Bethany England, the 30-year-old captain of Tottenham Hotspur Women’s team, has been a key performer this season, scoring eight goals in 15 Women’s Super League matches. However, she missed Tottenham’s recent 1-0 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion due to a quad muscle injury. Head coach Robert Vilahamn confirmed after the game that England will be sidelined for a longer period. He added that England had a second scan and will be out for several weeks, hoping she can return to play in the final matches of the season. Vilahamn also praised England’s leadership, noting that her form, personality, and leadership qualities are invaluable to the team, and that her absence will be a significant loss.
Meanwhile, another Tottenham player, centre-back Molly Bartrip, reached a major milestone by making her 100th appearance for the club during the match against Brighton. The 28-year-old joined Spurs’ senior team from Reading in 2021, having started at the club at the Under-10 level. She is now one of only four players in the current squad to reach 100 appearances. Reflecting on her achievement, Bartrip expressed gratitude, stating that she never imagined making appearances in the Women’s Super League at her age. She is proud to have reached the milestone, especially with a club like Spurs, and aims to continue performing well, helping her teammates, and contributing to the team’s success. She also shared how the club’s facilities have improved since she joined, including the new dedicated training ground, which is expected to support both individual and team development. Bartrip also highlighted the growing competitiveness of the Women’s Super League, with top-level players now joining the league, many of whom she had once dreamed of playing against.