Emma Hayes will return to England when her USA team take on the Lionesses in a friendly, with Germany also visiting

England have qualified for Euro 2025 - which takes place in Switzerland next summer - where they will defend their title. As they step up their preparations, the Lionesses will host the USA and Germany at Wembley later in the year, while South Africa and Switzerland also visit. United States manager Emma Hayes will return to England after leaving her role as Chelsea boss last season.

Former Chelsea manager Emma Hayes will return to England in November when she brings her USA team to Wembley to take on the Lionesses in an international friendly.

Hayes left the London club at the end of last season, having won 14 major trophies including five successive Women’s Super League titles.

She now has the new challenge of international management, which has started at the Olympic Games in Paris.

Transfers

Man Utd, Arsenal target impresses scouts with perfect hat-trick - Paper Round

an hour ago

As well as facing the United States, Sarina Wiegman’s England will also go up against Germany at Wembley in a rematch of the Euro 2022 final.

They will also play South Africa in Coventry and Euro 2025 hosts Switzerland in Sheffield.

The fixtures will serve as vital preparation for Wiegman and her team as they look to defend their European title next summer.

Hayes: It is ‘disrespectful’ for USWNT to look further than group stages

Video credit: SNTV

Speaking about the schedule, Wiegman said: “Our preparations for the EURO start now. Securing our place at the tournament next summer, without the need to participate in the Play-Offs, gives us the maximum time to prepare for the challenge that awaits us in Switzerland. 

“With the current UEFA Women’s Nations League format the opportunities to play friendlies are limited. Therefore I’m really pleased that we’ve been able to carefully select our opponents and give ourselves four very different and difficult challenges to aid our preparation.

“Each nation has a different style of play, a variety of strengths and that will test us in different ways. 

“To play at Wembley again, especially against the quality of Germany and the United States, is really exciting. Our fans always show-up and bring the noise when we play there, which really helps the team and no doubt both games will create memorable atmospheres.

“Being able to take the team across the country is also very important to us and we’re pleased to be heading back to Coventry and Sheffield and two excellent stadiums. We have happy memories from both cities and I have no doubt the fans will come out in their numbers to support the team, as they always do,” she said.

England booked their place at Euro 2025 by finishing second in their qualification group.

Despite an underwhelming campaign, a 0-0 draw with Sweden in their final match was enough to take them through to the tournament automatically.

England friendly schedule 2024

• England v Germany - October 25 - Wembley Stadium
• England v South Africa - October 29 - Coventry Building Society Arena
• England v United States - November 30 - Wembley Stadium
• England v Switzerland - December 3 - Bramall Lane

- - -

discovery+ is the streaming home of the Olympic Games, and the only place you can watch every moment of Paris 2024 this summer

Premier League

Jaissle 'a surprising choice' for Newcastle - but 'classic Red Bull coach' backed to make his mark

12 hours ago

UEFA Conference League

European qualifiers: Rangers beaten in Poland, Hearts thrashed by Benfica

12 hours ago