Summary

  • England boss Sarina Wiegman and full-back Lucy Bronze speak to media

  • Lionesses face Iceland in Reykjavik on Saturday (17:30 BST)

  • Victory over Spain on Tuesday made it three wins from three in World Cup qualifying

  1. Catch you tomorrow!published at 12:57 BST 17 April

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    Sarina Wiegman and Lucy BronzeImage source, Getty Images

    That's your lot from the England camp - thank you for joining us.

    We'll be back tomorrow from 17:00 BST to bring you every beat from the Lionesses' trip to Iceland so make sure you tune in then.

    Happy Friday!

  2. 'Bodes well for the future'published at 12:54 BST 17 April

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    Bronze on her optimism for the future of the Lionesses: "Yeah it's really exciting. I really enjoy all the younger players that are coming in at the minute. They are just so confident and talented.

    "The future of the team is in very good hands with the talent we have coming through - not only those currently in the squad but our under-23s who are doing really well in Spain at the minute.

    "There are a lot of players who are coming up in different teams across the league. At Chelsea we have the likes of Chloe Sarwie and Lexi Potter who are doing really well and that bodes well for the future."

    On 17-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson who could make her England debut against Iceland: “She’s just come in, settled really well and is a very talented player.

    "Every training session it feels like she is getting more comfortable with the team."

  3. 500th game 'really special'published at 12:51 BST 17 April

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    Lucy BronzeImage source, Getty Images

    Bronze on how the game has changed as the Lionesses bring up 500 internationals: "Yeah it's crazy to think that it's the 500th game but also... it's only been 500!

    "It's amazing to be a part of it and the entire history of the Lionesses. It's something we have spoken a lot about in the camp this week.

    "We had some of the older Lionesses come and speak to us in camp this week, sharing in the history of what it means from the very first game.

    "We have heard the whole story of that and the first final that England were a part of. It's nice to share these stories because when you put on the England shirt, you know how much it means to so many people.

    "For us to be part of the 500th game is really special for us."

  4. 'Kendall brings power'published at 12:51 BST 17 April

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    Wiegman was asked about the midfield role she used Lucia Kendall in against Spain: "I think with the midfielders we have available that this was the best one we had to start against Spain.

    "What she brings is power and she also understands really well what we want to do in possession and out of possession.

    "Out of possession of course, it was a very task-related role which started up front alongside Alessia Russo.

    "In possession, we really wanted to keep the ball as good as possible and she could play a role in that."

  5. Lionesses 'ready' for 'different challenge'published at 12:46 BST 17 April

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    Discussing the importance of maintaining the high levels shown by her players in the victory over Spain, Wiegman said: "That's what we want.

    "It will be a different challenge but we need to make the win [against Spain] on Tuesday even more valuable by having a good result tomorrow.

    "That's absolutely what we want to go for, in different circumstances and with a different opponent. But we're ready."

  6. Williamson fit to train, Barry outpublished at 12:45 BST 17 April

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    Leah WIlliamsonImage source, Getty Images

    In terms of the latest Lionesses team news, England head coach Sarina Wiegman offered updates on captain Leah Williamson and Bay FC forward Keira Barry.

    First, on Williamson, Wiegman said: "She is fit and she will train. The final decisions we always make after the session."

    On Barry, she added: "Unfortunately Keira Barry had to leave us. She had some ankle problems and wasn't available for tomorrow."

  7. Postpublished at 12:43 BST 17 April

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    Full-back Lucy Bronze was asked about playing with wingers Lauren Hemp and Lauren James: "It’s just about knowing your players really well. I’ve played a lot with them in an England shirt and I know what LJ and Hempo are looking for. I said to Hempo I wanted to make her the top goalscorer - it’s hard to overlap her that’s for sure!

    "It’s fun to play with players like that. They are so talented. When you know what they are good at, you just have to fill in the spaces."

  8. 'Always very tough in Iceland'published at 12:41 BST 17 April

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    Wiegman spoke about her memories of previous games in Iceland:

    "I’ve been here three times. Two times as a player, but that was in the last century.

    "We never played that well because Iceland were so strong. We had a team that wasn’t that powerful.

    "We played here when I was assistant coach for the Netherlands in 2015. It was always very tough. We went out quickly and couldn’t see that much of the country.

    "It is a beautiful country. We’re really lucky with the weather. There was a lot of wind, a lot of snow and it was very tough to beat them."

  9. 'Disciplined opponents'published at 12:39 BST 17 April

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    England head coach Sarina Wiegman on what she expects from Iceland tomorrow, having won the reverse meeting 2-0 in March:

    "I expect a very disciplined team, very together and very powerful.

    "I think they are very good at set-plays and throw-ins. They showed that too in Nottingham and we hope to diminish that as much as possible."

  10. Postpublished at 12:37 BST 17 April

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    Right then, let's get into this.

  11. Wubben-Moy 'waiting for her moment'published at 12:36 BST 17 April

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    Lotte Wubben-MoyImage source, Getty Images

    England centre-back Lotte Wubben-Moy admits she has been waiting for her moment after an excellent season for club and country.

