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England announce Under-23 squad

Head Coach Emma Coates has named a 23-strong squad for the first two fixtures of the new campaign.

England women’s under-23s will travel away to Norway to kick off the season before hosting Belgium at home in Shrewsbury. The Young Lionesses, who remain undefeated in 2023, will first travel to Bryne to take on Norway on Thursday 21 September (17:30 BST). Emma Coates’ side will then welcome Belgium to the New Meadow, home of Shrewsbury Town FC, on Monday 25 September (19:00 BST), which tickets are now on sale for.

The fixtures form part of a new organised competition for the WU23s in the 2023-24 season, which will see the age group compete against fellow European nations in a league format across the course of the campaign.

Emma Coates said: “It’s going to be a hugely exciting year for the WU23s as we compete in our first structured competition. As the women’s game continues to grow, we need to ensure our WU23 age group is connected to the pathway to the senior team, and this competition gives us the chance to do exactly that.

“The first two fixtures against Norway and Belgium will be a tough test against quality opposition, which is exactly what we want to start our campaign strongly. We hope to see a good crowd turnout in Shrewsbury to cheer the team on in our first home game of the new season.”

England Under-23 squad:

Lucy Thomas Birmingham City

Fran Bentley Bristol City

Kayla Rendell Southampton

Poppy Pattinson Brighton & Hove Albion

Naomi Layzell Bristol City

Mia Ross Charlton Athletic

Kiera Skeels Charlton Athletic

Tara Bourne Sheffield United

Ella Morris Southampton

Asmita Ale Tottenham Hotspur

Anouk Denton West Ham United

Laura Blindkilde Brown Aston Villa

Ruby Grant BK Hacken

Missy Bo Kearns Liverpool

Ruby Mace Manchester City

Grace Clinton Tottenham Hotspur, on loan from Manchester United

Melisa Filis West Ham United

Freya Gregory Aston Villa

Aggie Beever-Jones Chelsea

Missy Goodwin Leicester City

Molly Pike Southampton

Jessica Naz Tottenham Hotspur

Emma Harries West Ham United