Kirby lost the second half of the Super League season to tired women, but returned to Emma Hayes’ squad for the FA Cup final in May against Man City, although she did not enter the pitch. Defender Houghton has been battling an injury to Achilles all season, having not played since January and will miss five major tournaments for the first time. The Lionesses will be led by captain Leah Williamson and backed by vice-captains Millie Bright and Ellen White – the striker is England’s all-time leading scorer with 50 goals and will make her third consecutive appearance at the Euro. Picture: The Duke of Cambridge, who is the president of the FA, went to a training session to meet players and coaching staff on Wednesday Striker Chloe Kelly also made the cut, although she only recently recovered from an ACL injury, and is one of nine players starting their first major tournament. Houghton joins Lucy Staniforth – also returning from a long-term injury – as well as Sandy McIver, Niam Charles and Katie Zellem, who have been ruled out of the starting line-up for June 23 but can be replaced by June 26. Goalkeepers: Mary Earps, Hannah Hampton, Ellie Roebuck Defenders: Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter, Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood, Demi Stokes, Lotte Wubben-Moy Media: Fran Kirby, Jill Scott, Georgia Stanway, Ella Town, Keira Walsh, Leah Williamson Forwards: Bethany England, Lauren Hemp, Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Nikita Parris, Alessia Russo, Ellen White
Wiegman plans to deliver a “summer to remember”
Picture: Sarina Wiegman with Prince William in St George’s Park
Head coach Wiegman said: “I’m excited about what is possible for this club. We all know this is a huge opportunity and we have to seize it with both hands. The opportunity to represent the nation on such a big stage inside home Soil is something you enjoy. “Teamwork is a big part of what we are all and from every player on the team to my great support team, and with the strong support of everyone in the FA and our fans, we are committed to making an unforgettable summer. “
Watch Euro 2022 on Sky Sports
Stay up to date with the latest from Euro 2022 on all Sky Sports and Sky Sports News this summer. Coverage will be provided by Sky Sports WSL presenter Caroline Barker, along with Jessica Creighton and Kyle Walker. Meanwhile, Karen Carney, Sue Smith, Courtney Sweetman-Kirk and Laura Bassett will provide analysis throughout the tournament. With them will also be the experienced English goalkeeper Karen Barnsley and the defender of Manchester City Esme Morgan. The experts and presenters will work from the Sky Sports Women’s Euro 2022 mobile presentation bus, which will follow the Sky Sports News team across the country to the various stadiums where the games take place. In addition, Sky Sports’ Essential Football Podcast will be renamed the Sky Sports Women’s Euros Podcast from June 21. Hosted by Charlotte Marsh and Anton Toloui, it will include exclusive news and player interviews, in addition to a powerful series of tournaments around the tournament.
Euro 2022: The groups …
Group A: England, Austria, Norway, Northern Ireland Group B: Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland Group C: Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal, Switzerland Group D: France, Italy, Belgium, Iceland
Euro 2022: The program …
Group stage Wednesday 6 July Group A: England – Austria – start at 20:00, Old Trafford Thursday, July 7 Group A: Norway – Northern Ireland – start at 20:00, St Mary’s Friday, July 8 Group B: Spain – Finland – start at 17:00, Stadium MK Group B: Germany – Denmark – start at 20:00, London Community Stadium Saturday, July 9 Group C: Portugal – Switzerland – start at 17:00, Leigh Sports Village Group C: Netherlands – Sweden – start at 20:00, Bramall Lane Sunday 10 July Group D: Belgium – Iceland – start at 17:00, Manchester City Academy Stadium Group D: France – Italy – start at 20:00, New York Stadium Monday 11 July Group A: Austria – Northern Ireland – start at 17:00, St Mary’s Group A: England – Norway – start at 20:00, Brighton & Hove Community Stadium Tuesday 12 July Group B: Denmark – Finland – start at 17:00, Stadium MK Group B: Germany – Spain – start at 20:00, London Community Stadium Wednesday 13 July Group C: Sweden – Switzerland – start at 17:00, Bramall Lane Group C: Netherlands – Portugal – start at 20:00, Leigh Sports Village Thursday 14 July Group D: Italy – Iceland – start at 17:00, Manchester City Academy Stadium Group D: France – Belgium – start at 20:00, New York Stadium Friday 15 July Group A: Northern Ireland – England – start at 20:00, St Mary’s Group A: Austria – Norway – start at 20:00, Brighton & Hove Community Stadium Saturday 16 July Group B: Finland – Germany – start at 20:00, Stadium MK Group B: Denmark – Spain – start at 20:00, London Community Stadium Sunday 17 July Group C: Switzerland – Netherlands – start at 17:00, Bramall Lane Group C: Sweden – Portugal – start at 17:00, Leigh Sports Village Monday 18 July Group D: Iceland – France – start at 20:00, New York Stadium Group D: Italy – Belgium – start at 20:00, Manchester City Academy Stadium Knockout phase Quarterfinals Wednesday, July 20 Quarterfinals 1: Group A Winners – Group B Runners-up – start at 20:00, Brighton & Hove Community Stadium Thursday, July 21 Quarterfinal 2: Group B Winners – Group A Runners-up – start at 20:00, London Community Stadium Friday 22 July Quarterfinal 3: Group C Winners v Group D Runners-up starting at 20:00, Leigh Sports Village Quarterfinals 4: Group D Winners – Group C Runners-up – start at 20:00, New York Stadium Semifinals Tuesday 26 July Semifinals 1: Quarterfinals Winners 1 v Winners Quarterfinals 3 – start at 20:00, Bramall Lane Wednesday 27 July Semifinals 2: Winners’ Quarterfinals 2 v Quarterfinals Winners 4 – start 20:00, Stadium MK Final Sunday 31 July Winners of the semifinals 1 v Winners of the semifinals 2 – start at 5 pm, Wembley
