Former England captain Casey Stoney has been named head coach of the Canadian women's national soccer team.

“I’m not (going to) change,” new head coach of the Canada women’s national team (CANWNT) Casey Stoney told The Athletic’s “ Full Time” podcast, sprinkled with a laugh, which means Stoney is going to “sit on a cooler.” She is going to sit on that cooler with “nice coats and nice blazers” and some Doc Martens-esque verve.

The Englishwoman replaces Bev Priestman, who was removed following an inquiry into a drone-spying scandal within the federation.

The former England captain, Casey Stoney has today been appointed the head coach of the Canadian women's national soccer team leading into the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

Former England captain Casey Stoney has been appointed the new head coach of Canada Women’s national team (CANWNT). The Athletic initially reported on Friday that Canada Soccer had agreed terms with Stoney to take over as the new head coach of its women’s team and this has now been confirmed.

When Janine Beckie found out who the new head coach of Canada's women's soccer team would be, she felt excitement above all else. Beckie, a veteran on Canada's team, said Stoney is the "perfect fit" and is encouraged by the hire.

Casey Stoney, former manager of San Diego Wave FC and Manchester United Women, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Canada Women's National Soccer Team. Stoney looks forward to building on Canada's football successes and engaging with fans,

Casey Stoney the English manager has been appointed as the new head coach of the Canada Women National Soccer Team CANWNT

Casey Stoney is ready to bring joy back to the pitch for the Canadian women’s soccer team — but first, she plans to establish trust. Following the drone-spying scandal that unravelled at the Paris Olympics,

Casey Stoney, 42, who played more than 130 matches for the English national team, previously served as the first head coach of Manchester United Women and went on to win Coach of the Year honours at the helm of the NWSL’s San Diego Wave. She was fired from the Wave last June amid a seven-game losing streak.