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Lionesses
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Noun
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en soccer informal England women's national football team
en April 6 2023 Emma Sanders Women's Finalissima:England beat Brazil in dramatic shootout BBC Sport https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65193111 The Lionesses were given their biggest test of the year by a talented, albeit injury-hit, Brazilian side but delivered more silverware as their momentum continues to gather pace before this summer's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. https://web.archive.org/web/20260802033538/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65193111 2 August 2026
en Suzanne Wrack Can the England women’s football team pull off the World Cup dream? The Observer 2023-07-15 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/15/can-the-england-womens-football-team-pull-off-the-world-cup-dream 0029-7712 Weakened by a string of injuries and the retirement of star players, the Euro 2022-winning Lionesses will need luck on their side to stop the USA lifting their third successive title[.]
en-GB Suzanne Wrack Chloe Kelly the hero again as England beat Spain in Euro 2025 final shootout The Guardian 2025-07-27 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/27/chloe-kelly-winning-penalty-england-beat-spain-win-euro-2025 0261-3077 So much heart. The Lionesses staked their claim to be considered the greatest English sports team of all time in Basel.
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