Bethany England to leave Tottenham Hotspur in long list of departures

TL;DR

Bethany England will leave Tottenham Hotspur after the 2025/26 Women’s Super League season, as the club opts not to renew her contract. This decision is part of a broader strategy to pursue younger attacking talent.

Key points

Bethany England will leave Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham announced a long list of departing players.
England is the all-time top scorer for Tottenham.
The club is targeting young attacking prospects.
England joined Tottenham in January 2023 for £250,000.

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Bethany England to leave Tottenham Hotspur in long list of departures

Tottenham Hotspur have announced a long list of departing players following the conclusion of the 2025/26 Women’s Super League season. This list includes all-time top scorer Bethany England, alongside Matildas star Charli Grant.

In a move that has shocked many WSL fans, Tottenham have decided against offering skipper Beth England a new contract. The striker’s current deal expires at the end of this WSL season. This was a conscious decision made by the board, who are said to be targeting several young attacking prospects.

The 31-year-old striker joined the Lilywhites after a trophy-laden seven years with rivals Chelsea. She joined the north London outfit in January 2023 for a reported fee of £250,000 — the record for a domestic women’s transfer at the time.

Becoming the captain at the start of the following season, the forward revolutionised Tottenham in her three-and-a-half year spell. Her first season saw immediate success as her goals ensured the side stayed in the top flight. She then spearheaded the club to their first Women’s FA Cup final in the following season.

“I’ll always be a fan of the club and I’ll always be looking out for the club,” said England in her farewell interview. “I want to see my friends do well, I don’t know where I’ll be, what I’ll be doing, but they will have my full support. I’ll be checking in on them and I just can’t say enough thank you to everyone, the fans, the staff, the players.”

Despite 32 goals for Spurs, which makes her their all-time top goal scorer, England is not the club’s sole threat anymore. The summer arrival of Cathinka Tandberg has shaken things up in the attacking third. The young Danish star has scored six WSL goals this season, just one behind her more experienced counterpart.

Q&A

Why is Bethany England leaving Tottenham Hotspur?

Bethany England is leaving Tottenham Hotspur because the club has decided not to renew her contract as they focus on acquiring younger attacking prospects.

What was Bethany England's transfer fee to Tottenham?

Bethany England joined Tottenham Hotspur for a reported fee of £250,000, which was a record for a domestic women's transfer at that time.

Who are the other players leaving Tottenham Hotspur?

Alongside Bethany England, other players departing Tottenham include Matildas star Charli Grant, as part of a long list of exits announced by the club.

What impact will Bethany England's departure have on Tottenham's future?

Bethany England's departure may impact Tottenham's attacking options, but the club aims to strengthen by bringing in younger talent.