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England Women manager Sarina Wiegman has recalled Gabby George to the squad for the first time in two years and Millie Turner is also called up after missing out since summer, as the Lionesses prepare for fixtures against Emma Hayes’ USA at Wembley and then Switzerland in Sheffield.
There are several notable injury absences from the squad, including Ella Toone, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp.
Orlando pride goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse, Leicester midfielder Ruby Mace and Manchester City’s Laura Blindkilde Brown are the three uncapped players in the squad, the latter two receiving their first senior call-ups.
The game against the USA will see Emma Hayes return to London, where she successfully managed Chelsea to multiple WSL titles before leading the USWNT to Olympic gold in Paris in the summer.
Like the USA, Switzerland – the hosts of next year’s European Championship – have not faced England since 2022, when the Lionesses won both encounters.
“This is an important international window for us to continue our work to be ready for next summer’s Euros. Every minute of these two games and every moment spent together at St George’s Park is to make sure we’re where we need to be when the tournament begins,” said Wiegman.
“As we continue our preparations we want to test ourselves against the very best and that’s why we have carefully selected the USA and Switzerland. They are two opponents who will challenge us in different ways this window and that’s exactly what we want.”
England Women squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Mary Earps, Hannah Hampton, Anna Moorhouse.
Defenders: Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter, Gabby George, Alex Greenwood, Maya Le Tissier, Esme Morgan, Millie Turner, Leah Williamson.
Midfielders: Laura Blindkilde Brown, Grace Clinton, Fran Kirby, Ruby Mace, Jess Park, Georgia Stanway, Keira Walsh.
Forwards: Aggie Beever-Jones, Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Jess Naz, Alessia Russo.
The game against the USA takes place on Saturday 30 November, before the squad head north to Bramall Lane to face Switzerland on Tuesday 3 December.
Source: independent.co.uk