    Stepping up in the continued absence of Leah Williamson for both Arsenal and England, Wubben-Moy has impressed and put herself firmly in Sarina Wiegman's thoughts.

    The 27-year-old has consistently been in the national squad, including at the past three summer tournaments but is yet to make an appearance at a major championship.

    "I'd be lying if I said there weren't doubts," she said. "My journey hasn't always been smooth and I actually think that's put me in better stead.

    "I feel good. I feel like this is me and I've kind of just been waiting for the moment to be able to show it. Now I'm able to."

    Read more over here

  12. Postpublished at 12:30 BST 17 April

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    Had word from on the ground that all the press pack are in the room and ready.

    Sarina and Lucy are keeping us waiting.

    Stick with us!

  13. Union Berlin make coaching historypublished at 12:26 BST 17 April

    Marie-Louise EtaImage source, Getty Images

    Away from the women's game, one major development this week has been the appointment of Marie-Louise Eta as Union Berlin head coach.

    With it, she becomes the first female manager of a men's side in Europe's top five leagues and has been installed until the end of the season.

    Speaking to the press for the first time yesterday Eta acknowledged it was "a big topic" but insisted for her "it is just about football".

    She'll make her bow in the dugout on Saturday against Wolfsburg.

    Read the full story

  14. Young Lionesses doing businesspublished at 12:21 BST 17 April

    England's U23 side celebrateImage source, Getty Images

    Meanwhile in Murcia, Spain, England's Under-23s are cruising in their bid to win the European Competition tournament for the 2025-26 season.

    Leicester City's Olivia McLoughlin has just put them 3-0 up against Sweden at the start of the second half.

    You can watch along here, external (in a new tab of course).

  15. Need for speedpublished at 12:18 BST 17 April

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    Lauren Hemp appeals for England's first goalImage source, Getty Images

    England forward Lauren Hemp is known for her quicksilver pace - and on Tuesday she helped herself to a speedy record.

    Her third-minute strike against Spain was the Lionesses' fastest goal at Wembley and it proved decisive against the world champions.

  16. Iceland players train in the sunpublished at 12:15 BST 17 April

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    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Laugardalsvöllur Stadium

    Laugardalsvollur Stadium

    It's a chilly day in Iceland but the sun is shining at Laugardalsvollur Stadium as the hosts train.

    Sarina Wiegman and Lucy Bronze are here to speak with media shortly before England try out the pitch themselves.

    You can see the mountain range in the background and the seafront is just a short walk from the stadium.

    The Iceland players are staying in a hotel nearby too.

    The last time these two teams met it was a close encounter so England will hope it goes more smoothly this time around.

  17. Only last monthpublished at 12:12 BST 17 April

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    Hannah Hampton makes a saveImage source, Getty Images

    It's only six weeks since these two sides met at the City Ground in Nottingham, England winning 2-0 against stubborn opponents.

    Despite dominating following Lucy Bronze's early goal, the Lionesses were indebted to goalkeeper Hannah Hampton for a fine save in the second half to preserve their lead.

    Shortly after, Georgia Stanway clinically sealed the points.

  18. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 12:10 BST 17 April

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    Sarina WiegmanImage source, Getty Images

    It's all been going smoothly for England Women in World Cup qualifying.

    So how should Sarina Wiegman approach tomorrow's game with Iceland?

    Same again? Freshen it up? Try something different?

    Tell us.

  19. How it standspublished at 12:07 BST 17 April

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    Group table graphic: England 9 pts, Spain 6 pts, Iceland 3 pts, Ukraine 0 pts

    Beating Spain on Tuesday night put England in a terrific position in Group A3 at the halfway stage.

    With only the group winners securing automatic qualification for next summer's World Cup in Brazil, Sarina Wiegman's side have their destiny in their own hands.

    Opponents Iceland did pick up their first win of the campaign by beating Ukraine 1-0 so will come into this game with a bit of confidence.

  20. Is Williamson fit to return?published at 12:03 BST 17 April

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    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Laugardalsvöllur Stadium

    View of the Iceland seafront

    Sarina Wiegman’s gameplan worked perfectly against Spain on Tuesday and it’s put England in a very strong position in their qualifying group.

    But she made a point of saying afterwards that all the hard work against the world champions will only carry significance if they secure a win here in Iceland.

    That will no doubt be her message from this morning’s press conference before the Lionesses train at the Laugardalsvollur Stadium.

    Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, is a beautiful city to play in but conditions are chilly and cloudy so they are training this afternoon in order to get a sense of what it might feel like at kick-off time tomorrow.

    The other big question mark for Wiegman is whether captain Leah Williamson will be fit to feature. She has trained fully this week and Wiegman said they were careful with her against Spain but “she’s ready”.

    Wiegman will not need to take any risks if she isn’t because centre-backs Esme Morgan and Lotte Wubben-Moy performed brilliantly together on Tuesday, helping England keep a clean sheet.

    Will Wiegman make many changes from that team? Or will she stick with the side that delivered a crucial result?