Friday’s briefing: Chelsea hold Barcelona and tough draw for Northern Ireland

The Blues had taken an early lead through Ellie Carpenter, but were pegged back at Stamford Bridge and then had a second-half goal ruled out.

‘We’ll reach a major tournament’: Coach confident despite Israel's exit from World Cup qualifiers

The harshest criticism we’ll hear is the criticism we direct at ourselves. We have a goal, and we know and will know how to reach it. I’m very proud of the players," said the team's coach.