England Women will continue their Women's Euro 2025 qualifying campaign against Ireland Women at Carrow Road. The Lionesses are currently in third place, trailing Sweden on goal difference and two points behind leaders France.
Meanwhile, Ireland Women are at the bottom of the table, having lost all four of their qualifiers.
England Women
The Lionesses have had a mixed qualifying campaign. They started with a draw against Sweden and a 2-0 win over Ireland, but suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to France.
They bounced back with a 2-1 victory over France in the return fixture, thanks to goals from Georgia Stanway and Alessia Russo.
England have won eight of their last 12 matches since their 2023 World Cup final loss to Spain.
They will be eager to secure their first home win of the campaign before facing Sweden.
Ireland Women
Ireland have struggled in their qualifiers, losing all four matches without scoring a goal.
Their closest encounter was against Sweden, where they conceded an 84th-minute winner.
They are winless in their last six matches and will face a tough challenge against England and France in their upcoming games.
Team News
England Women
England will be without Lauren James, Lotte Wubben-Moy, and Kayla Rendell due to injuries. Goalkeeper Mary Earps and defender Niamh Charles are also unavailable but are traveling with the team for rehabilitation.
Manager Sarina Wiegman may opt for the same lineup that defeated France 2-1, featuring Russo in a front three with Beth Mead and Lauren Hemp.
Ireland Women
Ireland will miss several key players, including Chloe Mustaki, Heather Payne, Tara O'Hanlon, Jamie Finn, and Kyra Carusa due to injuries.
They are expected to adopt a defensive strategy with a back five, featuring Anna Patten, Caitlin Hayes, Louise Quinn, Aoife Mannion, and Katie McCabe.
Amber Barrett from Standard Liege may lead the attack.
Predicted Lineups
England Women: Hampton; Bronze, Bright, Williamson, Carter; Toone, Walsh, Stanway; Mead, Hemp, Russo
Ireland Women Brosnan; Patten, Hayes, Quinn, Mannion, McCabe; Agg, O'Sullivan, Connolly, Kiernan; Barrett
Prediction
Despite England's underwhelming home form in the qualifiers, their superior squad depth and quality should see them secure a comfortable victory over a struggling Ireland side.
Our Prediction: England Women 3-0 Ireland Women
