UEFA European Championship

England: Women’s Euro 2022 team profile

1 year ago

| BY News Team

The Lionesses have never won the Euros, although they have twice finished as runners-up.

But they may have a trump card up their sleeve this time round: their coach, Sarina Wiegman, took Netherlands to glory on home turf at Euro 2017. Now, England will hope that history will repeat itself with Wiegman guiding England’s women to a first-ever major tournament victory, on home soil.

England are in a strong group with plenty of big-tournament experience. They have reached the semi-final of three consecutive major tournaments – can Wiegman, and home advantage, help them take that final step towards silverware at Euro 2022?

What was England’s Women’s Euro 2022 Qualifying Record?

As the host nation, England qualified automatically for Euro 2022. They are in good form so far this year, winning 10-0 and 5-0 against North Macedonia and Northern Ireland in qualifiers for next year’s World Cup. They will warm up for Euro 2022 with friendlies against Belgium and the defending champions, Netherlands.

Who is England’s head coach at Euro 2022?

When it comes to winning games at major tournaments, Sarina Wiegman has been there, done it, bought the Oranje t-shirt. She guided Netherlands to the Euro 2017 title on home soil and then dispelled any doubts that that success was down purely to home advantage by reaching the 2019 World Cup final. A coach who places heavy emphasis on attack, Wiegman’s England have been every bit as entertaining to watch as her Netherlands sides.

Who is England’s captain at Euro 2022?

Leah Williamson was confirmed as England captain ahead of Euro 2022, having taken the armband temporarily during Steph Houghton’s absence due to injury. Williamson has excelled as a leader and ambassador for the women’s game, so it was no surprise when Sarina Wiegman confirmed that the Arsenal star will captain her country on home turf this summer. Normally a centre-back, Williamson has been deployed as a holding midfielder in Wiegman’s England side and will play a key role as the Lionesses go for glory.

Who are England’s star players to watch out for at Euro 2022?

When it comes to big games, look no further than Ellen White. The prolific striker recently overtook the great Kelly Smith as England’s all-time top-scorer, thanks in no small part to the 12 goals in nine games she bagged in 2021. Her strike partner for both club and country is Lauren Hemp, a player with great pace and skill who can play either through the middle or out on the wings.

Millie Bright and Alex Greenwood keep things tight at the back, while veteran midfielder Jill Scott will appear at her eighth major international tournament. Lucy Bronze was the first English footballer to win UEFA’s Women’s Player of the Year award in 2019 and the dynamic full back is still a major part of the Lionesses’ squad.