Admin phantom Posted March 4 Admin Share Posted March 4 Of Uefa's 55 countries, 51 will enter the draw including Switzerland who have automatically qualified for next year's tournament as the host nation. Defending champions England are in the draw, hoping to qualify and retain their crown. Qualifying takes place between April and July. The new-look format will see 15 teams earn qualification. BBC Sport explains the draw and looks at who the home nations could face. How does the draw work? The 51 teams hoping to qualify for next year's tournament in Switzerland have been split into three leagues - A, B and C. Which teams enter which league was determined by the results of the 2023-24 Nations League campaign. Leagues A and B consist of 16 teams, while League C has 19 teams. In each league, the teams have been split up into four seeding pots. In Leagues A and B, four groups will be drawn consisting of a team from each pot. League C has five groups, with only three teams in one of them. The top two sides from each League A group will automatically qualify for Euro 2025. The remaining seven spots will be decided via play-offs involving the best-ranked sides not to automatically qualify. The qualifiers, taking place between April and July, will see each team play six games, facing the other teams in their group home and away. Which pot are teams in and who could home nations face? Although hosts Switzerland have already qualified for the tournament, they will still enter the draw as one of the top-ranked teams in League B. Holders England could be drawn in the same group as Republic of Ireland, while Northern Ireland could face either Scotland or Wales in their group. League A Pot 1: Spain, France, Germany, Netherlands Pot 2: England, Denmark, Italy, Austria Pot 3: Iceland, Belgium, Sweden, Norway Pot 4: Republic of Ireland, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic League B Pot 1: Portugal, Switzerland, Scotland, Wales Pot 2: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary Pot 3: Slovakia, Northern Ireland, Ukraine, Turkey Pot 4: Malta, Israel, Kosovo, Azerbaijan League C Pot 1: Slovakia, Greece, Belarus, Romania, Albania Pot 2: Latvia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Estonia, Lithuania Pot 3: Luxembourg, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, Cyprus, Andorra Pot 4: Georgia, Moldova, Faroe Islands, Armenia Who are in the play-offs? After the group winners and runners up from each League A group have qualified, the remaining seven places will be taken by the best-ranked sides from all three leagues. All third and fourth-placed teams from League A will qualify for the play-offs. The top three teams in each League B group will also make the play-offs. If Switzerland finish in the top three of their group, then the best ranked fourth-place team from League B will qualify for the play-offs. From League C, the five group winners and three best-ranked runners-up will reach the play-offs. The 28 teams making the play-offs will be whittled down to seven, with the first round being split into two teams. The eight sides from League A will be drawn against the eight sides from League C. The six best teams from League B will face the six worst teams from League B. Both sets of matches are two-legged. In the second play-off round, the 14 teams will be split in seedings. The top seven ranked winners will be drawn against the other seven winners, and the winners of those fixtures will take up the final seven play-off spots. TAKEN FROM: Women's Euro 2025 qualifying: Draw to take place on Tuesday - BBC Sport 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Full draw. England in group A3 with France, Republic of Ireland & Sweden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 All of England's qualifiers confirmed. All games either on a Friday or Tuesday. KO times & venues to be confirmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 The game on Ireland will be taking place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Tempting, especially with the cheap flights from Bristol... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 On 07/03/2024 at 14:25, shahanshahan said: All of England's qualifiers confirmed. All games either on a Friday or Tuesday. KO times & venues to be confirmed So, Sweden (H) Wembley, Ireland (A) Dublin, France (H) Newcastle, France (A) St Etienne, Ireland (H) Norwich, Sweden (A) tbc - prob Gothenberg. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 8 Author Admin Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, Eco said: So, Sweden (H) Wembley, Ireland (A) Dublin, France (H) Newcastle, France (A) St Etienne, Ireland (H) Norwich, Sweden (A) tbc - prob Gothenberg. Are they confirmed or your assumption? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 10 minutes ago, phantom said: Are they confirmed or your assumption? This was a Girls on the Ball tweet, confirmed according to them, bar Sweden away. Now on BBC so official! