England continue their preparations for their European Championship defence with an encounter against Germany at Wembley. The game will be a rematch of the 2022 final which saw the Lionesses triumph and claim the title for the first time.
Sarina Wiegman’s side have secured their place at next summer’s tournament and want to test themselves against strong opponents over the next few international windows starting with tonight’s match-up against the Germans. The Lionesses will also play South Africa on Tuesday followed by fixtures against the United States and Switzerland in November.
Wiegman will be keen to learn how her players fare against potential Euros winners as she attempts to finalise her plans for the 2025 campaign. Follow all the action from England vs Germany at Wembley with our live blog below:
England 0-1 Germany, 6 minutes
A terrible start for England. Millie Bright was booked for her foul, deemed to have been making a genuine attempt to play the ball. A total gift.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 October 2024 19:36
GOAL! England 0-1 GERMANY (Giulia Gwinn, 4 minutes)
Slotted into the corner! A crisp, confident strike from 12 yards by the Germany captain Giulia Gwinn, which Hannah Hampton is unable to keep out even having gone the right way.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 October 2024 19:34
England 0-0 Germany
That’s a disaster for England, and especially their captain. Leah Williamson said there was a lot of “noise” around her place in the team yesterday. There will be even more so now after that horrible back-pass, that put Millie Bright in trouble. I wonder what Alex Greenwood is thinking.
Jamie Braidwood25 October 2024 19:33
PENALTY! England 0-0 Germany, 3 minutes
An error from Leah Williamson and Germany pounce! An underhit pass in the direction of Millie Bright is cut out by Giovanna Hoffman, who slots in Linda Dallman. She is bundled in the back by Millie Bright, and to the spot the referee points.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 October 2024 19:33
England 0-0 Germany, 1 minute
Germany have new cap Giovanna Hoffman up top, with Linda Dallmann also pushing up from midfield to support the striker in her pressing. Engalnd manage to briefly break the shackles, but Lucy Bronze is unable to keep the ball in play.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 October 2024 19:31
England vs Germany
It’s a pleasant enough night for football, certainly for late October. The two skippers Leah Williamson and Giulia Gwinn slaps hands at the coin toss.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 October 2024 19:28
Lionesses vs Germany
The Lionesses will be wearing black armbands tonight as a mark of respect following the passing of Ella Toone’s father.
The Lionesses and Manchester United midfielder shared in a post on social media last month that her dad Nick had died aged 59, just days before he was due to celebrate his 60th birthday.
Toone scored in England’s Euro 2022 final victory over Germany at Wembley and starts for tonight’s rematch against the same opponents.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 October 2024 19:20
Mary Earps given loud England reception
The biggest cheer from the England fans already in their seats at Wembley when the teams were read out was for a substitute. Mary Earps’ popularity remains undisputed, despite her place on the England bench tonight.
Jamie Braidwood25 October 2024 19:15