England WU23s squad named for Norway and USA games

England women's under-23s head coach Emma Coates has selected a 23-player squad for the final matches of 2025.

The Young Lionesses will play Norway in a WU23 European competition fixture at the Joie Stadium, home of Manchester City Women, on Thursday 27 November (7pm GMT), before welcoming the USA to Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium on Monday 1 December (7pm GMT). Tickets for both fixtures can be purchased directly from the clubs or via 

The WU23s last played Norway away from home in a 0-0 draw in November of last season, whilst the matchup in Lancashire will mark the first time England has played the USA in the WU23 age category since 2018.

Coates said: “We’re looking forward to finishing the year with two home fixtures. Playing in front of our own fans always gives the players a real lift, and we’re hoping for strong support at both matches. The USA game, in particular, will feel like a special occasion – we don’t often get the chance to play global opponents in this age category, so it will offer the squad a fresh and different challenge.

“2025 has been another positive year for our Young Lionesses, with seven WU23s players making the transition to the senior squad and earning their first call ups – most recently Anouk Denton and Freya Godfrey. It’s really exciting to think about who’s going to be next.”

The squad

Goalkeepers: Katie Cox (Aberdeen, on loan from Chelsea), Faye Kirby (Liverpool), Natalia Negri (Ipswich Town)

Defenders: Cerys Brown (London City Lionesses), Megan Collett (Southampton), Teyah Goldie (London City Lionesses), Gracie Prior (Manchester City), Evie Rabjohn (Sunderland, on loan from Manchester United), Hannah Silcock (Liverpool), Jess Simpson (Southampton, on loan from Manchester United), Mari Ward (Bristol City)

Midfielders: Sarah Brasero (West Ham), Ruby Mace (Everton), Olivia McLoughlin (Leicester City), Erica Meg Parkinson (Valadares Gaia), Lexi Potter (Chelsea), Maisie Symonds (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Forwards: Keira Barry (Sunderland, on loan from Manchester United), Mia Enderby (Liverpool), Isobel Goodwin (London City Lionesses), Lenna Gunning-Williams (Tottenham Hotspur), Lexi Lloyd-Smith (Bristol City), Georgia Mullett (Aston Villa)