, sweeping a nice lofted pass just wide.

England U23s in action tonight, hosting Norway’s U23s at Man City’s Joie Stadium. Plenty of noteworthy names on both sides. Kick-off 7pm.

“I’m not sure how I handled it all.” After four years of rotten injury luck, I spoke to Camilla Küver. On why she never thought about giving up, how those struggles make occasions like her Germany debut more ‘special’ and what Wolfsburg can achieve in this season’s Champions League ⬇️

Out of office 🫡

Arsenal boss Renée Slegers says all of Olivia Smith, Frida Maanum, Kyra Cooney-Cross and Lotte Wubben-Moy are back available to play against Chelsea tomorrow, after missing last weekend's win over Leicester. Kim Little, however, is unlikely to be involved after limping off in that game.

England and Spain drawn in the same World Cup qualifying group...

A reminder that the European qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup will be drawn today, at 12pm UK time. Seeding, procedure and how it all works outlined below, with the stream also to be available on the same link. www.uefa.com/womenseurope...

UEFA has confirmed it has received declarations of interest from the following venues to host the 2028 and 2029 UEFA Women’s Champions League finals. Final proposals must be delivered by June 10, 2026.

Aggie Beever-Jones limped off with a dead leg at the end today, Sarina Wiegman confirms.

FT: England 3-0 Australia A late penalty from Georgia Stanway puts the gloss on a much improved performance from the Lionesses, who were a player up for most of the game. Really impressed with Lucia Kendall on her debut and another nice display from Beth Mead.

Real concern for Michelle Agyemang here, who looks like she's going to have to be stretchered off with a knee injury. Awful to see

Back underway for the second half with one change, as Lucy Bronze is replaced by Niamh Charles at right-back. Both still building their fitness back up after injuries

HT: England 2-0 Australia The Lionesses are playing against 10 again, as they did in defeat to Brazil on Saturday, but they look much improved in the challenges that presents, going 2-0 up through goals from Aggie Beever-Jones and Lucy Bronze after Alanna Kennedy’s red card.