FC Bacau Overview

Russo or bust: Do the Lionesses have a Plan B at centre-forward?

The Arsenal forward has been a consistent and reliable performer at international level for several years now - but what happens if she becomes unavailable?

Russo named England Women's Player of the Year for 2025-26

Arsenal forward Alessia Russo has been named the England Women's Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season after a spectacular campaign for both club and country. The prolific striker beat out stiff competition from international team-mates Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton to claim the prestigious fan-voted prize for the second time.

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England Women in 2026: Fixtures, results & how to watch

A complete guide to England women's year, including how to watch games live and more

Bench for Toone? James, Parkinson & the Lionesses' No.10 options

The Manchester United midfielder was originally omitted from the squad to face Greece before a late recall, suggesting she is down the pecking order and won't start at No.10

How new Lioness Potter earned her England stripes

Lexi Potter has been able to count Keira Walsh as her No.1 fan for a while now and it appears England boss Sarina Wiegman is equally impressed after calling the 20-year-old up to the Lionesses squad for the first time

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Shock Kelly & Toone omissions prove Wiegman's capable of tough love

Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone are Lionesses icons and have been key figures of the team's success under Sarina Wiegman, but neither were included in Tuesday's squad ahead of England's crucial Women's World Cup qualifier against Greece

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
6	CS Afumati	9	5	2	2	16	12	4	17	W W D W W
7	Metalul Buzau	9	5	2	2	10	7	3	17	W W W D L
8	FC Bacau	9	4	3	2	19	9	10	15	L D W W D
9	Cetatea Suceava	9	4	3	2	18	12	6	15	W D W D D
10	Concordia Chiajna	9	5	0	4	19	16	3	15	L L W L W

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