Lionesses Return to Wembley for Post-Euro Experimentation
The England Women's national team, the Lionesses, make a triumphant return to Wembley Stadium for the first time since their Euro 2025 victory. They face China in an international friendly this Saturday, 29th November 2025, as part of their final fixtures of the year.
Under the guidance of manager Sarina Wiegman, the side is using these matches to fine-tune preparations for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. This period of experimentation comes after a mixed set of results in their homecoming series, which included a defeat to Brazil followed by a victory over a 10-player Australia last month.
Wiegman's Goalkeeping Conundrum and Tactical Shifts
Wiegman has explicitly confirmed her intention to "experiment" in these final two friendlies against China and Ghana. This strategy is particularly evident in the goalkeeping department, where injuries to Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating have forced changes.
This opens the door for a potential debut, with Anna Moorhouse or Sophie Baggaley in line for their first senior starts. In a heartwarming development, the squad also sees the recall of Ellie Roebuck, who makes a remarkable return to the international setup just 18 months after suffering a stroke that threatened her professional career.
World Cup Horizon and Euro Final Rematch
Beyond the immediate friendlies, the Lionesses are building towards next year's World Cup qualifiers. The draw has placed them in a challenging group, setting up a highly anticipated rematch against Spain, the team they narrowly defeated in the thrilling Euro 2025 final.
These matches against China and the subsequent game against Ghana are therefore crucial for assessing squad depth and testing new tactical approaches ahead of the competitive qualifying campaign.
