Nikita Parris pictured in August 2018
Arsenal's Nikita Parris sets sights on WSL goalscoring record
The England forward held top spot before moving to Lyon and is desperate to reclaim it from new team-mate Vivianne Miedema.
Jul 2, 16:51
Nikita Parris pictured in August 2018
England forward Nikita Parris joins Arsenal from Lyon
The 27-year-old former Manchester City player is returning to the Women's Super League after two seasons in France.
Jul 2, 13:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Goalkeeping pair join England's Team GB continent
Carly Telford and Hannah Hampton have been added to the 19 Tokyo-bound England players.
Jun 2, 10:46
Nikita Parris pictured in August 2018
Nikita Parris says following in sister Natasha's footsteps is "massive"
Nikita Parris is part of an 18-player Team GB squad for Tokyo.
May 31, 12:49
Lyon Women's Wendie Renard celebrates scoring their first goal against PSG Women in March 2021
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Apr 16, 14:30
 France's Viviane Asseyi celebrates scoring their second goal against England on April 9, 2021
France 3-1 England: Lionesses rue missed chances in friendly defeat
Fran Kirby scored from the penalty spot as the Lionesses lost 3-1 in Caen.
Apr 9, 21:36
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Hege Riise: 'France clash a chance to prove ourselves'
England Women face the world's third-ranked team in a friendly in Caen on Friday.
Apr 8, 17:19
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
England boss Hege Riise offers support to goalkeeper Hannah Hampton
Hannah Hampton was said to be in tears when she discovered she would not be going to the Olympics.
Mar 30, 22:25
Nikita Parris pictured in August 2018
Hege Riise hopes to see Nikita Parris with England in April
The Lionesses face France on April 9 and Canada four days later but Lyon forward Nikita Parris has been left out of the squad due to Covid-19 protocols.
Mar 30, 16:06
Steph Houghton pictured for Manchester City on August 29, 2020
Steph Houghton and Nikita Parris ruled out of England Women's April fixtures
The Lionesses are due to play France and Canada.
Mar 30, 12:28
Beth Mead in action for England on June 27, 2019
Beth Mead absent from Hege Riise's first England squad
Nikita Parris and Toni Duggan are also absent from the interim England head coach's first squad for the upcoming friendly with Northern Ireland.
Feb 9, 17:01
England Women celebrate scoring against Spain on April 9, 2019
Hege Riise confident England can win a major tournament
Hege Riise is in temporary charge, with Sarina Wiegman set to take over later this year.
Feb 9, 12:01
England forward Ellen White (18) celebrates her goal against Japan during the second half of a match in the 2020 She Believes Cup soccer series at Red Bull Arena on March 8, 2020
Ellen White eyes Vivianne Miedema's scoring record in WSL
Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema made it 52 goals from 50 appearances with a hat-trick last Sunday.
Oct 22, 10:22
Vivianne Miedema in action for Arsenal in May 2018
WSL roundup: Arsenal's Miedema breaks goalscoring record in Spurs drubbing
Vivianne Miedema has scored 52 goals in just 50 appearances for the Gunners.
Oct 18, 16:44
England Women manager Phil Neville on March 11, 2020
Phil Neville: 'England are going to Germany to win'
Phil Neville has named a 28-player squad ahead of the Germany match, which includes Lucy Bronze and Nikita Parris.
Oct 13, 13:11
Lucy Bronze pictured in August 2020
Lucy Bronze, Nikita Parris return to England squad
The Lionesses take on Germany in a friendly later this month.
Oct 13, 11:21
England Women manager Phil Neville on March 11, 2020
England Women include seven uncapped players in training-camp squad
Lyon's Nikita Parris and Atletico Madrid's Toni Duggan are not included.
Sep 8, 11:25
Lyon Women celebrate winning the Champions League
Lyon beat Wolfsburg for record fifth successive Women's Champions League title
Eugenie Le Sommer, Saki Kumagai and Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir were on the scoresheet for the French record-breakers.
Aug 30, 20:37
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Lyon's Nikita Parris to miss Women's Champions League final through suspension
Wendie Renard's header midway through the second half proved the difference in the all French semi-final tussle.
Aug 26, 20:42
Alexia Putellas celebrates scoring for Spain Women on March 11, 2020
England beaten by Spain as SheBelieves Cup defence ends
Alexia Putellas scored the only goal seven minutes from time.
Mar 12, 08:50
Germany celebrate a late goal over England on November 9, 2019
Germany strike late to beat England Women at Wembley
The Lionesses conceded late on at a packed Wembley to suffer a fifth defeat in seven matches.
Nov 9, 20:08
Nikita Parris pictured in August 2018
England Women fall to defeat against Brazil
Debora's double earned the South Americans victory at a sold-out Riverside Stadium.
Oct 5, 15:13
Nikita Parris pictured in August 2018
Nikita Parris salvages draw for England against spirited Belgium
Jodie Taylor and Beth Mead had put the Lionesses 2-0 up only for the home side to battle back to take the lead.
Aug 30, 05:58
Nikita Parris pictured in August 2018
England international Nikita Parris joins Lyon
The 25-year-old had confirmed she would be leaving Manchester City.
Jul 8, 13:25
England's Ellen White celebrates scoring their second goal against Scotland on June 9, 2019
England Women's World Cup campaign in focus following semi-final exit
Defeat to the United States means Phil Neville's side will not be involved in Sunday's final.
Jul 2, 23:53
Millie Bright pictured on June 27, 2019
Millie Bright: 'England prepared for deadly USA front three'
Ahead of Tuesday evening's clash, two of four players leading the tournament scoring charts with five goals each are from the US squad.
Jul 2, 11:19
England's Nikita Parris celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates on May 25, 2019
Nikita Parris plays down USA spying row
Lionesses take on the United States in Lyon on Tuesday.
Jul 1, 23:13
England Women manager Phil Neville pictured on June 23, 2019
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Jul 1, 17:39
Nikita Parris pictured in August 2018
Nikita Parris vows to continue on penalty duties despite second missed spot kick
Parris has seen a pair of spot kicks saved at the tournament.
Jun 28, 21:47
England Women manager Phil Neville pictured on June 23, 2019
Phil Neville: 'England quarter-final win is one of my proudest moments'
The right-back earned her boss's praise after starring in the 3-0 World Cup quarter-final win over Norway.
Jun 28, 07:24
England Women manager Phil Neville pictured on June 23, 2019
Phil Neville hails Lucy Bronze as world's best player
Lionesses march on to World Cup semi-finals.
Jun 27, 21:43
Fran Kirby pictured in October 2018
Fran Kirby: 'TV record proves women's football is on the rise'
More than six million fans tuned in to watch England's opening World Cup win over Scotland.
Jun 11, 14:15
Nikita Parris pictured in August 2018
It's a given now that Nikita Parris is in world-class bracket - Phil Neville
Making her Women's World Cup debut as the Lionesses beat Scotland 2-1 in Nice on Sunday, Parris marked the occasion with a goal.
Jun 10, 21:30
Nikita Parris pictured in August 2018
Nikita Parris admits to pre-match butterflies after setting up Lionesses win
The Lyon-bound forward set the Lionesses on the path to victory with her penalty.
Jun 10, 09:44
England women's manager Phil Neville reacts after his side's defeat to Canada on April 5, 2019
England must keep being ruthless - Phil Neville
The Lionesses faded in the second half, with Scotland pulling a goal back.
Jun 9, 21:05
England's Ellen White celebrates scoring their second goal against Scotland on June 9, 2019
England get helping hand from VAR to edge out Scotland
Nikita Parris set England on their way with a controversial penalty.
Jun 9, 17:59
Nikita Parris pictured in August 2018
Nikita Parris not feeling the pressure ahead of her Women's World Cup debut
The striker was England's top-scorer in qualifying with six goals.
Jun 7, 21:30
Nikita Parris pictured in August 2018
Nikita Parris looking to make instant impact at Women's World Cup
England start their campaign on Sunday.
Jun 7, 15:07
Nikita Parris pictured in August 2018
Parris looking to shine in France ahead of Lyon move
Nikita Parris scored 19 league goals for Manchester City in 2018-19 to earn a switch to the reigning European champions.
May 31, 07:48
Lucy Bronze in action for England Women on March 2, 2019
Women's World Cup: Five Brits to watch
We look at five players from across the two squads who could catch the eye at the tournament in France.
May 31, 07:19
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