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Bronze, Walsh and Roebuck miss out as Wiegman names first England squad

The Lionesses begin their qualifying campaign for the next World Cup with matches against North Macedonia and Luxembourg

Sarina Wiegman has named her first England women's team ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches this month.

The Lionesses will begin their campaign to qualify for the 2023 tournament with a home match against North Macedonia on September 17 before an away game in Luxembourg four days later.

But England will have to make do without Manchester City stars Lucy Bronze, Keira Walsh and Ellie Roebuck, who are unavailable due to injury.

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