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Elizabeth Botcherby
Verified
Journalist, BBC Sport
Manchester
Beats
Biography
NCTJ Gold Standard qualified sports journalist with 110wpm shorthand and experience across print and digital platforms. Freelance football writer for Last Word on Football, producing content on English and European football. Freelance media assistant for England Squash – writing press releases and social media content, proof reading content for online and magazine, and providing live tournament coverage (AJ Bell National Championships 2020, British Junior Championships 2019) for internal and external publications. Responsible for match reports, post-match interviews and social media updates (Instagram, Twitter) at tournaments. Formerly of Mancunian Matters (Manchester Storm coverage) and Sportsbeat (WSL/Women’s Championship/Women’s Super League Grand Final 2019). Interested in: sports (football, cricket, racket sports, rugby league and ice hockey), music and environmental journalism.
road cycling, racket sports rugby league, cricket ice hockey); live music; environment,Sport (football
Anything not Connecticut-based
Content
By Elizabeth Botcherby Verified| Yahoo Sports Verified Hannah Hampton appears to be in pole position to take the number one spot for England at the 2025 Women's Euros, with head coach Sarina Wiegman saying she is "a little bit ahead" of counterpart Mary Earps. AdvertisementEarps has been a mainstay of England's success in recent years, helping the Lionesses win Euro 2022 and reach the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup.
By Elizabeth Botcherby Verified| BBC Sport Verified Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Hannah Hampton has kept six clean sheets in 13 England capsHannah Hampton appears to be in pole position to take the number one spot for England at the 2025 Women's Euros, with head coach Sarina Wiegman saying she is "a little bit ahead" of counterpart Mary Earps. Earps has been a mainstay of England's success in recent years, helping the Lionesses win Euro 2022 and reach the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup.
By Elizabeth Botcherby Verified| BBC Sport Verified Image source, Getty ImagesLeicester headed into Sunday's meeting with Tottenham searching for a record-extending fourth home win in the WSL. Leicester haven't lost a league match on home soil since a 2-0 defeat by Manchester United on 17 November, with two draws book-ending a run of three victories. Fourteen of their 16 points during the 2024-25 campaign have come at home, placing them seventh in the table for home fixtures.
Company Info
BBC Sport
BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
London, England, United Kingdom
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Founded: 1922