by Damion Arnold 19/5/26
Above: Sarina Wiegman speaking to the media after announcing the latest 25-player squad. Photo: Damion Arnold
Sarina Wiegman has named 25 players for England’s final FIFA 2027 Women’s World Cup European Qualifiers in June.
Manchester United’s Ella Toone returns to international duty after being sidelined with a hip injury back in November 2025. Chelsea striker Aggie Beever-Jones and London City Lionesses forward Freya Godfrey have both returned after missing out on the last camp. Notably, Lucy Bronze has also been named in the squad despite missing Saturday’s WSL game against Manchester United.
Their penultimate match will see them face Spain at the Estadi Mallorca on June 5. The last time the two sides met, Lauren Hemp’s third minute goal was the only difference as the Lionesses came away 1-0.
The final European Qualifier will see the Lionesses return home as they host Ukraine at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on June 9. Ukraine welcomed England to the Mardan Stadyumu in the first European Qualifier. The Lionesses breezed past their hosts 6-1 with Alessia Russo, Georgia Stanway and Jessica Park all scoring a brace.
Wins against Spain and Ukraine will automatically qualify England for next year’s World Cup in Brazil.
Speaking to the media, Weigman said:
Sarina Wiegman said: “Naming the squad nearly two weeks before we meet-up at St. George’s Park gives the players important clarity as the European season comes to a close. This is clearly a very big moment in our qualification campaign.”
Speaking on how important it is to get automatic promotion, Wiegman said: “We have an opportunity to qualify for the World Cup, and we know what the scenarios are. We really want to go out there (against Spain) and play to win. We know, of course, how it stands. If we win or tie, we qualify, but even if we wouldn’t (win or draw against Spain), there’s still a chance against Ukraine.”
Wiegman added: “Of course, what we want to do is go to Mallorca and play Spain and beat Spain. That’s our starting point, and play better than we have done in Wembley, because we want to improve every single day.”
The Squad:
Goalkeepers: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Pride), Ellie Roebuck (Aston Villa)
Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Jess Carter (Gotham), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Taylor Hinds (Arsenal), Leah Williamson (Arsenal).
Midfielders: Laura Blindkilde Brown (Manchester City), Lucia Kendall (Aston Villa), Jess Park (Manchester United), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Chelsea).
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