4 Arsenal players called up for England’s crucial Euro qualifiers | OneFootball

Four Arsenal players have been named in Sarina Wiegman’s 28-player squad for England’s decisive UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 qualifiers this summer.

The team will face a challenging schedule with back-to-back games against France, followed by matches against the Republic of Ireland and Sweden.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 28: Alessia Russo of Arsenal shows appreciation to the fans following the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Walton Hall Park on April 28, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

Key Arsenal players in the squad

Among the selected Arsenal players are:

Challenging fixtures ahead

The Lionesses will first face France in Newcastle on Friday, 31 May, before heading to Saint-Étienne for the return fixture on Tuesday, 4 June. The team will then regroup for their final two qualifiers: against the Republic of Ireland in Norwich on Friday, 12 July, and Sweden in Gothenburg on Tuesday, 16 July.

The Arsenal players will be instrumental in these matches as England aims to secure their place in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. The squad for the July fixtures will also be drawn from the 28 players named.

Preparation and recovery

Wiegman has structured the summer schedule to balance performance with player welfare. Following the initial fixtures, there will be periods of rest and recuperation, as well as training camps at St. George’s Park and in the Netherlands. This comprehensive preparation phase is designed to ensure the squad is fit and ready for the high-stakes matches.

Quotes from Sarina Wiegman

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – APRIL 11: Sarina Wiegman, Manager of England (R) and Leah Williamson of England look on during a press conference ahead of their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier match against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park on April 11, 2022 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Wiegman emphasised the importance of this summer’s qualifiers, stating, “This is another important summer for us to achieve our goal of qualifying for the EURO.

“After an intense season, we wanted to give the players clarity and help them to prepare for the FIFA windows in the best possible way, with the balance of performance and welfare as a priority.

“Naming a player group of 28 provides us with different options across the four fixtures and is an opportunity for some new faces to impress and build new connections.”

She acknowledged the cooperation from clubs in supporting player readiness, adding, “We have had good conversations with the clubs, and we are grateful for their cooperation and support in helping the players to be fresh, fit and ready for two international matches on the highest level.”

Here is the entire England squad for the Summer European Qualifiers:

Goalkeepers

Defenders