London City Lionesses defender Poppy Pattinson says she has gone from her "biggest low" to her "highest high" after making her debut for England in the 6-1 win over Ukraine last week. The 25-year-old missed the first half of the season through injury after joining London City last summer but did enough on her return to catch Sarina Wiegman's eye. "I have had seven consistent years in the league but went to my biggest low with my injury. "Then to go straight back up to my highest high - that's football and you can't describe it." Meanwhile, at club level, London City are preparing to host Champions League holders Arsenal on Sunday in front of the first sellout crowd in their short history.

Source: BBC March 12, 2026 03:38 UTC