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 (edited) England team to face Sweden. KO 8pm, live on ITV1. First of their Euro 2025 qualifiers I'm not at the game (my recent trip to Wembley was enough!), and neither is my flag, but I know a few City fans there. Edited April 5 by shahanshahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 5 Author Admin Share Posted April 5 I know I say the same thing after every England game now, but every time I have seen them play in the past 18 months to two years they seem to get gradually worse Apart from Clinton there's just not enough quality pushing the Euro winning players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 The Swedes are pretty good and England are find it tough to break them down. I wish England would have tried some shots from distance.. Female goalkeepers aren’t known for the shot stopping ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 5 minutes ago, Robbored said: The Swedes are pretty good and England are find it tough to break them down. I wish England would have tried some shots from distance.. Female goalkeepers aren’t known for the shot stopping ability. But the woman cant kick it that hard mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellist Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 13 minutes ago, Robbored said: The Swedes are pretty good and England are find it tough to break them down. I wish England would have tried some shots from distance.. Female goalkeepers aren’t known for the shot stopping ability. Reckon the gaffer had a word at half time? "Shoot on sight lasses, they've got a woman in goal!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 6 Author Admin Share Posted April 6 This made me laugh, from last night's pre match team photo Kiera looks like she's been on the piss all night, whilst Lucy is still partying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Brooke Aspin was in the matchday programme from Friday's game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 England squad for tonight. Leah Williamson starts for the Lionesses for the first time in a year. England's first meeting with the Republic of Ireland for nearly 40 years. Game live on ITV1, KO 7.30pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 9 Author Admin Share Posted April 9 Good to see a bit of a shake up of the team tonight Has anyone else lost ITV HD? Having to watch on SD on sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 1 minute ago, phantom said: Good to see a bit of a shake up of the team tonight Has anyone else lost ITV HD? Having to watch on SD on sky Yes. I've lost ITV HD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 1 minute ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Yes. I've lost ITV HD. Just come back on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 2-0 to England at half time. Wasn't fully sure if the two penalties should be awarded. Surprised Greenwood couldn't convert the second one Good goal from Lauren James too 5 minutes ago, phantom said: Good to see a bit of a shake up of the team tonight Has anyone else lost ITV HD? Having to watch on SD on sky Am watching ITV1 HD through my aerial plugged into Now TV box. Fine for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Penalties did seem a bit soft but it seems any time a defender lifts their hands above their waist they are asking for trouble.Great that the game has no VAR though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Saw this online of an example of the ITV picture issues that some viewers were having 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 FT 2-0 to England, who are now second in the group. France on top after they beat Sweden tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 I see after warming the bench against Sweden and only getting a few minutes last night Rachel Daly has "retired from international football" this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 23 hours ago, Midlands Robin said: I see after warming the bench against Sweden and only getting a few minutes last night Rachel Daly has "retired from international football" this morning. You'd be correct! Doesn't seem to be getting as much game time for England, and she's getting older (she's 32 now) so probably would want to focus on club football I was surprised to hear the news, and have been a fan of her when playing for the Lionesses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 11 Author Admin Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, shahanshahan said: You'd be correct! Doesn't seem to be getting as much game time for England, and she's getting older (she's 32 now) so probably would want to focus on club football I was surprised to hear the news, and have been a fan of her when playing for the Lionesses She never recovered from the stick she got against City 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 She's in a strop with England because she wants to play up front. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 (edited) Wiegman has named her 28 player squad (including players on standby) for the upcoming qualifiers this summer. Former City loanee Aggie Beever-Jones gets her first senior call-up Edited May 14 by shahanshahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Lotte Wubben-Moy has withdrawn from the two games with France due to injury. No replacement will be called up https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2024/May/20/england-womens-senior-squad-update-20242005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Jess Naz has moved in from standby to replace Lauren James, who has withdrawn due to injury https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2024/May/27/england-senior-womens-squad-update-20242705 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 First Lionesses game in a couple of years for me tonight, looking forward to it. How have the 2nd and 3rd highest ranked sides on the world ended up in the same qualifying group? Going to be a huge game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 31 Author Admin Share Posted May 31 23 minutes ago, JBFC II said: First Lionesses game in a couple of years for me tonight, looking forward to it. How have the 2nd and 3rd highest ranked sides on the world ended up in the same qualifying group? Going