England head coach Sarina Wiegman has announced her final 23-player squad for this summer’s UEFA Women’s EURO.
The Lionesses boss had named an initial 28-player squad last month but Wiegman has now reduced her group by five to meet UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 tournament rules.
It has been revealed that Sandy MacIver (Everton), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Steph Houghton (Manchester City), Lucy Staniforth (Manchester United) and Katie Zelem (Manchester United) have all been omitted from Wiegman’s final selection.
After announcing her final squad, England head coach Wiegman said “I am excited by what is possible for this group. We all know this is a huge opportunity and it is one we have to grab with both hands. The chance to represent the nation on such a big stage on home soil is one to relish. This group so far has proven they are prepared to give it all they have in every training session, in every meeting and in every game.
“Making the final selection is always difficult because we know the talent and commitment of every single player. All 28 players have all been superb on and off the pitch, since I started. I am certain those we have had to disappoint will give everything to support us and be ready if called upon.
“Of course, we hope to avoid any setbacks before we start against Austria but we know where we can turn in case we need a replacement. Togetherness is a big part of what we are all about and from every player in the squad to my superb support team, and with the strong backing of everyone at The FA and our fans, we are committed to make it a summer to remember.”
England begin their UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 campaign with a fixture against Austria at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday 6 July 2022. The Lionesses will then face Norway at The Amex Stadium in Brighton on Monday 11 July 2022 before rounding-off the group stage with a fixture against home nations rivals Northern Ireland at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton on Friday 15 July 2022.
Wiegman’s side increase their preparations for the home EUROs with an international friendly against Belgium at Molineux in Wolverhampton tomorrow night. England will also face The Netherlands and Switzerland as part of their UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 preparations.
Final England squad for UEFA Women’s EURO 2022
Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (Manchester United), Hannah Hampton (Aston Villa), Ellie Roebuck (Manchester City)
Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Manchester City), Jess Carter (Chelsea), Rachel Daly (Houston Dash), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Demi Stokes (Manchester City), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal)
Midfielders: Fran Kirby (Chelsea), Jill Scott (Manchester City), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Manchester City), Leah Williamson (Arsenal)
Forwards: Beth England (Chelsea), Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Chloe Kelly (Manchester City), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Nikita Parris (Arsenal), Alessia Russo (Manchester United), Ellen White (Manchester City)
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