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The “Blitz spirit” is one of Britain’s most enduring national myths – the stories we tell ourselves about who we were, and who we still believe we are today. Growing up among football fans, I heard constant nostalgic refrains about England and Germany, wartime bravery and national pride.

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage from the busiest sporting weekend of the year – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Londoner who has worked with some of the biggest names in football has been accused of trafficking, torture and rape

The Arsenal defender was forced to skip England’s first run to a World Cup final two summers ago in Australia after sustaining an ACL injury.

James played 30 minutes against Jamaica last week but Sarina Wiegman said the forward ‘can play more than that’ against France

Healthy life expectancy for women in most deprived areas falls to the lowest level since recent records began, ONS says

The Lionesses are looking to make history with fresh feel to squad

The hosts rallied back into the Test at Edgbaston

The Lionesses captain was ruled out of the 2023 World Cup but is back lead a ‘new challenge’ in Switzerland

Beaumont leads the team, who have lost their first two ODIs, in the absence of the injured Nat Sciver-Brunt

The pair came together at 84 for five early in the morning but had put on 271 by tea.