Sarah Rendell

Sarah Rendell

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

Eugenie Le Sommer of Olympique Lyonnais applauds the fans following defeat in the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal second leg match between Olympique Lyonnais and Arsenal WFC at OL Stadium on April 27, 2025 in Decines-Charpieu, France.
Why isn't Eugenie Le Sommer at the Euros this summer?

By Sarah Rendell Published

The French star has been left out of the French squad, but why?

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Alisha Lehmann of Switzerland controls the ball during the UEFA Women's Nations League 2024/25 Grp A2 MD6 match between Switzerland and Norway at Stade de Tourbillon on June 03, 2025 in Sion, Switzerland.
Is Alisha Lehmann at the Euros this summer?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Alisha Lehmann will be playing at a home tournament if she is in the Switzerland squad

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Ramona Bachmann of Switzerland walks in the field during the Women's International Friendly match between Switzerland and France at Stade de Geneve on October 29, 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.
'I'm heartbroken, it hurts deeply' former Chelsea striker ruptures ACL 21 days before home tournament

By Sarah Rendell Published

Veteran Switzerland player has been ruled out of the major tournament

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Melanie Leupolz of Germany looks on during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group H match between Germany and Morocco at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on July 24, 2023 in Melbourne / Naarm, Australia.
"After many intense and emotional years in professional football, I have made a difficult decision to retire this summer," German legend hangs up boots at just 31

By Sarah Rendell Published

Melanie Leupolz has decided to end her career

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Wendie Renard of Olympique Lyonnais warms up prior to the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal second leg match between Olympique Lyonnais and Arsenal WFC at OL Stadium on April 27, 2025 in Decines-Charpieu, France.
Why isn't Wendie Renard at the Euros this summer?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Wendie Renard has over 150 caps for France but she is not involved at the major tournament

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Jennifer Hermoso #10 of Team Spain celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the Women's Quarterfinal match between Spain and Colombia during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de Lyon on August 03, 2024 in Lyon, France.
Why isn't Jenni Hermoso at the Euros this summer?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Jenni Hermoso is Spain's top scorer but she will not be helping them try and win the Euros in Switzerland

Sport
Women's Euro 2025 wall chart
Women's Euro 2025 wall chart: Free to download with full schedule and dates

By Sarah Rendell Published

Women's Euro 2025 wall chart will allow you to follow all of the action at this summer's tournament

Football
Chloe Kelly of Arsenal celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United FC at Emirates Stadium on May 10, 2025 in London, England.
Arsenal in talks with loan star Chloe Kelly

By Sarah Rendell last updated

Chloe Kelly is on loan to Arsenal but will she return to parent club Manchester City?

Transfers
Alessia Russo of England during the Republic of Ireland V England, UEFA Women's European 2025 Qualifying match at Aviva Stadium on April 9th, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland.
‘I knew she was special when she came into the England squad – I felt like she was next in line. Going to Arsenal has been great – her game’s been elevated’ Ellen White on Alessia Russo’s continued rise

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Russo is set to lead the line when England look to defend their European crown in Switzerland this summer

EXCLUSIVE
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.
‘Winning the Euros was an incredible moment. For me, it was seeing the journey, how people got behind us, how the country fell in love with the team’ Fran Kirby opens up on England’s Euro 2022 victory

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The Brighton midfielder announced her international retirement earlier this week

EXCLUSIVE
Millie Bright on the pitch for England
Why isn't Millie Bright at the Euros this summer?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Millie Bright will not play a part in the major tournament in Switzerland

Fran Kirby dribbling the ball
Why isn't Fran Kirby at the Euros this summer?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Fran Kirby is not in Sarina Wiegman's England side

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Earps has 15 England caps to her name (John Walton/PA).
Why isn't Mary Earps at the Euros this summer?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Mary Earps is not part of the England squad at the Euros

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Fran Kirby, Mary Earps and Millie Bright all playing for England
No mini Messi, Queen of Stops or brick wall Bright: How much will the absentees affect England's Euros chances?

By Sarah Rendell Published

England's Euros chances has been impacted by significant players not being involved this summer

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Lauren James, Nikita Parris and Maya Le Tissier all playing for England
Lionesses Euros squad predicted: James and Parris in but no room for Le Tissier

By Sarah Rendell Published

Lionesses Euros squad will be announced on Thursday but who will be picked?

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England's midfielder Leah Williamson (C) and England's defender Millie Bright (R) lift the trophy as England's players celebrate after their win in the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final football match between England and Germany at the Wembley stadium, in London, on July 31, 2022. England won a major women's tournament for the first time as Chloe Kelly's extra-time goal secured a 2-1 victory over Germany at a sold out Wembley on Sunday.
England Euros winners: Where are they now?

By Sarah Rendell last updated

England Euros winners were crowned in 2022 but what are the players doing now?

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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

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

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

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
‘My move away from Manchester City was pretty random. They sold it to me, they pitched it very well and straight away I knew it was what I wanted to do’ - Georgia Stanway on best decision of her career

By Steven Chicken Published

Lionesses midfielder Georgia Stanway admits she did not expect her move to Bayern Munich, but three years in she has no regrets

Stories
‘I’ve tattooed a lot of my team-mates. It’s cool. It brings a bit of pressure as I know I’ll be seeing plenty of it, so it’s extra pressure to make sure it’s perfect’ - Georgia Stanway's unusual hobby

By Steven Chicken Published

Lionesses midfielder Georgia Stanway already has plans to give herself a little memento this summer whatever happens for England at the Euros

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

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

By Sarah Rendell Published

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

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

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

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