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No Lauren James but Lionesses welcome three stars back just 50 days away from Euro 2025
Chelsea star Lauren James is a notable absentee from England Women’s latest squad as she continues to recover from injury. With the European Championshop now just 50 days away, the Lionesses are already preparing to defend the title they won on home soil in 2022. James will not be featuring for England in their upcoming matchesGetty But first, their attention will be in the UEFA Women’s Nations League ahead of crunch matches with Portugal and Spain on the horizon. Sitting second in the table – two points behind leaders Spain – England know top spot is in their hands if they secure two victories. Only the group winner will seal their passage into the semi-finals in October, with the two-legged final to take place in November and December. And the upcoming games have come too soon for winger James, who suffered a hamstring knock in England’s 5-0 win over Belgium last month. Though in positive news, Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway is back in the team. The 26-year-old, who has scored 21 goals in 75 international games, hasn’t played a competitive match since December after undergoing surgery. Stanway suffered a lateral collateral ligament tear (LCL) in her right knee, but has been cleared by the medical team to feature against Portugal and Spain. Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood is another that has earned a recall to the team after she underwent surgery on her medial collateral ligament in December. And Lauren Hemp is the third player back in the squad, with the Citizens forward another star that has battled a knee knock. Hemp featured for the first time since November in City’s recent 1-0 win away at Leicester. Stanway is back in the England squad after recovering from injuryGetty Greenwood is also back in the team in a major boost for EnglandGetty Hemp is also in the squad after shaking off her own knee knockGetty As for Missy Bo Kearns, she has played her way into a recall following an upturn in form for Aston Villa as she awaits to make her England debut. Tottenham Hotspur‘s Ella Morris is another looking to make their senior debut after earning a first call-up under boss Sarina Wiegman. Commenting on the upcoming matches, Wiegman said: “These are another two important games for us in a big year. Naturally we are preparing for the summer ahead. “We saw in February that both Portugal and Spain will provide a big challenge and that excites us. “These are the levels we need to compete against to make sure we are the best possible version of ourselves on July 5 when our Euro begins. “At the same time, it is important that we focus first on what is right in front of us and ending the Nations League campaign in the best possible way. Wigeman’s side are looking to seal their place in the Naions League finals later this monthGetty “We have reflected upon two different performances against Belgium in April and although there were positives to take, there is more we want and need to improve on. “We have the possibility of seeing 27-players in our environment and that’s a real positive. “It will give us more good information to make important decisions in the near future. “Also naming the squad 12 days before the window begins gives all the players clarity as the season ends for some and carries on for others. “The hard work continues from the moment we arrive at St. George’s Park on Monday, May 26.” Full Lionesses squad Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Jess Carter (Gotham FC), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Ella Morris (Tottenham Hotspur), Leah Williamson (Arsenal) Midfielders: Grace Clinton (Manchester United), Missy-Bo Kearns (Aston Villa), Fran Kirby (Brighton & Hove Albion), Jess Park (Manchester City), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Chelsea) Forwards: Michelle Agyemang (Brighton & Hove Albion, loan from Arsenal), Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea), Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Chloe Kelly (Arsenal, loan from Manchester City), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Nikita Parris (Brighton & Hove Albion), Alessia Russo (Arsenal)
Chelsea star Lauren James is a notable absentee from England Women’s latest squad as she continues to recover from injury.
With the European Championshop now just 50 days away, the Lionesses are already preparing to defend the title they won on home soil in 2022.
But first, their attention will be in the UEFA Women’s Nations League ahead of crunch matches with Portugal and Spain on the horizon.
Sitting second in the table – two points behind leaders Spain – England know top spot is in their hands if they secure two victories.
Only the group winner will seal their passage into the semi-finals in October, with the two-legged final to take place in November and December.
And the upcoming games have come too soon for winger James, who suffered a hamstring knock in England’s 5-0 win over Belgium last month.
Though in positive news, Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway is back in the team.
The 26-year-old, who has scored 21 goals in 75 international games, hasn’t played a competitive match since December after undergoing surgery.
Stanway suffered a lateral collateral ligament tear (LCL) in her right knee, but has been cleared by the medical team to feature against Portugal and Spain.
Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood is another that has earned a recall to the team after she underwent surgery on her medial collateral ligament in December.
And Lauren Hemp is the third player back in the squad, with the Citizens forward another star that has battled a knee knock.
Hemp featured for the first time since November in City’s recent 1-0 win away at Leicester.
As for Missy Bo Kearns, she has played her way into a recall following an upturn in form for Aston Villa as she awaits to make her England debut.
Tottenham Hotspur‘s Ella Morris is another looking to make their senior debut after earning a first call-up under boss Sarina Wiegman.
Commenting on the upcoming matches, Wiegman said: “These are another two important games for us in a big year. Naturally we are preparing for the summer ahead.
“We saw in February that both Portugal and Spain will provide a big challenge and that excites us.
“These are the levels we need to compete against to make sure we are the best possible version of ourselves on July 5 when our Euro begins.
“At the same time, it is important that we focus first on what is right in front of us and ending the Nations League campaign in the best possible way.
“We have reflected upon two different performances against Belgium in April and although there were positives to take, there is more we want and need to improve on.
“We have the possibility of seeing 27-players in our environment and that’s a real positive.
“It will give us more good information to make important decisions in the near future.
“Also naming the squad 12 days before the window begins gives all the players clarity as the season ends for some and carries on for others.
“The hard work continues from the moment we arrive at St. George’s Park on Monday, May 26.”
Full Lionesses squad
Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Jess Carter (Gotham FC), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Ella Morris (Tottenham Hotspur), Leah Williamson (Arsenal)
Midfielders: Grace Clinton (Manchester United), Missy-Bo Kearns (Aston Villa), Fran Kirby (Brighton & Hove Albion), Jess Park (Manchester City), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Chelsea)
Forwards: Michelle Agyemang (Brighton & Hove Albion, loan from Arsenal), Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea), Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Chloe Kelly (Arsenal, loan from Manchester City), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Nikita Parris (Brighton & Hove Albion), Alessia Russo (Arsenal)