to be a huge game Another FIFA decision to make the game more closely contested Very tough back to back games this week, no idea why we'd want two tough games at this stage of the close season 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 'Grupo de Muerte' in the quallies, never mind the finals! We need to set our stall out strongly tonight and make the second game less uncertain - make them fear us more than we fear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 5 hours ago, JBFC II said: First Lionesses game in a couple of years for me tonight, looking forward to it. How have the 2nd and 3rd highest ranked sides on the world ended up in the same qualifying group? Going to be a huge game Enjoy! Although I think England & France will still qualify for the Euros anyway If you spot a Bristol City/England flag, it will most likely be the same one I usually have. I won't be at the game tonight (I'll be at a gig in London!) but a friend & co-owner of the flag will be at SJP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 (edited) Sarina Wiegman's 50th game in charge of England. Mary Earps' 50th cap tonight KO 8pm, live on ITV4. Gutted I'm not at the game as I've never been to St James Park before! Also, Toone (Ella) is in the toon (Newcastle) Edited May 31 by shahanshahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Thought this might be on ITV1? Hopefully there isn't anyone protesting like this! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c4nn9427j7zt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 23 minutes ago, Markthehorn said: Thought this might be on ITV1? Hopefully there isn't anyone protesting like this! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c4nn9427j7zt Its on ITV4 - some guff called Britain's Got Talent is polluting the ITV1 airwaves 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Earps off injured in the first 10 minutes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 4 hours ago, shahanshahan said: If you spot a Bristol City/England flag, it will most likely be the same one I usually have. I won't be at the game tonight (I'll be at a gig in London!) but a friend & co-owner of the flag will be at SJP Got sent this photo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 After Mead opened scoring for England it seems that Suzi Ruffel sneaked on an equalised for France. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 1 hour ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: After Mead opened scoring for England it seems that Suzi Ruffel sneaked on an equalised for France. Looks like a French win sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 So lost 1-2 in the first game and will need to be better on Tuesday night. Undone by two set-piece goals and (you have to say) two precise finishes. De Almeida will never score another like that. Seems we have seen the England performances of recent times in that we have a lot of the ball, move with some purpose but can't quite get on the end of a chance. France were laughing up their sleeves and could set up with lots of bodies funnelling back; difficult to break down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Tactically France outsmarted us tonight, pressed well and forced errors, were better on set pieces and defended excellently. We got in behind a few times but the ball across lacked quality. Losing Earps early on is never going to help to be fair. Hemp was the main threat and Russo is a nuisance but a bit of composure was lacking at times. Felt a draw would have been fair, but this just highlights some of the things we need to work on. Over 42000 there which would have been a pipe dream outside of Wembley a few years ago, just highlights how far women's football has come Fun night all in all 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Only saw half the game but thought we looked a bit jaded as is the time of year, taking an extra touch at times, maybe a slow ish pitch and France showing good pace in defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 31 Author Admin Share Posted May 31 I hate to sound like a broken record but we're stumbling into bigger and bigger problems all the time Since the world Cup we've been a shadow of the side we were before then and the biggest concern has to be the real lack of new talent coming through Sarina continues to pick nigh on the same squad over and over again and too many are living off past performances and reputations. I don't know if it is because there is no pathway or there just isn't the talent coming through but I can't see anything other than real struggles in upcoming matches 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Will obviously come as no surprise but Mary Earps has withdrawn from the squad for tonight's game with injury. Birmingham City's Lucy Thomas has been called up from standby, although I expect that either Chelsea's Hannah Hampton or Man City's Khiara Keating would probably start in goal tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 (edited) Squad for tonight's game in Saint-Etienne. Hannah Hampton starts in goal to replace Mary Earps KO 8pm, live on ITV4 Edited June 4 by shahanshahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 4 Author Admin Share Posted June 4 Lose and our defence of the title ends tonight Personally cant see us getting anything out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 43 minutes ago, shahanshahan said: Squad for tonight's game in Saint-Etienne. Hannah Hampton starts in goal to replace Mary Earps KO 8pm, live on ITV4 Greenwood should be starting in place of Carter. She's been our best defender this year, she