Summary
England's women's football team coach, Sarina Wiegman, will announce the first squad since winning Euro 2025. Some key players, including the captain Leah Williamson, may be absent due to injuries. The team will play friendly matches against Brazil and Australia in October.
Key Facts
- England won Euro 2025 by defeating Spain in a penalty shootout.
- Sarina Wiegman, the coach, will select a new squad with some players possibly missing due to injuries.
- Captain Leah Williamson is out with a knee injury, and forward Lauren James has an ankle issue.
- The Lionesses will play friendly matches against Brazil and Australia in late October.
- Some players like Lucy Bronze and Niamh Charles are recovering from injuries and might be included.
- Five England players were in the top 10 of the Ballon d'Or awards.
- Wiegman won the best coach award, and goalkeeper Hannah Hampton won the Yashin Trophy.
- England assistant coach Arjan Veurink left to coach the Netherlands.
