As the Lionesses were preparing for their first Nations League encounter in the Algarve, news broke that British tennis player Emma Raducanu had been the target of a man displaying “fixated behaviour” ahead of her defeat to Karolina Muchova in the Dubai Tennis Championships.
England kick off their Nations League group stage against Portugal on Friday before taking on World Cup winners Spain – who beat the Lionesses to lift the trophy in 2023 – at Wembley.
England defender Millie Bright issued a reminder to supporters that players “don’t deserve to be disrespected” following a troubling experience in the Women’s Super League.
The defender, asked about fighting for the starting left-back spot in Sarina Wiegman’s side, told Sky Sports: “I think we have that many good players here that every camp it’s a case of proving yourself and that’s exactly how it should be.”.
The Lionesses then play Belgium home and away in April and wrap up the opening stage with the Portugal and Spain reverse fixtures, and begin their European title defence in July.
