The 2025/26 Women's Super League season has come to a close, and Tottenham Hotspur are ringing in the changes. In a major shake-up that has sent shockwaves through the WSL, the club has announced a long list of departing players—headlined by none other than their all-time top scorer, Bethany England, alongside Australian international Charli Grant.
It's a move that has left many fans stunned. The Spurs board made the conscious decision not to offer captain Beth England a new contract, with her current deal expiring at the end of this season. Instead, the club is reportedly setting its sights on several young attacking prospects, signaling a new era in north London.
England's time at Tottenham has been nothing short of transformative. The 31-year-old striker arrived in January 2023 from rivals Chelsea—where she enjoyed a trophy-laden seven years—for a then-record domestic women's transfer fee of £250,000. She quickly became the heartbeat of the team, taking the captain's armband at the start of the following season. In her three-and-a-half-year spell, she revolutionized the Lilywhites: her goals kept the side in the top flight during her first season, and she then led the club to their first-ever Women's FA Cup final.
"I'll always be a fan of the club, and I'll always be looking out for the club," England said in an emotional farewell interview. "I want to see my friends do well. I don't know where I'll be or what I'll be doing, but they will have my full support. I'll be checking in on them. I just can't say enough thank you to everyone—the fans, the staff, the players."
Despite her 32 goals for Spurs—making her the club's all-time leading scorer—England is no longer the sole threat in the attack. The summer arrival of young Danish star Cathinka Tandberg has added a new dimension, with Tandberg netting six WSL goals this season, just one behind her more experienced counterpart. It's a shift that hints at the club's evolving strategy.
Under manager Martin Ho, the last two transfer windows have been exceptionally productive, and this summer looks set to continue that trend. Alongside England and Grant, a host of other players will be moving on, making way for fresh faces and a new chapter at Tottenham Hotspur.