What could change in first England squad since Euro 2025?

"England face Brazil at Etihad Stadium in a friendly on Saturday, 25 October (17:30 BST), before hosting Australia at Pride Park on Tuesday, 28 October (19:00 GMT). However, it has been a difficult start to the season for some Lionesses who have been recovering from lengthy injuries. It is almost three months since they beat Spain in a dramatic final penalty shootout so what could change and what are the main questions for Wiegman?"

"It's been a busy few months for the Lionesses since their Euro 2025 success as the Women's Super League season restarted in September, before the Women's Champions League main phase began. US-based players Jess Carter, Esme Morgan and Anna Moorhouse all started league matches for Gotham FC, Washington Spirit and Orlando Pride respectively just a week after the final. Five Lionesses made the top 10 at the Ballon d'Or awards last month, including striker Alessia Russo, who finished third in the rankings."

"Wiegman was named women's coach of the year, while Hampton collected the Yashin Trophy for best female goalkeeper. Striker Michelle Agyemang, who scored vital goals in the Euro 2025 quarter-final and semi-final victories, was nominated for the Kopa Trophy to celebrate the best young player, but that went to Spain winger Vicky Lopez. Elsewhere, England assistant Arjan Veurink left to become head coach of the Netherlands and general manager Anja van Ginhoven also departed."

Sarina Wiegman will name her first Lionesses squad since retaining the Euro 2025 title. England play Brazil at Etihad Stadium on 25 October and host Australia at Pride Park on 28 October. Several key players are recovering from lengthy injuries and could be missing. US-based Lionesses Jess Carter, Esme Morgan and Anna Moorhouse resumed league action a week after the final. Five Lionesses finished in the Ballon d'Or top 10, including Alessia Russo in third. Wiegman was named women's coach of the year and Hannah Hampton won the Yashin Trophy. Assistant Arjan Veurink and general manager Anja van Ginhoven have left.

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