England Squad Named for Trio of Tough Tests

Last updated : 19 February 2019 By Three Lions

An important date in the calendar for the past few years, the SheBelieves Cup in the USA takes on extra importance with the World Cup just a few months away and England will be looking to test themselves against a trio of tough opponents as the countdown to France 2019 begins in earnest.

Phil Neville’s side will take on Brazil on 27 February, hosts USA on 2 March and Japan on 5 March with all four teams in the competition ranked in the top ten in the world.

Key defender Millie Bright of Chelsea will not travel as part of the 23-player squad as she undergoes treatment for an injury in order to be fit for France.

"We're all looking forward to meeting up and everyone is ready and raring to go," Neville told the official FA website.

"These are exciting times ahead and this is a huge year for the Lionesses."

After returning home England gave friendlies lined up against Canada, at Manchester City Academy Stadium on Friday 5 April and Spain at Swindon Town on Tuesday 9 April.

Preparations will then be fine-tuned with matches against Denmark, at Walsall, on Saturday 25 May and New Zealand at the Amex Stadium on Saturday 1 June before the World Cup opener against Scotland on 9 June.