England Women's Squad Selected for Friendlies

England women's football manager Sarina Wiegman has selected a 24-player squad for upcoming friendlies against the United States and Switzerland, but will be without five key players due to injuries, including Lauren Hemp and Ella Toone. The squad sees first senior call-ups for Manchester City's Laura Blindkilde Brown and Leicester's Ruby Mace, alongside a return for Gabby George after a lengthy absence. The matches, scheduled for November 30 at Wembley and December 3 at Bramall Lane, serve as preparation for the UEFA Women's EURO 2025, where England will defend its title. Wiegman emphasized the importance of these games for building team cohesion ahead of the tournament. With nearly 80,000 tickets sold for the USA match, interest remains high among fans. The fixtures are crucial as the Lionesses continue to develop their squad ahead of next summer's championship.