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Lionesses prepare for homecoming series as Sarina Wiegman’s next generation takes shape

A four-match run of friendlies will test England’s depth and mark the start of Sarina Wiegman’s rebuild for the 2027 World Cup.

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Oct 22, 2025
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England’s Lionesses are back, riding high after being crowned champions of Europe for a second successive summer. But the fanfare of past glories has to be shelved.

The squad faces a series of high-profile friendly fixtures, running from October through December, marking the real start of Sarina Wiegman’s long-haul preparations for th…

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