Sarah Rendell

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Women's football editor

Sarah joined the FourFourTwo team in September 2024 in a freelance role. She also writes for The Guardian, BBC and Rugby World where she specialises in women's football and rugby. Sarah has a bachelors degree in English and a master's in newspaper journalism.

Latest articles by Sarah Rendell

Millie Bright of England in action during the UEFA Women's Nations League 2024/25 Grp A3 MD1 match between Portugal and England at Estadio Municipal de Portimao on February 21, 2025 in Portimao, Portugal.

"This is one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make... Right now I'm not able to give 100% mentally or physically," Millie Bright withdraws from Euros selection

By Sarah Rendell published 4 June 25

Millie Bright will not play at the Euros this summer after withdrawing from selection

Sport

Fran Kirby of England indicates her name on the reverse of her jersey as she poses with the trophy following the UEFA Women's Euro England 2022 final match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on July 31, 2022 in London, England.

"For me, you never really get over that feeling of playing at a major tournament," Fran Kirby on never taking the biggest stage for granted

By Sarah Rendell published 4 June 25

Fran Kirby has announced her international retirement before this summer's Euros

Interviews

England's Grace Clinton challenges Spain's Mariona Caldentey during the UEFA Women's Nations League 2024/25 Grp A3 MD2 match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium on February 26, 2025 in London, England.

How to watch Spain vs England: Live streams for Nations League match

By Sarah Rendell published 3 June 25

Spain vs England sees a rematch of a Nations League match from February – here's how to watch Spain vs England live streams online, on TV, and for free.

How to watch

Lucy Bronze of England speaks to Leah Williamson during the UEFA Women's Nations League 2024/25 Grp A3 MD2 match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium on February 26, 2025 in London, England.

How to watch England vs Portugal: Live streams for Nations League match

By Sarah Rendell published 30 May 25

England vs Portugal sees a rematch of a Nations League match from February – here's how to watch England vs Portugal live streams online, on TV, and for free.

How to watch

Millie Bright: Why isn't the defender playing for England tonight?

By Sarah Rendell published 30 May 25

Millie Bright will not play in the Lionesses gams against Portugal or Spain

Sport

Hannah Hampton of Chelsea celebrates victory after The Adobe Women's FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England.

With Mary Earps gone, what goalkeepers do England have at their disposal?

By Sarah Rendell published 28 May 25

Earps announced her international retirement and it has fans questioning who will be between the sticks

Sport

England's goalkeeper Mary Earps gathers the ball during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Group A football match between England and Austria at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on July 6, 2022. - No use as moving pictures or quasi-video streaming. Photos must therefore be posted with an interval of at least 20 seconds. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / No use as moving pictures or quasi-video streaming. Photos must therefore be posted with an interval of at least 20 seconds.

Why is Mary Earps retiring from England now?

By Sarah Rendell published 28 May 25

Mary Earps announced her international retirement just five weeks before the Euros

Sport

Fans gather outside Emirates Stadium ahead of the Arsenal Women Trophy Lift on May 26, 2025 in London, England. Arsenal defeated Barcelona in the UEFA Women's Champions League Final in Lisbon on May 24.

North London forever, duets with Jess Glynne and thousands of fans: How Arsenal celebrated historic Champions League win

By Sarah Rendell published 28 May 25

Arsenal beat Barcelona in the Women's Champions League final to claim the trophy

Champions League

Who is the all-time Women's Champions League scorer?

By Sarah Rendell published 19 May 25

The Women's Champions League has seen some prolific scorers, but who is at the top of the list?

Champions League

Millie Turner of Manchester United celebrates with team mates during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on May 04, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Women's FA Cup final live streams – How to watch Chelsea vs Manchester United at Wembley today

By Sarah Rendell published 18 May 25

All the details on how to watch Chelsea vs Manchester United for free, as the Blues look to win the treble in the Women's FA Cup final on May 18.

How to watch

US former tennis player Serena Williams attends the 2025 TIME100 gala at The Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, April 24, 2025. TIME's annual TIME100 Next list recognizes 100 individuals who are defining the next generation of leadership Artists, Phenoms, Leaders, Advocates and Innovators poised to make the climb and in doing so, make history.

Why is Serena Williams at the FA Cup final this weekend?

By Sarah Rendell published 17 May 25

Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian are thought to be attending the match at Wembley

Sport

Why isn't Lauren James playing for Chelsea this weekend?

By Sarah Rendell published 16 May 25

Lauren James exclusion has raised doubts over her Euros availability

Football