Hope Powell believes Casey Stoney lacks the experience to coach the Lionesses and Jill Ellis is the clear candidate to lead England forward. The Brighton coach believes Manchester United chief Stoney is too callow for the top job and World Cup winner Ellis can help the Lionesses tame growing expectation. Former England manager Hope Powell Copyright: Getty"I think if you look at pedigree, Jill would be a natural choice," said Powell. After a successful coaching career on the American college circuit, the 53-year-old guided USWNT to an era-defining fourth World Cup victory in 2018 before departing last year. "The professionalisation of the FA Women's Super League has helped and the investment from the FA has really boosted things.

Source: Express May 14, 2020 14:03 UTC