Australia’s friendly match was “revenge” for them – English Ella Toon

England’s defeat by Brazil kicks off the first of four friendlies that make up the ‘Homecoming Series’ to celebrate their Euro 2025 victory.

The team is without several key players due to injury, including captain Leah Williamson, forwards Lauren Hemp and Lauren James, and midfielders Jess Park and Grace Clinton.

However, there could be a boost for Wegman with goalkeeper Hannah Hampton returning after missing Saturday’s defeat with a minor elbow injury.

West Ham defender Anouk Denton has also been called into the squad to provide additional cover as the players return to full fitness and manage the strike.

“She’s good and progressing really well. She’s met all the requirements so far. There’s another training session coming up but things are looking really good,” Wegman said of Hampton.

“We’ve all seen what she can do. She’s a good goalkeeper. The first job for any goalkeeper is to stop the ball in the net, along with the team.

“But she’s also very good with her feet and that long-distance kick. That’s her really super strength.”

England conceded first in their last four matches, but Wegman said her team was not guilty of “starting slowly even though they found themselves behind.”

Against Spain [in the Euros final] We started well and could have been 1-0 up. Italy [semi-final] “We could have scored one goal,” she said.

“Against Sweden we didn’t start well and then against France we started well. So I don’t agree that we started slowly but I agree with that. On Saturday we didn’t start well enough and we had to be more physical.

“We will definitely do everything we can to get off to a better start on Tuesday.”

The England vs Australia match will be in front of a huge crowd at Pride Park (19:00 GMT).

The crowd attendance at Etihad Stadium against Brazil reached 37,460 after the Football Association said before the match that more than 43,000 tickets had been issued. For Saturday’s match, a Premier League match in the same city conflicted with the kick-off time.

“I think it’s really cool,” Wegman said of Tuesday’s well-supported game.

“The fans have shown a lot of support for us here in England but also in Switzerland during the European Championship,” Wegman said.

“It really helps us and is one of the reasons we tour all over the country. It’s sold out now which is unbelievable. We never take that for granted.”

“It’s also Tuesday evening. There will be great support again. We really appreciate it and enjoy it. We try to connect with our fans all the time.”