England Names Euro 2025 Squad, Faces Key Absences

England manager Sarina Wiegman has named a 23-player squad for the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship in Switzerland, including Chelsea forward Lauren James despite her ongoing hamstring injury since April. The squad faces the absence of key players Mary Earps and Fran Kirby due to retirement, and Millie Bright, who withdrew to focus on her health, resulting in a loss of 218 caps' worth of experience. Rising star Michelle Agyemang, who scored on her debut in April, is included among seven tournament first-timers, while Nikita Parris and Missy Bo Kearns have been relegated to the standby list. Thirteen members of the 2022 title-winning team remain. Wiegman described the selection as a balanced mix of veterans and newcomers, expressing confidence in their title defense. England will open their campaign against France on July 5.