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England manager Sarina Wiegman is set to name her first Lionesses squad of 2024 ahead of a pair of international friendlies against Austria and Italy later this month.
After missing out on the Nations League finals in dramatic fashion in December, the Lionesses instead head to the south of Spain for a training camp and to take on European opposition as Wiegman’s side begin their preparations for the start of Euro 2025 qualifying.
There could be a recall for captain Leah Williamson, who has not played for England since last April and was forced to miss the World Cup after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament towards the end of last season.
The centre-back has returned to action for Arsenal in the Women’s Super League in recent weeks and with co-captain Millie Bright still out with a knee injury, Williamson’s availability has arrived at a good time for Wiegman.
Follow live updates from the Lionesses squad announcement, below
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When is Euro 2025 qualifying?
After missing out on the Nations League finals, as well as the Summer Olympics, England’s next competitive matches will be in the Euro 2025 qualifiers.
The defending European champions will start their qualifying campaign in April – the Lionesses will be in League A in the reformed qualifying format, which mirrors the Nations League system.
The pots for the qualifying draw have yet to be confirmed but England are set to be in Pot 2 for the League A draw.
The qualifying draw will take place on 5 March and England could book their place as early as July 2024.
Jamie Braidwood13 February 2024 10:42
England squad LIVE: Latest updates
England will head to Spain later this month to play friendly matches against Austria and Italy.
The Lionesses would have planned to be in the Nations League finals, which are to be played in this international window, but Sarina Wiegman’s side missed out of the final four after finishing behind the Netherlands in the group phase.
The Lionesses will play Austria on Friday 23 February and then on Italy the following Tuesday.
Jamie Braidwood13 February 2024 10:38
England squad LIVE: Latest updates
When is England’s squad announcement?
Sarina Wiegman will announce her England squad at 11:15am GMT on Tuesday 13 February at St George’s Park. The Lionesses manager will then give a press conference to explain her selections.
Jamie Braidwood13 February 2024 10:31
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England manager Sarina Wiegman is set to name her first Lionesses squad of 2024 ahead of a pair of international friendlies against Austria and Italy later this month.
You can follow live updates from this morning’s announcement in today’s live blog
Jamie Braidwood13 February 2024 10:30
