Michelle Agyemang

England’s blunt attack leaves Greece with hope in World Cup play-off

England take a 3-1 lead into the second leg of their Women’s World Cup qualifying play-off, but their failure to convert more of 26 attempts against Greece has renewed questions about the Lionesses’ finishing. Sarina Wiegman says better decisions and sharper connections in the final third are needed.

With Sarina Wiegman set to name her Lionesses squad for October's World Cup playoff against Greece, Isobel Goodwin, Lauren Hemp and Lexi Potter impressed for their clubs and strengthened their cases for selection.

Arsenal were held by Manchester United despite dominating possession, while Isobel Goodwin scored twice, Lauren Hemp struck a brace and Olivia Holdt hit a hat-trick in a weekend that also saw Everton climb to fifth and Brighton rue missed chances.

Isobel Goodwin scored twice for London City Lionesses days before Sarina Wiegman names her squad for October's World Cup playoff, while Lauren Hemp's brace against Liverpool ended a long WSL scoring drought and Lexi Potter impressed again for Chelsea.

Slegers admits 'cocktail' of problems as Arsenal's misfiring attack meets Chelsea test

Arsenal sit seven points off the WSL summit after draws with Crystal Palace and Manchester United, with just two goals from 56 shots. Renée Slegers admits a 'cocktail' of issues is to blame, and questions are being asked about her use of Alessia Russo in midfield.

Days before Sarina Wiegman names her squad for October's World Cup play-off against Greece, Isobel Goodwin scored twice in London City Lionesses' 4-1 win at Charlton while Lexi Potter produced another assured display in Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Birmingham City.

Aitana Bonmatí has become the first player to top the Guardian's 100 best female footballers list for three consecutive years, leading a Spanish and English dominated ranking ahead of Mariona Caldentey and Alessia Russo.