FIVE ENGLAND PLAYERS TO WATCH AT WOMEN'S EURO 2025

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‘It’s time to go again.’

These words accompanied the England squad announcement a few weeks ago and despite a recent spate of inconsistent results, concerning injuries to key players and shock retirements, expectations are high for Sarina Wiegman’s team to repeat their glorious achievement of three years ago.

While the household names that emerged from that team are returning – captain Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo, and the tournament-winning goalscorer, Chloe Kelly – there’s a spate of newer names and talents waiting to emerge on the world stage. Before England’s first group fixture on July 5th, we’re taking a look at five England players to watch during UEFA Women's EURO 2025.

Hannah Hampton (goalkeeper, Chelsea)

After starting four of the last five games, the debate over who would be England’s number one in Switzerland was all but done; but confirmation came when Mary Earps made a shock announcement that she was retiring from international football.

Following an undefeated, treble-winning domestic campaign with Chelsea, Hampton isn’t exactly a rookie between the sticks, but balancing an international tournament while replacing the popular and Golden Glove-winning Earps will be the challenge for the 24-year-old this summer.

Michelle Agyemang (forward, Arsenal on loan at Brighton and Hove Albion)

England may have lost to Belgium in February, but for Michelle Agyemang it was still a successful game – scoring after just 41 seconds as a substitute on her England debut. The fact that it was her Arsenal team-mate Leah Williamson who provided the assist only made it even better.

Agyemang was a late addition to the squad for that game due to an injury to Russo, and Lionesses fans may see the teenager produce further magic on the pitch during the EURO.

Maya Le Tissier (defender, Manchester United)

Versatile players are key in tournaments should unexpected injuries or suspensions crop up, and since her skills can be deployed both as a centre-back and full-back, the 22-year-old Manchester United captain is expected to make up for missing out on the 2023 World Cup squad.

Her route to professional football started when she became the first girl to play for the Guernsey boys’ U16s team and she secured a move north to Manchester in 2022 via 60 appearances for Brighton and Hove Albion.

Jess Park (midfielder, Manchester City)

Watchers of the WSL will be aware of Jess Park’s talents on the wing, where she both creates and scores goals for Manchester City, but as this is her first major international tournament the stage is set for Park to make a major impact.

Her nifty skills can be attributed to playing street football with boys in her hometown of Brough, east Yorkshire, and there’s hope she’ll be tormenting defenders for England this summer.

Lotte Wubben-Moy (defender, Arsenal)

As a consistent squad member for both England and Arsenal for years, Wubben-Moy wouldn’t be classed by many as a potential breakthrough player at the EUROs. But while she has a winners' medal from the last EURO, the defender never actually made it onto the pitch.

Hot on the heels of winning the 2025 Women's Champions League, her many fans will be hoping she gets a chance to make an impact with the Lionesses – especially after the withdrawal of Chelsea’s Millie Bright.