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Lionesses respond to World Cup inclusion – Wednesday’s sporting social
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from May 31.
Football
England named their World Cup squad.
Representing England this summer! 🏴#Lionesses | @FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/4IxeZN7eNm
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) May 31, 2023
Honoured to be selected to play for my country at this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 🏆
5️⃣0️⃣ days to go. Time to write our next chapter 🏴🦁 pic.twitter.com/hKR6qrre6m
— Lucy Bronze MBE (@LucyBronze) May 31, 2023
Words cannot describe what it means to be putting on an England shirt again! 🥹❤️
It’s the greatest honour to be selected for the World Cup. Let’s go! 🦁 #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/gt4siXSNAa
— Bethany England (@Bethany_Eng15) May 31, 2023
Honoured to be selected for the World Cup…. WHAT A FEELING ❤️❤️ @Lionesses pic.twitter.com/BfsdBI3G0g
— Jordan Nobbs (@JordanNobbs8) May 31, 2023
Such a special moment. Can’t wait to represent the @Lionesses in my first World Cup 🤍 pic.twitter.com/0saYFVGcQT
— Alessia Russo (@alessiarusso7) May 31, 2023
A feeling of joy and pride … the greatest honour and the realisation of a childhood dream to be going to represent England at a World Cup 🤍 #WWC2023 pic.twitter.com/AbSzFMpdOV
— Esme Morgan (@_esmemorgan) May 31, 2023
The countdown was on.
That 50 days away feeling 🙌🔥#FIFAWWC | #BeyondGreatness pic.twitter.com/13gtaPzWs7
— FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) May 31, 2023
Harry Kane enjoyed himself.
Had a great time on @GMA today chatting football, NFL and the work my Foundation is doing around mental health. 🇺🇸🏈 pic.twitter.com/1a97ruZzjs
— Harry Kane (@HKane) May 31, 2023
Football 🤝 Soccer
Always a pleasure chatting with stars from other sports. pic.twitter.com/HYVERdLTqd
— Harry Kane (@HKane) May 31, 2023
Diogo Dalot signed a new deal at United.
Committing his future to United 🤝
🔴 @DalotDiogo#MUFC pic.twitter.com/fUNAjo0JC3
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 31, 2023
Delighted to extend my connection with this amazing club @ManUtd. This is my home ❤️ Looking forward to keep wearing this shirt with passion and make you proud and help the club achieve much more 💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/MU3ciHqy7V
— Diogo Dalot (@DalotDiogo) May 31, 2023
John McGinn wished Ashley Young well.
Absolutely gutted to lose a top guy and top player. Pleasure to have played with you 🤝🏼@youngy18 pic.twitter.com/iZ3xJgcOdE
— John McGinn (@jmcginn7) May 31, 2023
Tyler Adams reacted to Leeds’ relegation.
All we can say as players is we’re sorry. You guys have been incredible all season and deserved more.
— Tyler Adams (@tyler_adams14) May 31, 2023
Darts
The PDC hit the Big Apple.
A hive of media activity at MSG 🎤 pic.twitter.com/fSgcBnJ5vB
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) May 31, 2023
Great to be in New York and Madison Sq Garden to do media promo today. It’s going to be an epic event and getting a lot of attention here. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Also great to practice with my World Cup partner Smithy! 🏴@TargetDarts @NamosSolutions @jenningsbetinfo @ScottRBSLtd pic.twitter.com/1I8esIVqMR
— Rob Cross (@RobCross180) May 31, 2023
Cricket
England were ready for the Test match summer.
Almost time… #ENGvIRE pic.twitter.com/gXnkidJK04
— Joe Root (@root66) May 31, 2023
Start of the Test summer ☀️🏴🏏 pic.twitter.com/OD1C7RnUiM
— Ollie Pope (@OPope32) May 31, 2023
No let-up for Virat Kohli.
All day everyday 24×7. 🇮🇳💙 pic.twitter.com/ob19As24hM
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 31, 2023
Golf
Bryson DeChambeau set his sights on the US Open.
Great week in DC. Eyes set on the US Open. See you in LA. 💣 pic.twitter.com/5CEjKGrRxv
— Bryson DeChambeau (@b_dechambeau) May 31, 2023
Padraig Harrington was raring to go.
I can’t wait. The K club is always a great test and I’m sure the fans will be out in big numbers. @dpworld @IrishOpen_
— Padraig Harrington (@padraig_h) May 31, 2023
Motor racing
Lewis Hamilton wished his dad a happy birthday.
Thank you for everything dad, happy birthday ~ pic.twitter.com/2rnr0ruE4X
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) May 31, 2023
Athletics
Usain Bolt rolled back the years.
On May 31, 2008 #FactsnotOpinion pic.twitter.com/MBHO5AWcU7
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) May 31, 2023
Katharine Merry paid tribute to Mike McFarlane.
Sorry to hear about of the passing of Mike McFarlane. A wonderful coach and a super athlete. How sad. No age at 63. Always a smiling face. He will be missed. RIP Mac … x
— Katharine Merry (@KatharineMerry) May 31, 2023
Boxing
Conor Benn sent out a message to Chris Eubank Jr.
. @ChrisEubankJr we getting this fight done or what? ✅If not Benn Vs @JaronEnnis next? 🌎 top 5
— Conor Nigel Benn (@ConorNigel) May 31, 2023
Swimming
Sharron Davies recovered from a bee sting.
Getting better but can see where the little blighter stung me …looking like a massive bruise now. Know what cellulitis is, so easily can become sepsis very quickly if left untreated pic.twitter.com/Sy1eaaGigH
— Sharron Davies MBE (@sharrond62) May 31, 2023
