Lucy Bronze named in first Lionesses squad since Euro 2025 win

Right-back Lucy Bronze has been named in the England squad for this month's friendlies against Brazil and Australia despite only returning from injury on Sunday.

It is the first squad Sarina Wiegman has selected since England won Euro 2025 in July and there are several key players missing because of injury.

But Bronze, 33, has recovered from the fractured tibia she played with during Euro 2025 and was a late substitute in Chelsea's 1-0 win over Tottenham on Sunday - her first appearance this season.

Captain Leah Williamson is not in the squad because of a knee injury while Chelsea forward Lauren James also misses out with an ankle issue.

Williamson and James have yet to play this season as a result of injuries picked up during Euro 2025.

Forward Lauren Hemp is also missing after suffering an ankle injury in Manchester City's win over Tottenham on 19 September.

Chelsea captain Millie Bright, 32, retired from international football on Monday after winning 88 caps and Wiegman has called up 19-year-old Arsenal centre-back Katie Reid for the first time.

Reid's club-mate Taylor Hinds, who joined Arsenal from Liverpool in the summer, is also included.

The 26-year-old had previously switched her allegiances to Jamaica but has not represented them in a competitive fixture and is therefore eligible for the Lionesses.

Hinds' featured in a 3-0 friendly defeat by France in October 2024 for Jamaica having previously played for England's youth teams.

Another defender, Niamh Charles, recovered from an ankle injury in time to start for Chelsea on Sunday and makes the squad.

Midfielder Grace Clinton was left out of Manchester City's squad for Sunday's win at Liverpool with a knock but is also included.

Aston Villa midfielder Lucia Kendall, 21, also receives a first senior call-up after impressive performances for her new club since moving from Southampton.

England face Brazil at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, 25 October (17:30 BST), before playing Australia at Pride Park on Tuesday, 28 October (19:00 GMT).

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