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Williamson worry after Manchester United win

It was a night of drama and concern in the Women’s Super League, as Manchester United took a big step toward the title but England captain Leah Williamson limped off with a worrying injury.

The game with title challengers Arsenal was decided by an Alessio Russo strike on the stroke of half-time, calmly converting a lovely cutback from Nikita Parris.

The victory moved United...

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Leah Williamson feared crippling period pain could have ruined her Euro hopes

Footballer Leah Williamson feared that crippling period pain could have ruined her chances of leading the Lionesses to glory at last summer's European Championships.

The England's women's football captain suffers from endometriosis, which can make her periods so debilitating that she is left lying in pain on the bathroom floor.

Williamson, 25, told Women's Health magazine: "...

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Leah Williamson gives guarded support for Premier League takeover of WSL

Arsenal star Leah Williamson admits a proposed takeover of the Women's Super League by the Premier League could 'potentially' be good for professional women's football but only if it leads to long-term growth of the game.

The Premier League has been in discussions with the Football Association over taking control of the WSL and Women's Championship although any decision has been...