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.
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Who else is leaving Tottenham Hotspur?
Beth England is not the only confirmed departure, with Spurs making their intention clear ahead of the summer transfer window.
Under Martin Ho, the last two transfer windows have been extremely productive, and this summer looks no different. Alongside England, a whole host of players will be departing north London following the conclusion of the WSL season.
Also departing the club will be Kit Graham, who has been instrumental to the club’s growth. She will leave at the end of the season following the expiry of her contract. The 30-year-old attacker made history in 2019 as part of the first Tottenham side to play in the top-flight.
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In her seven-year tenure, she went on to make 91 appearances, and score 11 goals. Having spent the second half of this season on loan at Ipswich, it is time for pastures new for the history maker.
Amy James-Turner, who returned to England from Orlando Pride in July 2022 will also depart the club. Alongside James-Turner, the club will be saying goodbye to another member of the backline. Swiss international Luana Bühler, who started the FA Cup final alongside James-Turner, will also depart the club.
Charli Grant will also be leaving Tottenham behind, as will Josefine Rybrink, both of whom joined in the winter of 2024. Although the departure list is long, it sparks excitement for Tottenham Hotspur fans ahead of the summer transfer window.
The side currently sit fifth in the league standings and are just three points behind equaling their highest tally in the league. With the arrival of Martin Ho last summer, and new signings who have hit the ground running, next season could see Spurs as the ones to watch.
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