The Lionesses are building towards the defence of the European Championship title next summer but performances will have to improve if England retain their crown. A 4-3 defeat to Germany at Wembley last month was a wake-up call, and Wiegman must now deal with injuries to her team as they welcome the Olympic champions.

England Women today host the USA in a huge international friendly in front of 85,000 fans at Wembley. The Lionesses are looking to finish the year on a high and welcome a certain Emma Hayes this evening for their penultimate game of 2024, ahead of Tuesday’s meeting with Switzerland in Sheffield.

Lionesses pass defensive test as Emma Hayes frustrated on Wembley return - A record crowd for a women’s international friendly watches high-profile rivals battle to stalemate