England Women vs Czech Republic LIVE! Friendly
Brighton’s Amex Stadium hosts today’s women’s international friendly between the Lionesses and the Czechs as preparations continue for next year’s World Cup.
A fantastic victory over reigning champions the United States on Friday confirmed England’s status as genuine contenders for the crown at the tournament Down Under, with the Euros heroes certainly not short of confidence. Tonight’s game will be a different test with the visitors ranked 28th in the world, having never qualified for a major tournament.
This is the last time the Lionesses will play in front of their home fans in 2022, rounding off a truly memorable year for women’s football on these shores. The match is also being broadcast live on terrestrial TV, via ITV. You can also keep up to date with all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog below – featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings at the Amex.
Live updates
Team news out soon!
For one last time in front of England fans at home, the Lionesses are in action tonight.
Next month, they face Norway and Japan as part of a warm-weather training camp in Spain.
Evening Standard score prediction
The Lionesses could put their opponents to the sword with the Czechs a team which has failed to ever reach a major tournament.
A 5-0 win.
Predicted England Women XI: Roebuck; Bronze, Bright, Greenwood, Daly; Walsh, Zelem; Mead, Toone, Kelly; Salmon.
Early team news
Sarina Wiegman has confirmed a clean bill of health for every player in England’s squad bar Georgia Stanway, who is a doubt.
Katie Zelem is likely to deputise for the matchwinner against the USA and rotations are likely. Ella Toone, Ellie Roebuck and Ebony Salmon are options for Wiegman.
West Ham midfielder Katerina Svitkova is the sole WSL representative in the visitors’ squad.
Traffic warning around the Amex
Set off early, if you can!
How to watch
TV channel: The match will be televised for free on ITV in the UK, with coverage starting at 7.30pm.
Live stream: The ITV Hub will broadcast the match online via its website and app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action right here via Standard Sport’s live blog, with Simon Collings in attendance at the ground.
Hello and welcome!
England Women are in action again tonight with the visit of Czech Republic for a friendly.
Brighton’s Amex Stadium hosts the game with kick-off slated for 8pm BST.
Stay tuned for all the build-up, match action and reaction via Standard Sport’s live blog!