Germany Edges England 4-3 in Friendly

In a thrilling women's friendly match at Wembley, Germany defeated England 4-3, marking a successful debut for their new manager, Christian Wuck. Germany surged to a 3-0 lead within the first half hour, primarily due to Giulia Gwinn's brace and Klara Buhl's strike, capitalizing on England's defensive errors. England fought back with a brace from Georgia Stanway, but Germany's Sara Dabritz sealed the victory with a penalty, despite Lucy Bronze's late goal for the hosts. This match served as a wake-up call for England ahead of Euro 2025, exposing serious issues in their defensive structure and team selection under manager Sarina Wiegman. The loss also marked the first time England conceded four goals at home since 1997, prompting calls for a potential overhaul of the starting lineup. Both teams have already qualified for the upcoming European Championship, but England faces significant questions about their form and strategy moving forward.