Emma Coates

Emma Coates (born 29 April 1991) is an English football manager and former player who has been the manager of the England women's under-23 team since February 2023.

Managerial career

Coates joined Doncaster Belles as a coach in 2014 and became the head coach in June 2016. In October 2017 she become a specialist coach with England women's youth teams. Her final game as manager for the Belles resulted in a 6–0 win over Aston Villa on 31 October.

In February 2023 Coates was appointed head coach of the England women's under-23 team. In joint training sessions with the senior team she coordinates with Lioness manager Sarina Wiegman.

In April 2024, the under-23 team ended the U23 European League unbeaten, while competing against eight national teams. Under Coates BBC Sport described the squad as thriving.

Managerial honours

Doncaster Rovers Belles

• FA WSL 2: 2017 runner-up