adds height and has wonderful set piece delivery, especially wicked in swinging corners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Fine goal from Stanway 1-0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 4 Author Admin Share Posted June 4 1 hour ago, phantom said: Lose and our defence of the title ends tonight Personally cant see us getting anything out there Just realised there's lots of safety nets to ensure top teams qualify Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 So much better than Friday. Constantly getting Toone and Stanway on the ball and the front three of Russo, Hemp and Mead are giving the French defence merry hell. Now to keep it going in the 2nd half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 4 Author Admin Share Posted June 4 16 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: So much better than Friday. Constantly getting Toone and Stanway on the ball and the front three of Russo, Hemp and Mead are giving the French defence merry hell. Now to keep it going in the 2nd half. Ironically the two French changes made then weaker Bronze holding her defensive position instead of wondering off making a big difference defensively for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Wrong decision by Toone there to try and chip the keeper. Has to pass it for a clear run on goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Hopefully hold on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 A few City women representing Wales this evening, Liv Clark & Carries Jones in starting line up, Ella Powell & Ffion Morgan on the bench. 2-2 draw v Ukraine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Just like France did in Newcastle, England hold on to win in St Etienne. Alessia Russo was superb. The EFL should allow her to switch to the men's Championship and play as our hold up striker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Well, well, a return to form! Essentially the same team and the same approach has worked so much better tonight. It shows that England have plenty of talent and potential - it just needs a small change of balance and we are as good as any nation. I thought so many players had a great game, but Charles at fullback was indomitable, Russo held up superbly and finished the best move of the game, the midfield was on it and Hampton's reflex save (from Bronze, it seems) was as good as anything Earps has done. All in all it was the sort of performance we had become used to in our winning days. However, the group is still wide open and our final games are home to the Irish and (in a more practical order) away to Sweden. There might be more twists and turns yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 The England Lioness's are the only women’s football that I bother watching and actually celebrated when Russo scored the first goal with a great strike and again when Hampton (?) pulled off a terrific save low to her left when she moving to her right. I really enjoyed the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 5 Author Admin Share Posted June 5 10 minutes ago, Robbored said: The England Lioness's are the only women’s football that I bother watching and actually celebrated when Russo scored the first goal with a great strike Assume you realise that Georgia Stanway scored the first goal, and Russo scored the second with a header Perhaps you should watch closer lol 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 1 hour ago, phantom said: Assume you realise that Georgia Stanway scored the first goal, and Russo scored the second with a header Perhaps you should watch closer :laugh: It was Russo who was interviewed post match? I thought she scored both goals……. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Final round of Euro 2025 qualifying matches begin today! England in action against Republic of Ireland at Carrow Road in Norwich. A few key players from the Lionesses squad missing due to injury/illness. Former City player (and Norwich local) Lauren Hemp starts KO 8pm, live on ITV1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Will surely have too much for the Irish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red DNA Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Does Mrs Doyle of Father Ted fame still play in goal for them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 23 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: Will surely have too much for the Irish. Very on sided from what I've seen, just not making the most of chances. . . . yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 No disrespect meant to Ireland but we are making hard work of this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Disastrous defending leading to the penalty.2-0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 12 Author Admin Share Posted July 12 Cracking Welsh team photo Team bonding exercises may be useful 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 11 hours ago, phantom said: Cracking Welsh team photo Team bonding exercises may be useful Won 3-0, Liv in goal Ella P started replaced by Ffion on 67 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 England squad for the final qualifier tonight against Sweden. Wiegman making a few changes. Following results on Friday (where France beat Sweden and had enough points to qualify), England simply need a point tonight to qualify for the Euros KO 6pm. Live on ITV1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 I always enjoy watching them,but sadly will miss this one due to work tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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