Chelsea and Canada defender Ashley Lawrence says she is "excited" about former Manchester United and San Diego Wave manager Casey Stoney being appointed as the head coach of the national team.

Stoney was named head coach of Canada’s women on Monday. She signed a three-year contract with Canada Soccer that runs through the 2027 Women’s World Cup, with an option for 2028. Stoney takes over the Canadian team from Bev Priestman, who was fired in the wake a drone surveillance scandal at last year’s Olympics.

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.

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

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.

Former England captain Casey Stoney was named coach of the Canada women's team on Monday in a three-year deal that runs through the next Women's World Cup, with an option for 2028.

Casey Stoney, a former England captain who went on to win NWSL coach of the year honours, has been named coach of the Canadian women's soccer team.

The Canadian Women's National Team have officially announced the appointment of former England international Casey Stoney as their new head coach. The 42-year-old takes over in North America for Bev

Casey Stoney has been unveiled as the new head coach of the Canadian National Team. The 130-time capped former England international succeeds Bev Priestman, who was dismissed in the wake of the ‘drone-gate’ scandal that engulfed Canada’s Olympic Games campaign last year.