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Lionesses’ Youth Pipeline Delivers Again as England U23s Beat Norway and Fresh Faces Join Senior Camp

Sarina Wiegman’s aligned pathway funnels prospects into a system designed to mirror the senior team.

Overview

  • England Under-23s beat Norway 1-0 at Manchester City’s Joie Stadium, with Izzy Goodwin scoring the winner.
  • Wiegman has elevated 20 players from youth ranks during her tenure and has already capped 12 of them.
  • Young defenders and forwards continue to be integrated, with Anouk Denton and Freya Godfrey called up for friendlies against China and Ghana.
  • Wiegman observed U23 training at St George’s Park as Emma Coates’ staff maintain matching routines, tactics and culture with the seniors.
  • Liverpool goalkeeper Faye Kirby trained with the senior squad after returning from an ACL injury, while Ruby Mace captained the U23s as prospects Gracie Prior and Erica Meg Parkinson impressed.