BBC Women’s Football Weekly – Extra: Inside England with Lauren Hemp and Leah Williamson.

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Ben Haynes and Em Sanders return to St George’s Park as the Lionesses prepare to begin their journey to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Ben and Em are looking forward to England’s first qualifiers against Ukraine and Iceland early next month, and the squad is strengthened by the return of captain Leah Williamson who returns to the team for the first time since Euro 2025. Leah joins Ben for a quick chat to discuss her return to the team and what, or more specifically, who she has missed while recovering from a knee injury. Ben is joined by another squad member, Manchester City’s Lauren Hemp, who discusses taking her form and confidence from club to country, enjoying her football again and what she has been packing for so long in camp. Additionally, Ben and Em ask about Jess Park’s best position in this aspect given her current form and discuss the key positions at the back and forward that could be up for grabs over the next few weeks. Timecodes: 00:03 – Ben Haines and Em Sanders return to St George’s Park for the start of the 2027 World Cup. 05:10 – England captain Leah Williamson joins Ben. 09:00 – How can England’s defense be shaped during these two matches? 12:05 – Lauren Hemp’s amazing form this season. 14:25 – England and Manchester City striker Lauren Hemp joins Ben. 29:22 – Ben and Em’s reaction to Lauren’s interview. 32:20 – What are the key positions up front that could be taken over?

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