Vision, instinct and tenacity: Stanway shines as Lionesses lay down a marker | Sophie Downey

Former Australia captain Tim Paine stated that England faced the toughest conditions of the Ashes series during the first Test in Perth, where they lost by eight wickets. The pitch's pace and bounce proved challenging for many of England's batters, leading to a swift defeat. Paine emphasized that starting in Perth is particularly difficult for visiting teams.

England Women achieved a resounding 8-0 victory over China at Wembley, highlighted by Georgia Stanway's hat-trick and a double from Beth Mead, alongside goals from Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone, and Alessia Russo. This match marked a significant improvement in England's scoring ability, reminiscent of their previous heavy win against Jamaica before the Euros.

England's women's football team, the Lionesses, will face China in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium, with Kiera Walsh serving as captain. Coach Sarina Wiegman has indicated plans to experiment with the squad during the final fixtures of the year, which adds an element of intrigue to the match.

England's cricket captain Ben Stokes has acknowledged his mistakes following a heavy defeat to Australia in the first Test of the Ashes series, where England lost by eight wickets in just 48 hours. Stokes expressed a desire to improve and reset his team's approach ahead of the upcoming day-night Test at the Gabba.

Ben Stokes, the captain of the England cricket team, has responded to criticism from former Australian player Mitchell Johnson, who labeled the England team as 'arrogant' following their two-day defeat in Perth. Stokes acknowledged the criticism but defended his players against the arrogance claim, emphasizing the challenges of the results-driven nature of the sport.

Imran Sherwani, a celebrated member of the Great Britain hockey team that won Olympic gold in 1988, has passed away at the age of 63, as confirmed by his family. He was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s in 2019, a condition his family has been actively raising awareness about.

England's women's football team, the Lionesses, will face China in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium, marking a significant encounter between two nations with contrasting recent performances. Coach Sarina Wiegman has adjusted the team's defense and captaincy in preparation for this match, which follows a dominant victory over China at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

The UK has officially submitted a bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup, featuring 15 cities and 22 stadiums, with a final selection expected to narrow down to between 14 and 16 venues. The Football Association (FA) highlighted that 63 million people live within two hours of the proposed venues. Ellen White, England's record goalscorer, expressed her excitement about the bid, likening it to her experience at the 2012 Olympics with Team GB.