Hayes’ USA to face England at Wembley

Former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes will return to England when she takes charge of the United States against the Lionesses in a friendly at Wembley on 30 November.

England will also face Germany in a friendly at Wembley on 25 October – a repeat of the Euro 2022 final which the Lionesses won 2-1 in front of 87,192 fans at the national stadium.

The Lionesses meet South Africa at the Coventry Building Society Arena, home of Coventry City, on 29 October and end the calendar year against Switzerland at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane on 3 December.

All four games will serve as part of the Lionesses build-up to Euro 2025 in Switzerland.

“Securing our place at the tournament next summer, without the need to participate in the play-offs, gives us the maximum time to prepare for the challenge that awaits us in Switzerland,” said England boss Sarina Wiegman.

“To play at Wembley again, especially against the quality of Germany and the United States, is really exciting.

“Being able to take the team across the country is also very important to us and we’re pleased to be heading back to Coventry and Sheffield.”

Hayes was named the new manager of the United States in November 2023 and took charge when the Women’s Super League season ended in May.

She is currently in France where the United States are taking part in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

London-born Hayes left Chelsea as their most-decorated head coach, winning 14 trophies in a sensational 12-year tenure.