England manager Sarina Wiegman appointed her first team in 2025, because 24 players were invited to the National League matches against Portugal and Spain.
On Friday, February 2nd, Lioness will take over Portugal in Portima, followed by a visit to the World Champion of Spain at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday, February 26. Belgium makes the final team in national groups C with England At the beginning of April, set them to face them with a double header.
Last year, Lionnesses finished second in their group behind the Netherlands, and the 2023/24 competition was won by Spain. It is the beginning of a crowded schedule that leads to this summer European Championship In Switzerland.
Bayern midfielder from Munich Georgia Stanway is a key omission this month of the team after being subjected to knee surgery at the end of January due to the torn side ligament. The 26-year-old is expected to be put aside for several months, which is at risk of Euro 2025 hope.
Manchester City The duo Alex Greenwood and Lauren hemp have also been put on the side of injuries, although it is not expected that the latter will miss the summer tournament. Brighton’s star Nikita Parris returns to England for the first time since November 2022, while Chelsea Duo Niamh Charles and Lauren James are back in action after their injuries problems. Ella Toone Manchester United came back.
Speaking on the eve of this month of games, Wiegman said: “These are two big games for the beginning of 2025. It is exciting that we have the opportunity to write a new chapter in our story in the upcoming months, especially with the euro this summer, but we want to focus on that first which is ahead of us and a very important campaign of folk leagues.
“Portugal is getting stronger all the time and it will be good for us to get training together for a week, which we hope will be great conditions, both on and off the field before we play. I expect a high -level game, and also is a good experience of a different environment in our first match abroad since last summer.
“Then we have another special occasion at Wembley against Spain. I am sure we will get a lot of support and we can’t wait to see our fans again. Horrous work during the week and our performances in these two matches can give us a strong foundation for the big year ahead. “
Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (PSG), Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Pride).
Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Millie Bright (Chelsea), Jess Carter (Gotham), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), May Le Tissier (Man Utd), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Millie Turner (Man UTD), Leah Williamson (Arsenal (Arsenal (Arsenal), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal).
Midfielders: Keira Walsh (Chelsea), Ella Toone (Man UTD), Jess Park (Man City), Ruby Mace (Leicester), Grace Clinton (Man Utd), Laura Blindkilde Brown (Man City).
Forward: Alessia Russo (Arsenal), Nikita Parris (Brighton), Jess Naz (Tottenham), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Lauren James (Chelsea), Aggie Bever-Jones (Chelsea).
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