Reading’s Deanne Rose creates and scores a fantastic goal in the WSL. The forward carries the ball from inside their teams half of the pitch, driving into space, before picking the right time to play a 1-2 with a teammate before finishing well. Decision making was key in this goal, the player chose the right moments to dribble, pass, then shoot.
England’s Jude Bellingham scores for Borussia Dortmund against Manchester City in the Champions League. Watch how the midfielder anticipates the flight of the ball, between 2 static defenders to get a touch on the ball right in front of the goalkeeper to give them no chance on saving it. A great example of how a forward player gambling can pay off.
England’s Lionesses end their World Cup qualifying campaign with a convincing win against Luxembourg in their first game back on home soil after the Euros win. Watch how the team cut through their opponents by passing the ball quickly and moving into space. Also when they lose the ball they rush to win possession back as quick as possible giving the opposition no time on the ball.
You may have seen a young Lionesses fan caught on camera celebrating the Euro semi final win…
Tess was tracked down, appearing on BBC Breakfast speaking to Ian Wright, who spoke passionately about the girls being able to dream about becoming footballers nowadays and gave some advice… scan ๐๐๐
Highlights as England’s Lionesses booked their place in the final with a comprehensive win over tournament favourites Sweden. Despite the score line Sweden had some good moments, but England goalkeeper Mary Earps made a couple of crucial saves in the first minute with the score at 0-0 and in the second half with the score at 2-0.
England game changer Alessia Russo has the bravery to attempt an score an outrageous, back heeled goal in the semi final of the Euros! Importantly after the goalkeeper saved the first attempt Alessia didn’t freeze, or stop, but instead carried on going and got the reward.
England’s Lionnesses produce a record breaking performance against a good Norway side. Watch how they find weaknesses in the opposition by moving the ball quickly to exploit spaces behind the Norway defence.
France’s Delphine Cascarino cuts in from the wing before unleashing a rasping strike into the bottom corner of the net. Watch how they create space by moving the ball quickly to the side of their marker before striking cleanly through the ball right on the laces.
If you don’t shoot you don’t score… Switzerland’s Coumba Sow demonstrates this perfectly, the ball falls nicely for them outside the area and they execute a clean first time striker which flies past the goalkeeper and into the back of the net.
England central defender Millie Bright steps out of defence to make a brilliant long range pass out to the wing.