Yesterday, Sarina Wiegman named her final 25-player squad of the year to take on Japan and Norway later this month.
Among the list of names were six United players, four of whom featured in the European Championship-winning team.
Goalkeeper Mary Earps will once again line up alongside Ella Toone and Nikita Parris. Captain Katie Zelem is also part of the team and Alessia Russo returns after missing last camp due to injury.
However, it was a momentous occasion for United’s new signing, Maya Le Tissier, who, after playing in her country’s youth ranks, has received her first senior cap for the Lionesses.
Le Tissier started the season well, scoring twice in his first competitive appearance for the club.
United’s unbeaten record in the league this season, keeping a clean sheet in all their WSL games, is also due in part to their solid defense at the back.
Speaking of props, Wiegman said: “These will again be two good challenging games for us, which is just what we want and need at this stage.”
She continued: “We will be up against a team in Norway that we know a lot about and that is building again under Hege. [Riise]. However, before that we have a tough game against Japan, which brings a different style of play which is good preparation for the World Cup.”
“We hope that the conditions in Spain will help us maximize our training, as every session counts, along with the matches of course, to help us get ready for the World Cup.”
“We can’t lose a minute and I can’t wait to get back on the pitch. We have some new players to look at, as we know we have a lot of competition for places to come.”
Last week, the Lionesses won the Inspiration Award at the Pride of Britain Awards and two of United England’s heroines, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo, attended the ceremony.
The Lionesses will first face Japan at home on November 11 before heading to Norway for their match on November 15.
However, these United players will focus on their toughest test of the season so far as they take on reigning league champions Chelsea on Sunday 6 November.
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