The Lionesses are building towards the defence of the European Championship title next summer but performances will have to improve if England retain their crown. A 4-3 defeat to Germany at Wembley last month was a wake-up call, and Wiegman must now deal with injuries to her team as they welcome the Olympic champions.

England and USA played out a goalless draw on Saturday in front of the biggest crowd ever seen at a women's international friendly match. Emma Hayes' return to London drew an attendance of 78,346 at England's national stadium as the world's top-ranked teams failed to find a breakthrough.