European champions England will face Belgium, Italy and South Korea within the 2023 Arnold Clark Cup, with tickets on sale now.
WHAT HAPPENED? The Lionesses, who received the inaugural version of this event final yr earlier than happening to win the Euros, will face three new opponents within the build-up to the 2023 Ladies’s World Cup, hoping it places them in good stead for extra success.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Belgium have been quarter-finalists on the Euros in July, whereas Italy had a disappointing summer season however reached the final eight on the World Cup in 2019 and South Korea have been runners-up at this yr’s Asian Cup.
WHAT THEY SAID?: “Successful the 2022 Arnold Clark Cup was an enormous achievement and gave us momentum and confidence heading into the Euros,” stated England head coach Sarina Wiegman. “Dealing with three totally different good opposition, every with a distinct fashion of play and enjoying three matches in ten days is the right preparation for the challenges that await us subsequent summer season.”
DID YOU KNOW? Italy are considered one of solely 9 groups that England have a dropping file towards of their historical past. The 2 have met 31 occasions, with the Lionesses profitable 10 of these matches however tasting defeat in 15.
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WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND? The Lionesses will shut out their yr with friendlies in Spain towards Japan (November 11) and Norway (November 15). Within the meantime, followers can get tickets for his or her return to house soil in February from the Arnold Clark Cup web site.
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