Avoid the hype against Scotland and then Phil Neville’s side can contend in France this summer, says one of England’s most-experienced former playersWith almost 250 England caps and a staggering 38 domestic trophies between them, Kelly Smith and Rachel Yankey know the women’s game in England like few others. Neither, though, was able to get her hands on the World Cup trophy, which they stood tantalisingly close to for photos in front of the Brighton Pavilion this week.Making its way around the 24 nations competing in the World Cup finals this summer in France, the trophy was on the south coast four days before Arsenal have the opportunity to clinch their first title in seven years at the Amex Stadium against Hope Powell’s Brighton. The Lionesses will play their World Cup send-off match at the same stadium against New Zealand on 1 June. Continue reading…
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