"Sarina Wiegman has named her first England squad since the Lionesses' triumph at Euro 2025, with Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze among those selected. England face Brazil and Australia in two international friendlies later this month in the first of four "Homecoming Series" matches following their European success in the summer. Bronze revealed after the Lionesses' penalty shootout victory over Spain in the showpiece match in July that she had played the entirety of the tournament with a fractured tibia."
"The 33-year-old made her return to action on Sunday, replacing Ellie Carpenter in the second minute of second-half stoppage time during their 1-0 win over Tottenham in the Women's Super League. Of the 25-player squad, 20 were part of Wiegman's ranks for the Euros, with captain Leah Williamson, Lauren James, and Lauren Hemp all missing out with respective injuries."
Sarina Wiegman named her first England squad since Euro 2025. England will play Brazil and Australia in friendlies later this month as part of a four-match Homecoming Series. Lucy Bronze revealed she played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia and returned briefly for Chelsea's 1-0 win over Tottenham. The 25-player squad includes 20 Euro participants. Leah Williamson, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp are absent through injury. Millie Bright announced her international retirement after 88 appearances. Three uncapped players received first call-ups: Katie Reid, Taylor Hinds and Lucia Kendall. Laura Blindkilde Brown and Missy Bo Kearns return to the squad.
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