Dawn Scott (right) was part of the US World Cup-winning squad in 2019England women have started to train around their menstrual cycles, says manager Phil Neville. The Lionesses' new physical performance manager Dawn Scott is creating a "bespoke" approach that Neville says has "made a big impact already". Research in 2016 showed more than half of elite female athletes say hormonal fluctuations during their menstrual cycle hampered their training and performances. There is also ongoing research into the link between anterior cruciate ligament injuries and specific phases of the menstrual cycle. Her innovative approach to menstrual tracking has been hailed as playing a key part in their World Cup triumph last summer.

Source: BBC February 19, 2020 11:26 UTC