Soccer-Wiegman missing several key players for friendlies against Americans, Swiss

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - England women's soccer manager Sarina Wiegman will miss several key players for two upcoming friendlies against Olympic champions United States and Switzerland, including Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp who has undergone knee surgery. Wiegman will also be without Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone to a calf injury, plus Chelsea duo Lauren James and Niamh Charles, and Aston Villa defender Lucy Parker. The absences mean Manchester City's Laura Blindkilde Brown and Leicester's Ruby Mace earned their first senior call-ups and United defender Gabby George is back with England's women's soccer team after a two-year absence.

England have already qualified to defend their title at the European Championships this summer in Switzerland, and are using the friendlies as preparation. They host Olympic gold medallists United States at Wembley on Nov. 30, and Euro 2025 hosts Switzerland at Bramall Lane on Dec.



3. England squad: Goalkeepers: Mary Earps, Hannah Hampton, Anna Moorhouse. Defenders: Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter, Gabby George, Alex Greenwood, Maya Le Tissier, Esme Morgan, Millie Turner, Leah Williamson Midfielders: Laura Blindkilde Brown, Grace Clinton, Frank Kirby, Ruby Mace, Jess Park, Georgia Stanway, Keira Walsh Forwards: Aggie Beever-Jones, Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Jess Naz, Alessia Russo (Reporting by Lori Ewing; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne).