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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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England Under-23 to face Norway and USA

Emma Coates has selected a 23-player squad for the final matches of 2025.

The Young Lionesses will play Norway in a WU23 European competition fixture at the Joie Stadium, home of Manchester City

Women, on Thursday 27 November (19:00 GMT), before welcoming the USA to Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium on Monday 1 December (19:00 GMT). Tickets for both fixtures can be purchased directly from the clubs or via wembleystadium.com/tickets.

The WU23s last played Norway away from home in a 0-0 draw last November, whilst the matchup in Lancashire will mark the first time England has played the USA in the WU23 age category since 2018.

England v Norway

Thursday 27 November, 19:00 GMT

WU23 European competition fixture

Joie Stadium, Manchester City

England v USA

Monday 1 December, 19:00 GMT

WU23 international

Wham Stadium, Accrington Stanley

Emma Coates said: “We’re looking forward to finishing the year with two home fixtures. Playing in front of our own fans always gives the players a real lift, and we’re hoping for strong support at both matches. The USA game, in particular, will feel like a special occasion – we don’t often get the chance to play global opponents in this age category, so it will offer the squad a fresh and different challenge.

“2025 has been another positive year for our Young Lionesses, with seven WU23s players making the transition to the senior squad and earning their first call ups – most recently Anouk Denton and Freya Godfrey. It’s really exciting to think about who’s going to be next.”

England Under-23 squad:

Katie Cox Aberdeen, on loan from Chelsea

Faye Kirby Liverpool

Natalia Negri Ipswich Town

Cerys Brown London City Lionesses

Megan Collett Southampton

Teyah Goldie London City Lionesses

Gracie Prior Manchester City

Evie Rabjohn Sunderland, on loan from Manchester United

Hannah Silcock Liverpool

Jess Simpson Southampton, on loan from Manchester United

Mari Ward Bristol City

Sarah Brasero West Ham United

Ruby Mace Everton

Olivia McLoughlin Leicester City

Erica Meg Parkinson Valadares Gaia

Lexi Potter Chelsea

Maisie Symonds Brighton & Hove Albion

Keira Barry Sunderland, on loan from Manchester United

Mia Enderby Liverpool

Isobel Goodwin London City Lionesses

Lenna Gunning-Williams Tottenham Hotspur

Lexi Lloyd-Smith Bristol City

Georgia Mullett Aston Villa