Buildup to
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There’s a sell-out crowd expected for
England v
Germany at Wembley tomorrow, which will be a record attendance for a women’s game in England – and it’s only a friendly! The sheen has worn off Phil Neville’s side since the run to the
World Cup semi-finals, though, and Louise Taylor has looked into some of the reasons why here:
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There’s an intriguing match at St James’ Park on Saturday, where Newcastle host Bournemouth. It’s like the clubs have traded places in terms of style. Bournemouth are the stingy counterattacking side these days (like Rafa’s Newcastle last season), having kept three clean sheets on the bounce. They have scored only once in those games, mind. Newcastle tore West Ham apart with some freewheeling football last weekend while having a wobble at the back in the manner of the Cherries in seasons past. Newcastle will be without their former Bournemouth player, Matt Ritchie, who has had a setback while returning from an ankle injury. Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe wants more of the same from his side after the 1-0 defeat of
Manchester United last weekend:
Last week was great. We were really pleased with the performance, but the most important thing now is to hit that mark each week. Newcastle have some exceptional individuals. What we know is that we need to produce that Manchester United performance and if we do that, we can do well. We need to show the same mentality we have in recent weeks. I have been really pleased with that side of our game, we have had a steeliness which has made a big difference and we want that to become part of our DNA.